After leaked photos and videos revealed Emraan Hashmi’s look from the Awarapan sequel, the makers tightened on-set security and restricted access. Amid music-related rumours, the team denied controversy and fast-tracked the Rajasthan shoot to finish within a week
Shabana Azmi, Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani
What was meant to be a controlled build-up to the sequel to the cult classic, Awarapan (2007), has turned into damage control. After unauthorised images and videos from a Rajasthan shoot surfaced online, the makers have swiftly moved to restrict access and prevent further leaks.
According to sources close to the production, security has been significantly increased at filming locations in and around Sambhar, Rajasthan, after visuals revealing the lead actor’s altered look surfaced online without approval. The movie features Emraan Hashmi returning as Shivam Pandit, alongside Disha Patani, with Shabana Azmi expected to play the villain. The images, which went viral within hours, caused concern within the unit.
“The look reveal was never meant to come out this early,” an insider tells mid-day. “After the photos were leaked, access had to be tightened. Phones are now restricted on set, and movement around the location is being closely monitored and certain areas have been cordoned off. Multiple terrace-sequence videos were leaked by locals.”
The clampdown comes at a sensitive time for the film, which is already facing online scrutiny over rumours that a Pakistani music composer is associated with the soundtrack. “The team wants the content to speak, not controversies. Music is integral to the film and Pritam had done the original score. The producers are mindful of the law of the land and are baffled by the rumours.” the source adds.
“The shoot has been fast-tracked, and the team will wrap this schedule within a week, with local police deployed for protection,” the source concludes.
mid-day contacted Kakkar for further details but he remained unavailable.
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