Murder (2004)

Directed by Anurag Basu, Murder was a breakthrough erotic thriller revolving around an unfaithful wife whose passion turns into a nightmare when her former lover gets involved in a web of lust, obsession, and eventual murder.

Murder 2 (2011)

This dark psychological thriller is loosely inspired by real-life crime cases. In this, Hashmi plays an ex-cop hired to track down a ruthless serial killer who is targeting and abducting young sex workers.

Awarapan (2007)

Widely regarded as one of Emraan's finest acting performances, he plays a brooding hitman named Shivam. Traumatised by his past, Shivam rebels against his boss to save an innocent woman from a human trafficking ring.

Zeher (2005)

Hashmi plays a police inspector caught in a race against time. After stealing money to help his lover, he finds himself framed for a poisoning mystery when she is found dead.

Gangster: A Love Story (2006)

Set partly in Seoul, the actor plays Akash, an undercover operative who poses as a simple restaurant singer. He offers emotional solace to a lonely woman who is entangled with a notorious criminal fugitive.

Aashiq Banaya Aapne (2005)

In this toxic love triangle, passionate romance blends seamlessly with a chilling, suspenseful twist. Hashmi plays as the obsessive friend who takes manipulation to dangerous extremes.

Jannat (2008)

This crime-romance thriller explores a small-time gambler's soaring ambition as he becomes a wealthy match-fixer for the mafia. However, his dangerous obsession with money risks his relationship with the woman he loves.

Jannat 2 (2012)

Emraan Hashmi plays Sonu Dilli, a street-smart, smooth-talking local arms dealer who sells unbranded country guns and falls in love with an idealistic doctor, Dr Jhanvi Tomar.

The Killer (2006)

This film is inspired by Collateral, where Hashmi plays a regular taxi driver in Dubai who falls for a woman. However, his life takes a turn when a dangerous hitman holds him hostage for a night-long killing spree.