Emraan Hashmi: The success story
Intial name change
Emraan Hashmi briefly changed his screen name to Farhan Hashmi early on before switching back to his real name.
A successful love story
He married Parveen Shahani in December 2006 after dating her for over six years.
Connection to Alia Bhatt
His grandmother, actress Purnima, was the sister of Mahesh Bhatt`s mother. This turns Emraan and Alia Bhatt into second cousins.
Mixed heritage
He was born to a Muslim father and a Catholic mother. Close friends and family call him by the nickname "Emmi".
Initial rejection
Emraan Hashmi auditioned for Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar in 2001, but the makers felt he did not fit the role.
The cancer battle
His son, Ayaan Hashmi, was diagnosed with a malignant kidney tumor in 2014 at age four and was declared cancer-free in 2019.
Co-authoring a book
He co-authored a memoir titled The Kiss of Life: How a Superhero and My Son Defeated Cancer detailing his son`s treatment and his experience as a father.
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