No competition yet : Shanghai, Emraan!

Shanghai, as a movie has been successful in breaking the concepts of traditional cinema. The movie which was underrated in reviews found a sparking success and a big one when they surprised even the gurus of bollywood. The trade gurus of bollywood had written off the movie which was much appreciated by critics, even being an Emraan Hashmi film, the trade was expected to be low as he did not have much of the raunchy scenes or smooch scenes as he is known for. But the movie did break the concepts and went ahead to score a gross collection of Rs. 12 crore by the end of the week!

The movie has already covered its expenses and thanks to satellite rights that this worked for the good of the movie. Distributor Rajesh Thadani, for one says it is the satellite rights that have helped its cause. "Though theatrical response to the film is not up to the mark, the satellite rights have helped it sail through," said Thadani.

Another fact that Shanghai does is to break the traditional image of Emraan Hashmi and also shows the fact that audiences accepts him as an actor more than his raunchy sex shots and hot scenes. "I've had a fair share of criticism at the start of my career. I've never felt dejected when critics thought my acting was unidimensional. Our audiences are divided by aesthetic tastes, backgrounds, multiplexes and single screens. There was a section of audiences that perceivably stayed away from my films. Such sceptical people woke up to me after Shanghai. I believed when the time was right, the perception would change." says Emraan who is much happy with the success of Shanghai.

"I've always believed that Bollywood is for everyone, not just those who have a filmi heritage. It's great that audiences are endorsing not only star kids, but even outsiders," he explains. With a gush of pride, he adds, "I don't want to be categorised, because I never see films as 'big' or 'small', but as good or bad films. I never planned to work with a certain director because he enjoyed a 100-crore weekend. I've done formula films too, but it was risky business, as my films explored sexuality in a conservative society. I like doing politically incorrect and flawed characters." says the proud actor who has now been much praised by the critics and also as a game changer in movies.

For the same fact he says he has no competition yet in the industry. "That's right, I don't! It's because everyone here wants to play safe and pick up trends — that's the easy way around. I have always tilted towards politically incorrect, immoral characters. To accomplish something, you need to look sexy, and for some you need to look ugly. I don't mind getting uglier if I have to. I don't know why the industry has heroes who are narcissistic and always want to look good. Jogi (in Shanghai) is very unattractive, but also strives to be a hero," he says, with true conviction.

Emraan says he hates titles given (Rockstar, Badshaah, King), but he adds "I think these titles are frivolous, but if people want to go ahead and give it, so be it." 

He also admits that he feels jealous when other heroes does a better job at the box office,  "Yes, I do,'' he says. Adding, "I think it's not just important for you to succeed, but it's important for others to fail too. It sounds shocking, but most of us in the industry think this way, but don't speak our minds. When someone fails, you think you are ruling. That's how every profession works, doesn't it?

The actor talks simple and plan and true to the heart. As always the work he does in his roles has been outstanding just the mask of sexuality had covered him so far, but with Shanghai - he breaks the barriers. 

 Raaz 3 (Bhatts), Ghanchakkar (Rajkumar Gupta), Ek Thi Daayan (Vishal Bhardwaj) are the upcoming movies for the actor. All the best Emraan!

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- Unknown Updated at: Thursday, June 14, 2012