From Reel to Real: Emraan Hashmi Recalls Being Profiled at Immigration Counters, Add Realism to His New Netflix Role

Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: January 08, 2026 13:10

Emraan Hashmi revealed he was repeatedly stopped at immigration checks in the early 2000s, saying he “fit the bill of somebody.” Speaking at the trailer launch of Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web, where he plays a customs officer, Hashmi reflected on profiling and traveler anxiety, adding irony to his upcoming role.

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