Ground Zero’s Narendranath Dubey To Bard Of Blood’s Kabir Anand, Emraan Hashmi’s Bold Transition To Military Roles

Emraan Hashmi is one of the finest actors in Indian cinema and is known for his versatility and ability to portray complex roles. Early in his career, he captivated audiences with morally ambiguous roles, such as a scheming lover in Murder (2004), a street-smart con artist in Jannat (2008), and a gangster in Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010). Over time, Emraan’s roles have evolved, transitioning to intense characters, especially in patriotic and army officer-based films. He is now set to play a real-life army officer for the first time in his upcoming film Ground Zero. This showcases his ability to tackle diverse and impactful roles in Indian cinema.

Emraan Hashmi’s Bold Transition To Military Roles

Emraan Hashmi As Kabir Anand

Hashmi previously played Kabir Anand, a fictional character and former Indian Intelligence Wing (IIW) agent, in Bard of Blood (2019). Tasked with rescuing Indian agents, he delivered a gripping performance, blending intense action and patriotism. He earned praise for his remarkable portrayal of emotions and strategy.

Emraan Hashmi As Aatish Rehman

Emraan also played the menacing antagonist Aatish Rehman, a rogue ex-ISI agent with a personal vendetta, in Tiger 3 (2023). His intense and layered performance made him a formidable villain in the franchise. Emraan’s chilling presence, blending ruthless aggression with calculated strategy, earned him immense praise for his negative role.

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Emraan Hashmi As BSF Narendra Nath Dubey

And now, in his next Ground Zero, Emraan is set to portray the role of an army officer in Ground Zero. He plays BSF Commandant Narendra Nath Dubey, who led one of the most significant operations in BSF history. Known for his intensity and commitment to his roles, Emraan is poised to bring the bravery and resilience of this real-life hero to life on screen. His portrayal has already received praise after the teaser’s release, further escalating the excitement.

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Excel Entertainment presents an Excel Entertainment Production, produced by Ritesh Sidhwani & Farhan Akhtar. Directed by Tejas Deoskar, the film is co-produced by Kassim Jagmagia, Vishal Ramchandani, Sundeep C Sidhwani, Arhan Bagati, Talisman Films, Abhishek Kumar, and Nishikant Roy. Ground Zero storms into cinemas on April 25, 2025.

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