Happy Birthday Emraan Hashmi: 5 films where 'Why Cheat India' actor was on top of his game

Actor Emraan Hashmi, who was last seen in Why Cheat India, Emraan Hashmi, has several brilliant performances to boast of in his Bollywood career, began with Footpath. The actor, who has turned 40 years today, soon became their poster boy and gradually got typecast as the Serial Kisser . He eventually broke away from the mould with his brilliant performance in Once Upon A Time In Mumbai and then the Dirty Picture where people took real notice of his acting credentials other than the steamy scenes he was always associated with.

On the special occasion of Emraan Hashmi's birthday, here's a look at 5 films where the actor was on top of his game.

Once Upon A Time In Mumbai

A real and horrific story about Haji Mastan and Dawood Ibrahim, and how underworld came into existence in Mumbai, this movie consists of some of the best acting performances till date in Bollwyood especially Emraan Hashmi.

Gangster

Emraan played an undercover cop in Gangster, and serenaded Kangana Raut, leading one to expect a romantic relationship. His double-faced act at the end was thus a surprise for viewers.

Shanghai

Emraan Hashm delivered a knockout punch in Shanghai where he mastered such a complicated role with panache. He plays a videographer who occasionally shoots porn in the film, which is about a group of heroes who embark on a journey to unravel the mystery behind a social activist’s death

The Dirty Picture

This movie is inspired by the life of late South Indian Actress Silk Smitha. The movie was directed by Mithun Luthuria and featured Vidya Balan, Emraan Hashmi, Tushar Kapoor and Naseeruddin Shah in major roles.