Emraan Hashmi is all set for an exciting new chapter in his career as he teams up with acclaimed filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, known for his gripping films like Special 26, A Wednesday, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Baby. The versatile actor, who has steadily built a reputation for choosing diverse and content-driven roles, is now in advanced talks with Pandey for a major web series on Netflix.
According to industry insiders, Pandey is developing a new thriller series after the success of the Special Ops franchise. Emraan Hashmi, with his knack for intense roles, is reportedly the top contender to lead the show. “The subject demands someone of Emraan’s caliber, and Netflix is keen on this collaboration,” says a source close to the development. Both parties are said to be in the final stages of negotiation, with a deal expected to be sealed soon.
Hashmi himself is reportedly thrilled to work with Pandey, who has a proven track record with engaging thrillers. As for Pandey, he’s keeping busy with the post-production of Special Ops 2.0, set to premiere on Hotstar next year, and his upcoming direct to digital film Sikandar Ka Muqqadar, which will be available on Netflix soon.
Fans of both Pandey and Hashmi are eagerly awaiting an official announcement, and given their reputations, the project promises to be another hit in the growing realm of Indian digital entertainment.