Bollywood’s brooding icon is ditching the romance for a wild, unexpected twist! Emraan Hashmi has officially signed on to portray the legendary comedian Mehmood in the upcoming R.D. Burman biopic.

Directed by Neeraj Pandey, this high-stakes project features Akshay Kumar as Rajesh Khanna. Can Hashmi master the slapstick brilliance of a cinema legend? Production kicks off in September 2026.

Stay tuned!