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News India Live, Digital Desk: In today’s times, whenever Neeraj Pandey’s name comes up on OTT, cool thriller films like ‘Special Ops’ immediately come to mind. On the other hand, as soon as we hear the name of Emraan Hashmi, his intense character and his ‘macho’ style emerge in our mind. But imagine what would happen if these two come together and that too for a story that you can watch with your family?
Neeraj Pandey’s new web series ‘Taskaree’ Some such interesting discussions are going on these days. Recently, Neeraj Pandey talked openly about why casting Emraan Hashmi in this series and presenting it as a ‘family show’ was a big challenge for him.
Why was this mail challenging?
To be honest, the audience is used to seeing Emraan Hashmi in a particular image. Whereas Neeraj Pandey’s work is always very careful and serious. Neeraj told that on hearing the name of ‘Taskari’, people think that it will be only a story of crime and smuggling, but in reality its strings are connected with the struggles of an ordinary family. The biggest challenge for him was to mold an actor like Emraan Hashmi into a domestic setup and family drama in such a way that it looks natural.
Emraan Hashmi: In a different style
Today is January 8, 2026, and people are appreciating Emraan Hashmi’s acting abilities now more than ever. In ‘Taskari’ he plays a character who has to maintain a fine line between his profession and family. According to Neeraj Pandey, Imran understood this challenge very well. It is not just action, but it is the story of a man who has to go home every day and fulfill his responsibilities.
Family and thriller flavor
We all like stories where there is suspense, but they seem related to our lives. This is the specialty of Neeraj Pandey, he shows big criminal networks from the perspective of a common man. ‘Taskari’ is also going to do the same. On one hand, a dangerous game of smuggling will be going on, while on the other hand, the ups and downs of relationships will also be seen.
Fans’ eyes and our opinion:
People on social media are asking, “Will Emraan Hashmi play Chocolate Boy in this too?” But if reports are to be believed, a very mature face of Imran will be seen here. If you are also a fan of Neeraj Pandey’s direction and want to see Emraan Hashmi doing something different, then this show should be in your ‘must-watch’ list.
As a director, Neeraj Pandey has taken a risk here, but perhaps this is the freshness that OTT audiences need most at this time. Now it remains to be seen how much place this ‘family thriller’ can make in the hearts of the public.