Best Emraan Hashmi Songs Amid ‘Awarapan 2’ Successful Box Office Run

Written By: Entertainment Desk

Aug 17, 2026 15:34 IST ⓘ

As ‘Awarapan 2’ enjoys a successful box-office run, revisit Emraan Hashmi's unforgettable songs.

Emraan Hashmi and hit music have shared an unusually dependable partnership for more than two decades. The actor may not have sung most of the tracks associated with him, but his intense screen presence, effortless lip-syncing and ability to convey longing made him the face of some of Hindi cinema’s most enduring romantic numbers. From sensual ballads and Sufi-rock anthems to songs of heartbreak, an “Emraan Hashmi playlist” became a musical category of its own during the 2000s.

That legacy has returned to the spotlight with ‘Awarapan 2’. Released on August 14, the Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani-starrer earned approximately Rs 82 crore net in India during its opening weekend and crossed Rs 110 crore worldwide within three days. It also registered the biggest opening weekend of Emraan Hashmi’s career, underlining the strength of the nostalgia surrounding the actor and the franchise.

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With ‘Awarapan 2’ also revisiting the original film’s musical world, here are 12 songs that best represent Emraan Hashmi’s extraordinary run as one of Bollywood music’s most recognisable on-screen faces.

Without further ado, check out the list here:

1. Bheege Honth Tere - Murder

‘Bheegey Hont Tere’ was picturised on Emraan Hashmi and Mallika Sherawat in ‘Murder’, which was released on April 2, 2004. Directed by Anurag Basu, the erotic thriller also starred Ashmit Patel. Sung by Kunal Ganjawala, the track was composed by Anu Malik and written by Sayeed Quadri. Its slow, seductive arrangement and Kunal Ganjawala’s textured vocals perfectly complemented the clandestine relationship at the heart of the film. The song’s steamy visuals attracted enormous attention, but its enduring popularity ultimately came from its melody. It was also among the earliest tracks to establish Emraan Hashmi’s association with bold romance and chart-topping film music.

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2. Kaho Na Kaho - Murder

Also picturised on Emraan Hashmi and Mallika Sherawat, ‘Kaho Na Kaho’ was another hit track from Anurag Basu’s ‘Murder’. The song was performed by Amir Jamal, with Sayeed Quadri writing its Hindi lyrics. Anu Malik was credited as the music director of the Hindi-film adaptation, but its unmistakable melody came from Egyptian singer Amr Diab’s Arabic hit ‘Tamally Maak’, originally composed by Sherif Tag, written by Ahmed Ali Moussa and arranged by Tarek Madkour. Retaining prominent Arabic portions alongside its Hindi lyrics, ‘Kaho Na Kaho’ brought a striking Middle Eastern flavour to the film’s dark romance. Its hypnotic melody and Emraan-Mallika chemistry turned it into an instant chartbuster, and the song received renewed attention decades later after featuring prominently in ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’.

3. Woh Lamhe Woh Baatein - Zeher

Featuring Emraan Hashmi and Shamita Shetty, ‘Woh Lamhe Woh Baatein’ appeared in Mohit Suri’s ‘Zeher’, which was released on March 25, 2005 and also starred Udita Goswami. Atif Aslam delivered the playback vocals, while Sayeed Quadri was credited as the lyricist of the film version. The track originated with Pakistani band Jal and composer Goher Mumtaz before being recreated for ‘Zeher’ by Mithoon and Naresh Sharma. Its rain-soaked imagery, rock-influenced arrangement and aching recollection of a broken relationship made it an anthem for an entire generation. The song also marked Atif’s entry into Hindi cinema and helped shape the pop-rock sound that would become a defining feature of Vishesh Films’ albums.

4. Aashiq Banaya Aapne - Aashiq Banaya Aapne

The title track of ‘Aashiq Banaya Aapne’ brought together Emraan Hashmi and Tanushree Dutta in one of the most talked-about song sequences of the mid-2000s. Directed by Aditya Datt and released on September 2, 2005, the romantic thriller also featured Sonu Sood. Himesh Reshammiya composed the song and sang it with Shreya Ghoshal, while Sameer wrote the lyrics. The number introduced mainstream film audiences to Himesh Reshammiya’s distinctive high-pitched singing style and became the defining hit of the album. Its blend of electronic beats, yearning vocals and unabashed sensuality turned the track into a sensation and further strengthened Emraan Hashmi’s image as Bollywood’s foremost on-screen romantic provocateur.

5. Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai - Gangster

‘Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai’ was picturised on Emraan Hashmi and Kangana Ranaut in ‘Gangster: A Love Story’. The Anurag Basu directorial, also starring Shiney Ahuja, was released on April 28, 2006. KK sang the romantic ballad, Pritam composed it and Sayeed Quadri penned its beautiful lyrics. While the film revolved around crime, betrayal and a complicated love triangle, the song created a gentler interlude in which Emraan Hashmi’s Akash appeared to offer Kangana’s emotionally damaged Simran a new beginning. KK’s warm, controlled vocals and Pritam’s understated arrangement gave the track a dreamlike quality. Nearly two decades later, it remains one of the finest examples of the musical chemistry between KK’s voice and Emraan Hashmi’s screen presence.

6. Ya Ali - Gangster

Another unforgettable track from Gangster, ‘Ya Ali’ featured Emraan Hashmi and Kangana Ranaut and played against the film’s emotionally charged story of love, deception and sacrifice. Zubeen Garg sang the song, while Pritam composed it and Sayeed Quadri wrote the lyrics. Zubeen Garg’s soaring rendition, the track’s Sufi-rock character and the repeated plea for spiritual strength made it much more than a conventional love song. It gave voice to the desperation and guilt running through the film’s central relationships. The song earned Zubeen Garg a Filmfare nomination for Best Male Playback Singer and remains among the most celebrated Hindi tracks of his career. It also showed that Emraan Hashmi’s musical identity extended beyond sensual romance to songs rooted in pain, faith and inner conflict.

7. Beete Lamhein - The Train

‘Beete Lamhein’ was picturised primarily on Emraan Hashmi and Geeta Basra in ‘The Train’, which was released on June 8, 2007. Directed jointly by Hasnain Hyderabadwala and Raksha Mistry, the crime thriller also starred Sayali Bhagat. KK sang the song, while Mithoon composed it and Sayeed Quadri penned the lyrics. Instead of presenting heartbreak through dramatic declarations, the track dwells on memories that refuse to disappear after a relationship has ended. KK’s restrained yet aching rendition gives the song its emotional force, while Mithoon’s piano-led composition gradually builds around the vocals. Emraan Hashmi’s brooding screen presence made him an ideal face for the number, which remains one of the most enduring heartbreak songs from his filmography despite ‘The Train’ itself having a relatively modest theatrical run.

8. Toh Phir Aao - Awarapan

No Emraan Hashmi playlist can be complete without ‘Toh Phir Aao’. The song was picturised around Emraan Hashmi and Shriya Saran’s tragic love story in Mohit Suri’s ‘Awarapan’, which was released on June 29, 2007 and also featured Mrinalini Sharma and Ashutosh Rana. Pakistani rock singer Mustafa Zahid supplied the powerful vocals. The film version was co-composed by Pritam and Zahid, with Sayeed Quadri writing the lyrics. Built around loss, loneliness and an almost self-destructive invitation for a former lover to return, the song captured Shivam Pandit’s grief with remarkable force. The contrast between its restrained opening and explosive rock passages made it inseparable from Emraan Hashmi’s wounded performance. Its return in a recreated form in ‘Awarapan 2’ is proof of the original track’s lasting emotional hold.

9. Zara Sa - Jannat

‘Zara Sa’ featured Emraan Hashmi and Sonal Chauhan in ‘Jannat’, the romantic crime drama directed by Kunal Deshmukh and released on May 16, 2008. KK sang the track, Pritam composed it and Sayeed Quadri wrote the lyrics. The song accompanied the growing romance between ambitious cricket bookie Arjun and Zoya, whose desire for a stable life clashes with his obsession with wealth and risk. Pritam’s guitar-led composition and KK’s effortless movement between tenderness and intensity gave ‘Zara Sa’ an instantly recognisable sound. It became one of the biggest hits from an album packed with popular tracks and remains closely associated with Emraan Hashmi and Sonal Chauhan’s chemistry. The ‘Jannat’ soundtrack reportedly sold around 1.6 million units, reflecting its enormous popularity at the time.

10. Dil Ibaadat - Tum Mile

‘Dil Ibaadat’ was picturised on Emraan Hashmi and Soha Ali Khan in ‘Tum Mile’, which was released on November 13, 2009. Directed by Kunal Deshmukh, the romantic disaster drama unfolded against the backdrop of the devastating 2005 Mumbai floods. The track was sung by KK, composed by Pritam and written by Sayeed Quadri. Rather than treating love as a passing feeling, the lyrics elevate it to the level of worship and complete surrender. KK’s emotionally rich vocals carry the number without unnecessary ornamentation, while Emraan and Soha’s scenes trace the happier phases of their characters’ relationship before incompatibility pulls them apart. The song has outlived the film to become one of the most frequently revisited romantic ballads in Emraan Hashmi’s catalogue.

11. Pee Loon - Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai

Featuring Emraan Hashmi and Prachi Desai, ‘Pee Loon’ came from Milan Luthria’s gangster drama ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai’. The film, also starring Ajay Devgn, Kangana Ranaut and Randeep Hooda, was released on July 30, 2010. Mohit Chauhan sang the track, Pritam composed it and Irshad Kamil penned its poetic lyrics. The song softened Emraan Hashmi’s otherwise volatile character, Shoaib Khan, by focusing on his romance with Mumtaz. Mohit Chauhan’s gentle vocals and the composition’s Sufi-influenced refrain made it both intimate and immediately hummable. Emraan himself once selected ‘Pee Loon’ as his best romantic song.

12. Phir Mohabbat - Murder 2

‘Phir Mohabbat’, also widely remembered through its opening words ‘Dil Sambhal Ja Zara’, featured Emraan Hashmi and Jacqueline Fernandez in ‘Murder 2’. Directed by Mohit Suri, the psychological thriller was released on July 8, 2011 and also starred Prashant Narayanan. Mohammed Irfan, Arijit Singh and Saim Bhat shared the vocals, Mithoon composed the song and Sayeed Quadri wrote the lyrics. The restrained arrangement captures a man trying to resist love despite being drawn back towards it, fitting Emraan Hashmi’s emotionally detached character in the film. The track also holds an important place in modern Hindi film music: it was Arijit Singh’s first released Bollywood song, recorded in 2009 before appearing in the 2011 film. Its three contrasting voices created a haunting romantic number that continues to draw listeners years later.

While these rank among Emraan Hashmi’s best songs, his musical legacy extends far beyond this list. Tracks such as ‘Tera Mera Rishta’, ‘Jhalak Dikhla Jaa’, ‘Tum Mile’, ‘Haan Tu Hain’, ‘Soniyo’, ‘Tu Hi Haqeeqat’, ‘Hale Dil’ and ‘Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon’ are equally deserving additions to any Emraan Hashmi playlist.