"Emraan Hashmi Is A Tough Guy", Says Shah Rukh Khan On His Upcoming Web Series "Bard Of Blood"

Bollywood Superstar Shahrukh Khan is going to produce upcoming web series Bard Of Blood with Emraan Hashmi. The actor recently talked to an entertainment portal about the Netflix India Original Bard of Blood series, says the team wanted to turn around the image of its lead star Emraan Hashmi.

The seven-episode series, based on Bilal Siddiqi’s bestselling book of the same name, features Emraan as an Indian intelligence agent. “Initially, we were joking about how Emraan’s image is going to turn from a serial kisser into a serious kicker. Emraan is a tough guy".

“Kabir Anand’s character is someone who is not in-your-face tough, but has a macho personality and works with his mind plus there is a physical ability of an action hero and I think that mix perfectly fits Emraan,” Shah Rukh Khan said in a statement.

The 53-year-old star believes Emraan is a wonderful actor and said he “likes his zone of being extremely underplayed easy when he does it”. Emraan underwent some rigorous training for the role of a spy who is on a hostage rescue mission.

The seven-episode Netflix India Original, based on Bilal Siddiqi’s bestselling book of the same name, also features Emraan Hashmi, Vineet Singh, and Jaideep Ahlawat. Also, it has been produced by superstar Shah Rukh Khan through his banner Red Chillies Entertainment.

According to a report in Mid-Day, SRK has turned writer for the political thriller series being produced by his production house. The actor is enjoying his break from acting and is exploring other creative aspects of filmmaking.

A source spoke to the Mumbai daily and said, "Khan, who is enjoying a self-imposed sabbatical since Zero (2018), has joined the writing team in scripting the show. He sits with the team, which includes renowned political columnists, to discuss the material every day. Given his vast knowledge of world politics, he comes up with scenes, referencing them from real-life events and the workings of the political dynasties around the globe. Whether he is taking credit for the concept or writing is yet to be known. However, the superstar has taken to writing keenly."