Emraan Hashmi Promotes Upcoming Crime Thriller Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web With Fun Videos and Festive Appearances
Emraan Hashmi is gearing up to captivate audiences once again as his upcoming crime thriller Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web prepares for its much-anticipated release on Netflix on January 14, 2026. As the release date draws closer, the actor has been actively promoting the series through engaging social media videos and public appearances, generating strong buzz among fans and OTT viewers alike.
Recently, Emraan Hashmi shared a fun promotional video on his Instagram handle that quickly caught the attention of netizens. In the clip, the actor is seen arresting a man for allegedly possessing drugs. The situation takes a humorous turn when the man jokingly threatens to make Hashmi “viral” for making false allegations. The playful exchange ends with both breaking into laughter and urging viewers to watch Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web. Fans flooded the comments section with heart emojis and praise, appreciating the actor’s light-hearted yet impactful promotional approach.
Apart from the growing excitement around Taskaree, Emraan Hashmi has also been receiving appreciation for his role in Haq, further reinforcing his strong presence in intense, performance-driven narratives.
Inside the World of Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web
Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web opens a window into the intricate and dangerous world of international smuggling. Spanning major smuggling corridors across Al-Dera, Addis Ababa, Milan and Bangkok, the series explores a global network built on coded routes, false manifests and carefully planned misdirection.
At the heart of the story is a specialised customs task force operating at one of the country’s busiest hubs — Mumbai International Airport. Leading this uncompromising team is Arjun Meena, portrayed by Emraan Hashmi. Alongside him are officers Mitali Kamath (Amruta Khanvilkar), Ravinder Gujjar (Nandish Singh Sandhu) and Prakash Kumar (Anurag Sinha). This team relies as much on sharp instincts as on intelligence, fully aware that a single missed detail could unravel weeks of surveillance.
Standing in their path is the formidable smuggling kingpin Bada Chaudhary, played by Sharad Kelkar. His syndicate operates through multiple layers of deception, using global routes designed to stay hidden from authorities. The series builds a tense narrative where every suitcase, passenger and shipment could conceal secrets waiting to be exposed.
From the house of Neeraj Pandey, Taskaree promises a nail-biting suspense that captures the relentless cat-and-mouse game between smugglers and customs officers, highlighting discipline, duty and quiet courage over loud heroics.
Emraan Hashmi on His Role and Collaboration
Speaking about the response to the show so far, Emraan Hashmi shared that the love pouring in since the teaser release has been truly encouraging. He described Taskaree as his first collaboration with Neeraj Pandey and called the experience incredibly rewarding.
Hashmi noted that what drew him to the project was its grounded and intelligent portrayal of heroism. Rather than relying on exaggerated bravado, the series focuses on understated bravery, discipline and responsibility. He added that the entire cast and crew worked relentlessly to bring this world to life and expressed excitement about audiences finally experiencing the series on screen.
Taskaree Cast Joins Uttarayan Celebrations in Ahmedabad
Adding a vibrant cultural touch to the promotions, Emraan Hashmi and the cast of Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web took part in the International Kite Festival 2026 at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad on January 13. Stars including Zoya Afroz, Amruta Khanvilkar and Nandish Singh Sandhu joined Hashmi in celebrating Uttarayan, one of Gujarat’s most iconic festivals.
The festival, held annually during the Makar Sankranti season, runs from January 10 to 14, with Ahmedabad hosting major events from January 12 to 14. The cast interacted with fans, soaked in the festive atmosphere and flew a specially designed Taskaree-branded kite, blending the thrill of the celebrations with the series’ themes of vigilance and movement through the skies.
Despite a minor travel delay earlier in the day, when Hashmi’s Akasa Air flight from Mumbai was diverted to Jaipur before landing safely in Ahmedabad, the cast made a memorable appearance. Their participation connected the cultural energy of Uttarayan with the promotional momentum of the Netflix crime thriller.
With engaging promotions, festive appearances and a compelling storyline, Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web is poised to make a strong impact when it premieres on Netflix on January 14, 2026.
