Emraan hopes ‘Baadshaho’ turns out bigger than ‘Once Upon…’

Mumbai, Aug 31 (PTI) Actor Emraan Hashmi is hopefulthat his forthcoming film "Baadshaho" will be a bigger hitthan his earlier blockbuster "Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai". Directed by Milan Luthria, "Baadshaho" stars AjayDevgn and Emraan. The trio last worked together in "Once UponA Time in Mumbaai" in 2010, which went on to become a hit. When asked if he hopes to recreate the magic of thecrime-drama, Emraan told PTI in an interview, "Yes, of course,I hope to. But we will have to keep you guys guessing aboutjust what it (the film) is about. It will be, God willing,bigger and grander than ‘Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai’." The film, which also stars Esha Gupta, is reportedlyset during the 70s Emergency period. The 37-year-old "Shanghai" actor is also excited abouthis home production "Captain Nawab". The film will be helmed by Tony D’Souza, who earlierdirected the recently released Emraan-starrer "Azhar". Emraan plays a soldier in the film and says his rolewill be very demanding and require him to undergo militarytraining as well. "It (the film) is inspired by true event. But this isas much as I can tell you. It will be a very challenging rolefor me. I’ll be getting military training for that because itdeals with a person in Army. I’ll have to start training forthat after ‘Baadshaho’," he said. Emraan, currently, is looking forward to the releaseof "Raaz Reboot", which is the fourth installment of the"Raaz" franchise. Also starring Gaurav Arora and Kirti Kharbanda, in herBollywood debut, the movie is set to hit the screens onSeptember 16. PTI JUR GK SHDBAS