Emraan Hashmi: If I'm readily available on web, why will people watch me in theatres

Actor Emraan Hashmi says he wants to strike a balance between films and web, and says he hasn't given much thought about working more on streaming platforms. This year, actor made his digital debut with Netflix's "Bard of Blood". Emraan played Indian intelligence nt Kabir Anand in series, based on Bilal Siddiqi's vel of same name. "But as far as doing a lot of OTT, that's something I haven't given much thought. I am selective about it as you have to balance it out. If you're so readily available on OTT platforms n why would someone come and see you in a cinema hall?" Emraan told PTI in an interview.

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40-year-old actor said second season of espion drama is currently in scripting st and it is only show he is committed to on digital medium. "For me, 'Bard' was about exploring this worldwide audience with Netflix. I got a lot of offers for OTT platforms during that time. I get m even today. But I'll only be committed to second season, whenever it happens. It is still being written, I don't kw when it's going to start."

show, backed by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment, also featured Sobhita Dhulipala, Viineet Kumar, Kirti Kulhari, Jaideep Ahlawat, among ors. "Bard of Blood" was met with mixed reception upon its debut but Emraan said he is happy with audience response. "Where probably that bit of criticism came in... By design show was made to cater to a certain audience and penetrate into mass centres too. We were juggling with two things... But what we were setting out to do, we accomplished that."

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Despite a "few critics" who weren't impressed with series, actor said he was flooded with texts and calls after people watched series. "I get a lot of positive response when I go out and people say show was amazing, that y binge-watched it. People I haven't heard from in 10 years suddenly start messaging me saying y're hooked. "I take that as a sign of a hit show. re are a few critics who would shoot holes, but audience doesn't see it that way. A lot of people have liked it. y don't sit down to find things in it. y enjoy journey," he added.

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Emraan will next be seen in Jeethu Joseph's " Body", featuring his "Bard of Blood" co-star Sobhita, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, among ors.  Hindi remake of Spanish film of same name, " Body" is scheduled to be released on December 13.

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