Once Upon a Time, role was challenging: Emraan Hashmi

Actor Emraan Hashmi said that playing the role of gangster Shoaib in the hit 2010 film “Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai”, which clocked six years of its release on Saturday, was both challenging and enjoyable for him.

Directed by Milan Luthria, “Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai”, which released on July 30 in 2010, also featured Ajay Devgn, Kangana Ranaut, Prachi Desai and Randeep Hooda.

One of my favourite films! Shoaib was a challenging but enjoyable role to portray! Six years of 'Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai',” Emraan posted on Twitter.

Thanks for making the film a great experience! Ajay Devgn, Prachi Desai, Milan Luthria, Randeep Hooda and Kangana Ranaut,” he added.A sequel to the film, titled “Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!” released in 2013.