Emraan's first release of 2007 Good Boy Bad Boy was a failure as well as The Train: Some Lines Should Never Be Crossed. Awarapan was a critically acclaimed film and was moderately successful. His only release in 2008 was Jannat which was critically and commercially successful. Also his only release in 2009 Raaz - The Mystery Continues opposite Kangana Ranaut was the biggest hit ever for Emraan Hashmi. Emraan Hashmi's upcoming films in 2009 are Tum Mile, Raftaar 24 x 7, and Once Upon a Time in Mumbai.
Apart from the music made that his career sparkle, it is also his kissing scenes. Though uncommon, that is the reason other films have included scenes with kisses. Nicknamed the 'serial kisser' of Bollywood, he has expressed his desire to discontinue kissing and to be known as a mature actor. Throughout his film career, he has kissed his heroines except in Footpath, Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets, Kalyug, Awarapan, The Killer, Dil Diya Hai, Good Boy Bad Boy,Raaz - The Mystery Continues.