Emraan Hashmi resumes work after recovering from Dengue, starts shooting for 'They Call Him OG'
Days after recovering from dengue, actor Emraan Hashmi has started shooting for his upcoming project, They Call Him OG. He has joined the sets in Mumbai.On joining the sets, an excited Emraan Hashmi said, 'I am back in action, and it feels good. I took some time off to recover from dengue, but now I am fully recovered and back on set. A big thank you to everyone for all the love and thoughtful messages! I am excited to get back to the hustle and bring something exciting to the screen soon.'After being diagnosed with dengue on May 28 and spending almost a month recuperating at home, 46-year-old Emraan Hashmi has returned to work. He has now joined the cast of They Call Him OG, his dream venture marking his entry into Telugu cinema, co-starring Pawan Kalyan..The Pan-India film is directed by Sujeeth, known for his work in Saaho, Run Raja Run and KA. Backed by DVV Danayya and Kalyan Dasari, the movie is produced by DVV Entertainment. The music is composed by Thaman S. The film, which was earlier scheduled to release on September 27, has been preponed and will now arrive in cinemas on September 25.
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