India, Aug. 18 -- Emraan Hashmi is back in the spotlight, thanks to the success of Awarapan 2, a sequel to the 2007 film that has gone from a box-office disappointment to a cult favourite over the years. But while Awarapan has brought Hashmi back into conversations around his career, there is another lesser-known fact about the actor that often surprises Bollywood fans.

So, how is Emraan Hashmi is related to Alia Bhatt? Let's find out here.

How Is Emraan Hashmi Related To Alia Bhatt?

The connection comes through the extended Bhatt family. Hashmi's grandmother, actress Meherbano Mohammad Ali, was the sister of Shirin Mohammad Ali, the mother of filmmakers Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt. This makes Emraan part of the wider Bhatt family an...