Overview
- A video that circulated Thursday, June 11, shows local residents confronting a film crew after a mock storefront bearing a 'Cafe & Bar' sign was put up on a Haridwar set.
- Reports say Emraan Hashmi was in Haridwar to shoot an upcoming project but he does not appear in the circulated footage and has not issued a public comment.
- Clips show security personnel and at least one production team member trying to calm the agitated crowd during the dispute.
- It remains unconfirmed which film is being shot in Haridwar and industry posts separately confirm that Vishesh Films announced Awarapan 2 had wrapped and is slated for an August 14 release.
- The episode reflects local sensitivity about portrayals of sacred places and could prompt closer scrutiny of location permissions and community engagement for future shoots.