Emraan Hashmi is collaborating with Akshay Kumar for the first time in Karan Johar’s upcoming film Selfiee directed by Good Newwz director Raj Mehta.  

However, there’s another factor that connects the two actors and that is the role of underworld don Shoaib in Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai film franchise.

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In the first part, Emraan Hashmi played the iconic role and immortalised it. Three years later, Akshay replaced Emraan and played an older version of the character in Once Upon Ay Time In Mumbai Dobaara. 

This isn’t all. Emraan Hashmi also revealed in his book, which he wrote after his son Ayaan’s recovery from cancer, The Kiss Of Life - How A Superhero & My Son Defeated Cancer that he met Akshay for the first time at an Eid party right before the release of Once Upon Ay Time In Mumbai Dobaara. 

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Emraan wrote in his book how Akshay had told him that whoever he’s met they have stated that both the actors are quite alike in nature, discipline and the way they lead their life. At this point, Emraan also joked that they also have another thing in common, the character of Shoaib. 

Emraan further revealed that a year after their first meeting, when his son Ayaan was recovering post this first surgery, Akshay was of great help. He revealed how he received a text message from Akshay that read, “Hi, this is Akshay Kumar. Please call when you're free.” 

Emraan immediately called him and Akshay asked softly, "Hi Emraan, is it true what I read about your son?, “Yes. We have gotten the tumour removed successfully. Couldn't save the kidney so that was extracted as well,” replied Emraan. 

“How long are you going to be there at the hospital? I'll come there,” Akshay then asked. To which, a touched Emraan replied, “No sir, it's okay. Things are under control. Besides, you must be tied up with work.” 

Akshay then obliged and added, “If you need anything, I am a phone call away, okay? I know some good doctors and facilities. Kuch bhi chahiye bata de.” 

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