Taskaree teaser is available on Netflix; Emraan Hashmi becomes a customs officer in the high-stakes world of airport smuggling: Bollywood News
Netflix is all set to kick off 2026 with a bang as Neeraj Pandey and Emraan Hashmi join forces for Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web, a crime thriller that promises jaw-dropping excitement. The show takes viewers behind the scenes of airport customs, a world rarely explored on screen, where every suitcase could hide a secret and every passenger could be a suspect. At the center of this high-pressure environment is Superintendent Arjun Meena, played by Emraan Hashmi, a calm and calculating officer determined to dismantle smuggling networks ranging from luxury goods to international syndicates.
Taskaree teaser is available on Netflix; Emraan Hashmi becomes a customs officer in the high-stakes world of airport smuggling
This is Neeraj Pandey’s fourth collaboration with Netflix and his first with Hashmi, a duo that promises precision, pace and globe-trotting thrills. Pandey brings his signature storytelling style – snappy, grounded and laced with tension – while Hashmi transforms into a refreshing new avatar as a leader whose instincts are as deadly as his strategies. Talking about this collaboration, Neeraj Pandey said, “Airports are familiar to all of us, but what happens behind the scenes is rarely seen. The world of customs is not something that has been explored on screen, and that was part of the appeal of our endeavor to introduce our audience to a new, unexplored, calm, disciplined and high-pressure world. With Taskaree, we bring together an ensemble that could reflect the complexity with depth and conviction. And as always, Netflix continues to be a strong partner in supporting stories that are rooted, authentic and constructed at scale.
Emraan Hashmi reflected on his role and added, “Taskaree was exciting for me on many levels. This is the first time I am working with Neeraj Pandey and stepping into his world. Playing a customs officer is new territory for me, and Arjun Meena is neither loud nor flashy, he is calm, observant and always two steps ahead. I enjoyed stepping into this space. I am really looking forward to the audience seeing me in this new role, partnership with Netflix and Neeraj Sir, makes it even more special, these are the creators who encourage stories like this to be told on a large scale.
Adding to the anticipation, Tanya Bami, Head of Series at Netflix India, shared, “We are excited to kick off 2026 with a show that introduces audiences to the invisible, high-stakes world of airport customs. With vivid, offbeat tones and unpredictable twists and turns, Taskaree has everything that makes a gripping thriller. Filmed across four countries and multiple international airports, the series unveils a complex smugglers’ network in a classic style. In the style of Neeraj Pandey. He offers a fresh and immersive perspective that will be relevant to everyone who has ever flown. We are thrilled that Emraan is headlining the show, especially after the immense love and fandom he received for his appearance in The Ba***ds of Bollywood.
Besides Hashmi, the cast also includes Sharad Kelkar, Amruta Khanvilkar, Nandish Singh Sandhu, Anurag Sinha and Zoya Afroz, adding grit and intensity to a narrative where the tension never lets up. Produced by Friday Storytellers and directed by Raghav Jairath, the series will have its world premiere on January 14, 2026.
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