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Emraan Hashmi, Neeraj Pandey Unpack Netflix's 'Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web'

  • Emraan Hashmi and Neeraj Pandey discuss their new Netflix crime thriller, 'Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web', which highlights the lives of customs officers.
  • The series aims to portray customs officers as unsung heroes, a departure from typical portrayals of armed forces and police.
  • Neeraj Pandey conducted extensive research into the intricate mechanisms of customs operations, from luggage scanning to international processes.
  • Emraan Hashmi prepared for his role as customs officer Arjun by studying the script, understanding the character's emotional journey, and observing officers' mannerisms.
  • The seven-episode show features locations like Mumbai International Airport, a Middle-Eastern port, Milan, UK, Thailand, and South African ports, focusing on cracking down on smuggling.

Why It Matters: Emraan Hashmi and Neeraj Pandey shed light on the untold stories of customs officers in Netflix's 'Taskaree'.

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