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Netflix is ready to kick off 2026 with a bang as Neeraj Pandey and Emraan Hashmi join forces for Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web, a criminal offense thriller that guarantees edge-of-your-seat 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 each passenger may be a suspect. At the middle of this high-pressure environment is Superintendent Arjun Meena, played by Emraan Hashmi, a peaceful and calculating officer determined to dismantle smuggling networks starting from luxury goods to international syndicates.
Taskaree teaser drops on Netflix; Emraan Hashmi turns customs officer on this high-stakes world of airport smuggling
This marks Neeraj Pandey’s fourth collaboration with Netflix and his first with Hashmi, a pairing that guarantees precision, pace, and globe-trotting thrills. Pandey brings his signature storytelling style—sharp, grounded, and layered with tension—while Hashmi steps right into a refreshing latest avatar as a frontrunner whose instincts are as lethal as his strategies. Elaborating on this collab, Neeraj Pandey said, “Airports are familiar to all of us, yet what unfolds behind the scenes is never seen. The world of customs is just not something that has been explored on screen, and that was a part of the appeal in our endeavour to introduce our audiences to a brand new unexplored world which is quiet, disciplined, and high-pressure. With Taskaree, we bring together an ensemble that might reflect the complexity with depth and conviction. And as at all times Netflix continues to be a robust partner in supporting stories which might be rooted, authentic, and built for scale.”
Emraan Hashmi reflected on his role and added, “Taskaree was exciting for me on many levels. It’s my first time working with Neeraj Pandey and getting into his world. Playing a customs officer is latest territory for me, and Arjun Meena isn’t loud or flashy, he’s calm, observant, and at all times pondering two steps ahead. I enjoyed getting into that space. I’m really looking forward to audiences seeing me on this latest role. Partnering with Netflix and Neeraj sir makes it much more special, it’s makers that encourage stories like this to be told at scale.”
Adding to the anticipation, Tanya Bami, Series Head at Netflix India, shared, “We’re excited to kick off 2026 with a show that introduces audiences to the high-stakes, unseen world of airport customs. With sharp and quirky tones and unpredictable twists Taskaree has all the things that makes for a compelling thriller. Filmed across 4 countries and multiple international airports, the show unpacks an intricate smuggler’s network in classic Neeraj Pandey style. It offers a fresh, immersive perspective that might be relatable for anyone who has ever taken a flight. We’re delighted to have Emraan headline the show, especially after the overwhelming love and fandom he received for his cameo in The Ba***ds of Bollywood.”
Other than Hashmi, the ensemble forged also includes Sharad Kelkar, Amruta Khanvilkar, Nandish Singh Sandhu, Anurag Sinha, and Zoya Afroz, adding grit and intensity to a narrative where tension never clocks out. Produced by Friday Storytellers and directed by Raghav Jairath, the series premieres globally on January 14, 2026.
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