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Why Emraan Hashmi needed convincing for Ek Thi Daayan

Why Emraan Hashmi needed convincing for <i>Ek Thi Daayan</i>
Emraan Hashmi was skeptical about the real-time relevance of black magic.
Mumbai: Director Kannan Iyer had to convince actor Emraan Hashmi about the practice of black magic and evil eye in Mumbai when he was approached with the script of Ek Thi Daayan that deals with witchcraft.

Emraan Hashmi was skeptical about the real-time relevance of black magic.

In fact, the director had to accompany Emraan to his own apartment complex to point out evidence that indicated the rampant evil practice.

Mr Iyer said: "We often don't pay attention to our immediate surroundings. But there are so many groups in our country that believe in these cults and they leave a certain mark in certain places. These signs and shapes have significance that is best known to them. I showed Emraan strange symbols and he was convinced."

Director Kannan Iyer had to convince actor Emraan Hashmi about the practice of black magic and evil eye in Mumbai when he was approached with the script of Ek Thi Daayan that deals with witchcraft.

Emraan Hashmi was skeptical about the real-time relevance of black magic.

In fact, the director had to accompany Emraan to his own apartment complex to point out evidence that indicated the rampant evil practice.

Mr Iyer said: "We often don't pay attention to our immediate surroundings. But there are so many groups in our country that believe in these cults and they leave a certain mark in certain places. These signs and shapes have significance that is best known to them. I showed Emraan strange symbols and he was convinced."

The director added: "We all like mysteries and have a fascination for black magic, witches and ghosts."The director added: "We all like mysteries and have a fascination for black magic, witches and ghosts."

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