Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt said that Emraan Hashmi, who plays the protagonist in 'Jannat 2' has evolved as an actor over the years and this character that he plays in the movie was very complicated but Hashmi took the efforts to understand the mannerisms of the character and learn the lingo from a tutor. Bhatt further said that the character of Hashmi in the movie is a tribute to the common man, who struggles everyday for his livelihood.