The extensive promotional activities of his new film "The Dirty Picture" are keeping Emraan Hashmi off the ground.

"At the Grand Hyatt Dubai for the day, the red carpet at Grand Cineplex Wafi, and back to Mumbai. Phew! Been more in the air than on ground," Emraan posted on Twitter.

The star cast, which includes lead actress Vidya Balan and Naseeruddin Shah and Tusshar Kapoor, of the film has been to college festivals, various cities and a television shows to promote the film.

It is releasing Friday.