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Azhar(2016)

5.5/10
Hindi 134 mins

Azhar is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language biographical sports drama film directed by Anthony D'Souza. The film stars Emraan Hashmi as Mohammad Azharuddin, with Nargis Fakhri playing Sangeeta Bijlani. It chronicles Azharuddin's rise from a Hyderabad boy to captain of the Indian cricket team, his marriage to a Bollywood actress, and his fall from grace due to match-fixing allegations. The story focuses on the emotional and legal battle he faced after being slapped with a life ban by the BCCI. The film received mixed reviews but was noted for Hashmi's committed performance. It was released on 13 May 2016.

Filmed In:Mumbai, Hyderabad, London
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sony LIV, VI Movies and TV
Theatrical Release
13 May 2016
Director
Anthony D'Souza
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 14m
Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

Mohammad Azharuddin is a gifted cricketer who becomes the captain of India. His life is perfect until he is accused of match-fixing. The BCCI bans him for life. Azhar must fight in court to prove his innocence and win back his honor.

A hero's fight for truth.

Film Details

5.5Rating
134Minutes
Hindi Language
UACertificate
Release Date13 May 2016
Filmed InMumbai, Hyderabad, London

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Azhar

Cast reunions in this film: Emraan Hashmi & Pritam Chakraborty (8 films together), Lara Dutta & Pritam Chakraborty (2 films together), Rajesh Sharma & Pritam Chakraborty (2 films together), and Prachi Desai & Pritam Chakraborty (2 films together).

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