
Azhar(2016)
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.
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.”
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Reunion Meter
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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Here's Emraan Hashmi & Prachi Desai's stills from Azhar Promotion
