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Azhar

  • 20162016
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  • 2h 10m
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Emraan Hashmi and Nargis Fakhri in Azhar (2016)
Biographical sports drama based on the life of former Indian international cricketer, Mohammad Azharuddin
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Biographical sports drama based on the life of former Indian international cricketer, Mohammad AzharuddinBiographical sports drama based on the life of former Indian international cricketer, Mohammad AzharuddinBiographical sports drama based on the life of former Indian international cricketer, Mohammad Azharuddin
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    • Anthony D'Souza
    • Rajat Arora
    • Aditi Mediratta(associate writer)
  • Stars
    • Emraan Hashmi
    • Nargis Fakhri
    • Prachi Desai
    • Anthony D'Souza
    • Rajat Arora
    • Aditi Mediratta(associate writer)
  • Stars
    • Emraan Hashmi
    • Nargis Fakhri
    • Prachi Desai
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    • 37User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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    Emraan Hashmi
    Emraan Hashmi
    • Mohammad Azharuddin
    Nargis Fakhri
    Nargis Fakhri
    • Sangeeta Bijlani
    Prachi Desai
    Prachi Desai
    • Naureen
    Lara Dutta
    Lara Dutta
    • Meera Verma
    Kunaal Roy Kapur
    Kunaal Roy Kapur
    • Reddy
    Gautam Gulati
    Gautam Gulati
    • Ravi
    Sammy Jonas Heaney
    • Kid no.4
    • (as Sammy John Heaney)
    Shweta Kawatra
    Shweta Kawatra
    • News editor
    Mohit Chhabra
    Mohit Chhabra
    • Sachin
    Anikie Maguire
    • Racecourse Spectator
    Kulbhushan Kharbanda
    Kulbhushan Kharbanda
    • Nanujaan
    Rajesh Sharma
    Rajesh Sharma
    • M.K Sharma
    Hemant Choudhary
    Hemant Choudhary
    • Ad film director
    • (as Hemant Chaudhary)
    Shernaz Patel
    Shernaz Patel
    • Azhar's Mom
    Veerendra Saxena
    Veerendra Saxena
    • Azhar's Dad
    Nausheen Ahmed
    • Reporter 1
    Saunvedan Aparanti
    • Anirudh
    Claire Ashton
    Claire Ashton
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      • Anthony D'Souza
      • Rajat Arora
      • Aditi Mediratta(associate writer)
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    • Trivia
      This is Emraan Hashmi's third movie concerned with cricket.
    • Soundtracks
      Bol Do Na Zara
      lyrics by Rashmi Singh and Virag Mishra

      performed by Armaan Malik

      Music by: Amaal Mallik

      Arranged & Produced by: Meghdeep Bose

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    6/10
    A Decent Watch!
    Before Emraan Hashmi begins to portray Azhar, A Disclaimer shows up, saying: The following film is NOT a Biopic on the sport legend, but a rather adaptation on the much-talked personality. So, 'Azhar' is not a biopic, even though it covers almost all highlights of Azhar.

    What works, despite that rather underwhelming disclaimer, is the fairly engaging narrative, held nicely by Director Tony D'Souza & Lead-Actor Emraan Hashmi, who bring merit & some sincerity in the goings-on. Though far from perfect, 'Azhar' is a decently made film, that certainly isn't anywhere close to being bad.

    'Azhar' is Based on the life of Indian cricketer and former national team captain Mohammad Azharuddin. Right from his triumphant success, to his controversial professional & personal life.

    'Azhar' is interesting in parts. Watching Azhar romance between his two wives, as well as take on captaincy in the Indian Team, offer some genuinely arresting sequences. His triumph does leave a mark. However, when Azhar is dragged to court for "match-fixing", the courtroom sequences that follow, are plain ordinary. The courtroom sequences lack fire. Had these sequences been better, 'Azhar' would've been a far superior adaptation.

    Rajat Aroraa's Screenplay is quite decent, but why is the drama in the courtroom so lazily written? The Writing needed to be stronger, no two options on that! Even the dialogue, range from massy to entirely ridiculous. Tony D'Souza's Direction is well-done. He has handled the film competently. Cinematography is good. Editing is mostly crisp, but the second-hour could've been sharper. Music by Various Artists, is excellent. Background Score merits a special mention.

    Performance-Wise: Emraan Hashmi as Mohammad Azharuddin/Azhar, is at his most sincere. The actor is in form, delivering a credible performance as the legendary sportsman. This is among Hashmi's better works, without doubt! Prachi Desai as Naureen, the first wife of Azharuddin, is excellent. Nargis Fakhri as yesteryear actress Sangeeta Bijlani, the second wife of Azharuddin, looks hot as ever, but falls flat acting wise. Lara Dutta as Meera, who fights against Azhar in court, is strictly okay. Kunaal Roy Kapur as Reddy, who defends Azhar, adapts a south Indian accent so fake, that he turns him into a caricature. Rajesh Sharma as M.K. Sharma, a slimy match fixer, is top-notch, as always. Others lend fair support.

    On the whole, 'Azhar' isn't power packed, but its certainly watchable & also well-done in parts.
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    • namashi_1
    • May 16, 2016

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    • Release date
      • May 13, 2016 (United States)
      • India
      • Hindi
      • Urdu
    • Filming locations
      • Lord's Cricket Ground, St John's Wood, Westminster, Greater London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Balaji Motion Pictures
      • Indo-UK Film Company
      • Jhakaas
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