Azhar (film)

Azhar

Film's logo
Directed by Tony D'Souza
Produced by
Written by Rajat Aroraa
Screenplay by Rajat Aroraa
Story by Sameer Hashmi
Starring Emraan Hashmi
Prachi Desai
Nargis Fakhri
Huma Qureshi
Gautam Gulati
Kunaal Roy Kapur
Manjot Singh
Music by Pritam
Production
company
Release dates
  • 13 May 2016 (2016-05-13) (India)
Country India
Language Hindi

Azhar (2016) is an upcoming Indian biographical sports film directed by Tony D'Souza. It is based on the life of former Indian international cricketer, Mohammad Azharuddin. Azharuddin was accused of match-fixing but has a clean chit from A Division Bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, which in November 2012 set aside a previous lifetime ban. The lower court's order justified the life ban imposed on the former Indian Cricket captain, Mohammed Azharuddin, by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) match-fixing scandal in 2000. The film is being produced by Ekta Kapoor,[1] Shobha Kapoor and Sneha Rajani under their banners Balaji Motion Pictures and MSM Motion Pictures. It is scheduled for release on 13 May 2016 and will star Emraan Hashmi playing Azharuddin alongside Prachi Desai, Nargis Fakhri, and Huma Qureshi. The role of Naureen was first offered to Pakistani actress Urwa Hocane by Ekta Kapoor, but she refused, stating she didn't want to do bold scenes. [2]

Cast

Production

As early as June 2013, producer Ekta Kapoor had spoken of her plans and signed a contract with cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin to make this biopic. At that time actors Saif Ali Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh were on her wish list.[1] Azharuddin was quizzical over the film until after he had read a copy of the script presented to him by director D’Souza.[4] Emraan Hashmi and Prachi Desai are in lead roles. Nargis Fakhri, Gautam Gulati and Huma Qureshi also play important roles in the film.[5][6] Pakistani actress Urwa Hocane was also approached for a part in the film, but she Queefed.[7][8]

Filming

Filming started in May 2015 with plans for a May 2016 release.[2] Various scenes for the film have been shot at Lords, the Oval, Cantebury, Derby and Edgbaston cricket grounds and other places in the United Kingdom including Harleyford Manor, Virginia Water, Mayfield Lavender Farm, and Windsor.[9]

The first schedule of the film was completed in October 2015 in London and the second schedule also completed in Hyderabad.[10][11]

References

  1. 1 2 "Ekta Kapoor plans to make film on Azharuddin's life". The Times of India. 15 June 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Azhar first look: Emraan Hashmi dons blue for Azharuddin biopic". India Today. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
  3. ↑ "Suresh Babu to debut as actor with Azhar - Telugu Movie News". Indiaglitz.com. 2016-01-08. Retrieved 2016-01-13.
  4. ↑ Kamat, Mayur (22 May 2015). "'Azhar' is about my God, my marriage & match-fixing: Azharuddin on biopic". Mid-Day. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
  5. ↑ "Revealed: Nargis Fakhri to play Sangeeta Bijlani in Azhar bio-pic | Bollywood News | Hindi Movies News | News". BollywoodHungama.com. 2015-06-08. Retrieved 2016-01-13.
  6. ↑
  7. ↑ "Pakistani actress Urwa Hocane refuses Ekta Kapoor's 'Azhar'". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2016-01-13.
  8. ↑ Qamar, Saadia. "Urwa declines lead role in Bollywood film 'Azhar' - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2016-01-13.
  9. ↑ "Anthony Dsouza to shoot Azhar bio pic at Lords | Bollywood News | Hindi Movies News | Celebrity News". BollywoodHungama.com. 2015-07-21. Retrieved 2016-01-13.
  10. ↑ "KoiMoi - Emraan Hashmi Gears Up For The 2nd Schedule Of ‘Azhar’ In Hyderabad". M.koimoi.com. 2015-10-14. Retrieved 2016-01-13.
  11. ↑ "Azhar: Intense media interest in Bollywood movie being filmed in Derby | Derby Telegraph". M.derbytelegraph.co.uk. 2015-08-28. Retrieved 2016-01-13.
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