Azhar
A celebrated Indian cricketer’s rise to international fame collides with romantic entanglements, public controversy, and the burden of defending his legacy.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- earnest
- melodramatic
- inspirational
- sports movie night
- bollywood movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the biographical sports drama uneven and dramatically conventional, with limited critical approval.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The story fictionalizes Mohammad Azharuddin’s life as an internationally known cricketer, including his professional triumphs and personal scrutiny.
Azharuddin’s cricket career is framed through the pressure of public controversy and the consequences of damaged credibility.
The protagonist’s identity and celebrity are inseparable from Indian international cricket and its broad cultural significance.
The cast includes Sangeeta Bijlani, Meera Verma, and Naureen in a story balancing Azharuddin’s public image with his personal relationships.
Films like Azhar, and why
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
biographical sports drama centered on a celebrated athlete’s public rise and personal controversies
83
Hindi-language cricket biopic combining sporting ambition, fame, relationships, and public scrutiny
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
sports biography focused on a charismatic Indian athlete navigating achievement and adversity
Movie Details
- Director
- Anthony D'Souza
- Release Date
- 2016-05-13
- Runtime
- 130 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (39)
Cast
- Emraan Hashmi
- Nargis Fakhri
- Lara Dutta
- Prachi Desai
- Kunaal Roy Kapur
- Manjot Singh
- Rajesh Sharma
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda
- Gautam Gulati
- Varun Badola
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Azhar about?
- A celebrated Indian cricketer’s rise to international fame collides with romantic entanglements, public controversy, and the burden of defending his legacy.
- What is Azhar like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Azhar as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Azhar violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Azhar.
- What did critics think of Azhar?
- Critics broadly found the biographical sports drama uneven and dramatically conventional, with limited critical approval.
- Which films are like Azhar?
- Films with a similar feel include M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, 83, and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
- How long is Azhar?
- Azhar runs 130 minutes.
- Where can I watch Azhar?
- In United States, Azhar is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
