Azhar, a ‘biopic’ on cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin, starring Emraan Hashmi in the titular role, is finally released! And Emraan has earned praises for his terrific performance.
The film, however, has been getting mixed reviews, apart from the fact that Emraan’s acting has been appreciated by almost everyone.
Using only the first names as a dissembling tactic whereas referring to actual events and dates and places and times, is a silly approach. Such is the extent of cravenness on display that one of the most gripping cricketing stories of our time, featuring one of the most colourful captains of the Indian cricket team, is turned into a dull, dispirited tale of personal life melodrama.
Azhar, directed by Tony D’Souza, also stars Prachi Desai, Nargis Fakhri and Lara Dutta in the lead roles and revolves around the life and times of (including the fixing scandal) Mohammad Azharuddin.
This was one of the most awaited films and subsequently created a lot of media buzz, particularly after the trailer release. Twitter also looked busy with tweeple’s giving their reviews and verdict about the movie.
Here are some of the contrasting responses to the movie on Twitter.
@emraanhashmi “AZHAR”…..this movie….I am going to the theatre once more Emraan!…Congrats your movie is an all time hit! AZHAR2Gud
— Manuja Samant (@ManujaSamant_5) May 14, 2016
People who predict Azhar Movie …. above 150 Cr …..dey r now hiding deir Face ….. Seriously
— X-Men (Apocalypse) (@HRFansYo) May 14, 2016
I really think these sites manipulates the figures of a movie. No way #Azhar can make only 6cr on opening day it should’ve been atleast 15
— Prantik (@Hazardesque_) May 14, 2016
@bhogleharsha maha ghatiya movie…they made fun of kapildev shastri siddhu kambli just to prove innocence of #Azhar …waSte of time
— Vipin Jain (@VipinJain4u) May 14, 2016
Awaiting Shri. Arvind Kejriwal’s review of the movie ‘Azhar’ & give a clean chit to the fallen legend Azharuddin… https://t.co/dmZZ4rk1ri
— ARVIND AKSHAY © (@arvindakshay) May 14, 2016
@emraanhashmi got great person biopic movie.he has done Admirable performance in #Azhar #teamindia shud watch it. @ItsPrachiDesai
— chaitanya (@Chaitanay11) May 14, 2016
Just watched #Azhar and I damn liked
Very brilliant!! Each character has done a really great job in this movie
this movie is just FAB!?❤❤?— Go watch Azhar (@Kaint_F) May 14, 2016
@priyagupta999 @emraanhashmi @EkmainaurEktu7 maha ghatiya movie… waste of time n money #Azhar
— Vipin Jain (@VipinJain4u) May 14, 2016
@vinodkambli349 @abpmajhatv how dare does Azhar makes fun of vinod ji in his movie. Vinod averaged 54 in test, gave his heart out to India..
— Trailblazer (@gaumannir) May 14, 2016
@azharflicks From 2000 I had my faith in you sir. Justice prevailed. Congrats on the success of #Azhar! Brilliant movie!
— abhishek shivaram (@emceeabhishek) May 14, 2016
@kamaalrkhan According to ur review, Azhar will collect 75 cr.. 50 crore min.. Lets see.. Kyunki mere paise to barbad ho gaye.. FLOP Movie ?
— Rohit H (@rohith2211) May 14, 2016
@farhanknight the Real Azhar looks fitter than Emran’s portrayal . The hairdo isn’t helping much. Howz the movie btw??
— Susham Shetty (@Sushyam) May 14, 2016
It was Friday the 13th for Bollywood when some of them decided to make a movie glorifying the match fixer. #Azhar #AzharTheFilm
— Krishanu (@itzKrishanu) May 14, 2016
Whatta movie #azhar.OUTSTANDING.Best ever acting by @emraanhashmi …@ItsPrachiDesai and @LaraDutta are Terrific..must watch…
— Juned saiyed (@SaiyedJuned) May 14, 2016
Fixer or not, but after watching azhar movie, it is proved that Mohd Azharuddin was a serial kisser. 😀
— Creative Pirate (@imAbhishek_J) May 14, 2016
In the movie – The only cricketer character who supports Azhar’s case towards the end, before the verdict –> Kapil Paaji ?
— Farhan Shaikh (@farhanknight) May 14, 2016
Based on the various reviews of #Azhar the movie, it looks like the film, script and direction need some – ahem – fixing…
— Saurabh Somani (@saurabh_42) May 14, 2016