Azhar (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2016, Azhar is a drama film directed by Anthony D'Souza, running about 130 minutes. “Love him. Hate him. Judge him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The famous and idolized Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin, known as Azhar, faces in court those who accuse him of match-fixing in exchange for large sums of money during the national team's tour of South Africa.
Who’s in it. Azhar stars Emraan Hashmi as Mohammad Azharuddin, Nargis Fakhri as Sangeeta Bijlani, Lara Dutta as Meera Verma and Prachi Desai as Naureen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Azhar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Azhar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Azhar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Azhar (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Azhar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Azhar worth watching?
- Azhar holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Azhar?
- Azhar stars Emraan Hashmi, Nargis Fakhri, Lara Dutta, Prachi Desai and Kunaal Roy Kapur.
- When was Azhar released?
- Azhar was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.