As the upcoming sports drama film ‘Azhar’ is coming close
to its release, Actor Emraan Hashmi, Prachi Desai and former Indian cricketer
Mohammad Azharuddin along with films's
director Tony D'Souza visited Delhi for the final leg of its promotions. In the time of
biopics and documentaries, Balaji Motion Pictures is reintroducing, the once a
cricket sensation Mohammad Azharuddin’s story with the film ‘Azhar’ directed by
Tony D’Souza. The stars on
Monday offered chadar at Nizamuddin’s Dargah and to pray for the success of
their film.Emraan Hashmi who has done quite a films based on cricket
before, said that he took up the offer of this film without reading the script.
When asked about his preparation for the film, the serial
kisser said "There has been certain shots for which I had to struggle a
lot but Azhar bhai was so helpful that most of the time he come down to train
me with the technicalities"
The 1986 Arjuna award winner, Mohammad Azharudding got
trapped into the match-fixing scandal in the year 200 and was banned by BCCI
for life. The ban later was lifted by Andhra Pradesh High Court. When asked
about his banner having the names of those two cricketers he is not in good
terms with, he said “I have a good relation with everyone. If someone else has
a problem, then I am ready to solve and talk about it.“ He even called Navjot Singh Sidhu as his elder brother.
The film also stars Prachi Desai essaying the role of
Naureen, Azhar’s first wife where his second wife is portrayed by Nargis
Fakhri.
Prachi Desai when asked about her comfort level with
Emraan Hashmi said "Our chemistry is undeniably very good. No wonder why
we have been paired so late. We should have been paired together way too
early"
The film is slated to release on May 13th Worldwide.
