Azhar (film)
| Azhar | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Tony D'Souza |
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| Written by | Rajat Aroraa |
| Starring |
Emraan Hashmi Karanvir Sharma Prachi Desai Nargis Fakhri Lara Dutta |
| Music by |
Amaal Mallik Pritam |
| Cinematography | Rakesh Singh |
| Edited by | Dev Jadhav , Vipul Chouhan |
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Release dates |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Azhar is an upcoming sports drama film written, and directed by Tony D'Souza. Based on the life of Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin, the film is produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor and Sony Pictures Networks, it features Emraan Hashmi,Karanvir Sharma, Nargis Fakhri and Prachi Desai in the lead roles. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on 13 May 2016.[1][2]
Plot
"Azhar" is based on certain well known and highly talked about incidents and facts of the former Indian international cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin and captain in the 1990s.[3]
Cast
- Emraan Hashmi as Mohammad Azharuddin
- Karanvir Sharma as Manoj Prabhakar
- Nargis Fakhri as Sangeeta Bijlani, the second wife of Azharuddin
- Prachi Desai as Naureen, the first wife of Azharuddin
- Lara Dutta as a lawyer
- Gautam Gulati as Ravi Shastri
- Manjot Singh as Navjot Singh Sidhu
- Kunaal Roy Kapur as a lawyer
- Rajesh Sharma as M.K. Sharma
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 film based on certain well known and highly talked about incidents and facts of Azharrudin's life. At that time actors Saif Ali Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh were on her wish list.[4] Azharuddin was quizzical over the film until after he had read a copy of the script presented to him by director D’Souza.[5]
Filming
Filming started in May 2015. 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.[6]
The first schedule of the film was completed in October 2015 in London and the second schedule also completed in Hyderabad.[7]
Music
| Azhar | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by Amaal Mallik & Pritam | ||||
| Released | 19 April 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 22:23 | |||
| Language | Hindi | |||
| Label | T-Series | |||
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The soundtrack of Azhar has music composed by Amaal Mallik. Pritam and DJ Chetas have composed one song each as guest composers. Lyrics are penned by Kumaar, Manoj Yadav and Rashmi Virag. The background score has been composed by Sandeep Shirodkar. The Album consists of four Original songs by Amaal Mallik & Pritam and one Recreation by DJ Chetas.
Production
Earlier, Pritam was supposed to compose music for the complete album but due to health issues, he was not able to follow the deadline.[8] Amaal Mallik was then roped in to compose music for the film.[9] T-Series has acquired the music rights of the film. DJ Chetas recreated the song "Oye Oye" originally composed by Kalyanji–Anandji.
Release
The First single, "Bol Do Na Zara" sung by Armaan Malik was released on 8 April 2016.[10] Following it, the second Single, "Itni Si Baat Hain" sung by Arijit Singh and Antara Mitra with music by Pritam was released on 15 April 2016.[11] The complete Album consisting of 5 tracks was released on 19 April 2016.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Bol Do Na Zara" | Rashmi Virag | Amaal Mallik | Armaan Malik | 4:53 |
| 2. | "Itni Si Baat Hain" | Manoj Yadav | Pritam | Arijit Singh, Antara Mitra | 4:54 |
| 3. | "Oye Oye" | Anand Bakshi | DJ Chetas (Recreated) | Armaan Malik, Aditi Singh Sharma | 3:51 |
| 4. | "Tu Hi Na Jaane" | Kumaar | Amaal Mallik | Sonu Nigam, Prakriti Kakar | 5:32 |
| 5. | "Jeetne Ke Liye" | Kumaar | Amaal Mallik | KK | 4:01 |
Total length: |
22:23 | ||||
References
- ↑ "Emraan transforms into cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin in Azhar trailer". DC. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
- ↑ "Emraan Hashmi turns Azharuddin on ‘Azhar’ poster"
- ↑ FM, Team (14 April 2016). "Huma Qureshi: ‘Azhar’ was never offered to me: Huma Qureshi". Filmy Monkey. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ↑ "Ekta Kapoor plans to make film on Azharuddin's life". The Times of India. 15 June 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ↑ Kamat, Mayur (22 May 2015). "'Azhar' is about my God, my marriage & match-fixing: Azharuddin on biopic". Mid-Day. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "KoiMoi - Emraan Hashmi Gears Up For The 2nd Schedule Of ‘Azhar’ In Hyderabad". M.koimoi.com. 2015-10-14. Retrieved 2016-01-13.
- ↑ "Amaal Malik steps in place of Pritam". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ↑ Baddhan, Raj (26 March 2016). "Amaal Mallik replaces Pritam as music director of ‘Azhar’". www.media247.co.uk. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ↑ Chandel, Rajani (8 April 2016). "'Azhar' song 'Bol do na zara' - Emraan Hashmi and Nagris Fakhri's sizzling chemistry leaves us breathless!". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ↑ "Second song of Azhar 'Itni si baat hain' will stir your heart's chords". The Times of India. 15 April 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
External links
- Azhar at the Internet Movie Database
- Azhar Box Office Collection - Daily Basis