Twitter Reactions: Azhar releases with a satisfying response

The much-awaited biopic based on the life of former India skipper Mohammad Azharuddin released with a satisfying response today.

Produced by Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Productions and directed by Tony d’ Souza, the movie starring Emraan Hashmi, Prachi Desai. and Nargis Fakhri received good reviews from a bulk of movie-goers but the critics had a tough verdict on it. Fans thronged the movie theaters with a hope to watch and relive the cricketers story from Mohammad Azharuidding perspective.

After the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev enjoyed the love and stardom and before the batting prodigy called Sachin Tendulkar took the world by storm, Mohammad Azharuddin, the ‘Miyaan’ from Hyderabad, had reigned over the hearts of the Indian cricket fans in the 1980’s.

John Woodcock, the celebrated cricket writer, has once said about him: “It’s no use asking an Englishman to bat like Mohammad Azharuddin. It would be like expecting a greyhound to win the Epsom Derby.”

His career had seen every success a cricketer dreams of. However, just when his illustrious career entered its last phase a tragedy hit him. Azharuddin was embroiled in the most controversial scandal in Indian cricket’s history. The then skipper was alleged to have fixed matches and introduce cricketer to bookies. In 2000, the BCCI banned him for life. For the next decade, he kept fighting in a search for resurrection.

He finally found relief from the taint after Andhra Pradesh Court set aside his life ban in 2012. But, it was too late by then as Azhar, 49 years of age that time was too old to wield the bat and treat his fans with his imperial game.

Azhar was one of the most awaited films this and created a lot of media buzz, especially after it’s trailer release. Twitter was also buzzing with tweeple’s sharing their reviews and verdict about the movie.

Here are some interesting responses to the movie on Twitter.

Azhar releasing today, Friday the 13th. Must say the producers took a lot of wrist.

— Roflindian (@Roflindian) May 13, 2016

Azhar was only involved in match fixing so that one day, Emraan Hashmi agrees to play him on screen.

— dorku (@Dorkstar) May 12, 2016

Few scenes in d movie will give u goosebumps #Azhar

— kaushik (@srkismylyf) May 13, 2016

Cricket ho ya pyaar. Agar timing sahi nai, toh kuch nai #Azhar #ohPenny

— Penny Grewal (@pennygrewal) May 13, 2016

finally watched the much awaited #Azhar. Somehow felt it was a film trying to make Azharuddin a Hero again ! Expected much more.
3 stars

— Isha Jaspreet (@jaspreet_isha) May 13, 2016

Millions of Indians know wat happened n The climax scene showcases Happies ending which is pure fake #Azhar

— Raju (@RajuRejiamar) May 13, 2016

#Azhar is a brilliant film and Emmi is just outstanding as azhar.its a must watch for everyone .**** stars for azhar .highly recommended

— kaushik (@srkismylyf) May 13, 2016

What a movie! What a guy! What a personality! … Must watch #Azhar .. @emraanhashmi @balajimotionpic pic.twitter.com/5FVEJRib4e

— Claudia Ciesla (@ClaudiaCiesla) May 13, 2016

@ItsPrachiDesai You did ur role perfectly and really we found u very cute than ever in any film. #Azhar is completely OUTSTANDING movie.

— NILESH BAGDE (@nileshab186) May 13, 2016

Emraan gives his career's best performance !! The way he potrayed character of #Azhar, no one will play. @emraanhashmi

— NILESH BAGDE (@nileshab186) May 13, 2016

Inspite of no physical resemblance, @emraanhashmi is #Azhar for you. He lives the character, but also breathes life into @AzharTheFilm.

— Anushka Jhota (@AJumbled) May 13, 2016

Ravi Shashtri and Manoj Prabhakar might lodge a case yaar 😛 what the hell ??? #Azhar

— Shanaya. (@DPsBabydoll) May 13, 2016

#Spotted – The real & reel #Azhar bonding! Are you watching this film today? pic.twitter.com/MQY8YRKGwm

— Zee Cinema (@zeecinema) May 13, 2016

#Azhar has not opened that much well after having good songs also. Opening close to 23%. All India heading to 6cr. Day one.

— Bolly cinema (@ethantery) May 13, 2016

I'm not saying Nargis Fakhri's lips r too bloated bt dere was a scene in #Azhar wen even d multiplex screen seemed not big enough to fit it.

— Saif (@TweetOfSaif) May 13, 2016

Superb,Awesome,Mind-Blowing It's a quality time to watched @emraanhashmi career best performance on #Azhar ??? pic.twitter.com/KJWWJp9oWC

— Shiv Dutta? (@imshiva17) May 13, 2016