Balaji Motion Pictures joined hands with MSM Motion Pictures for 'Azhar' - on the life and times of one of India's best and unarguably the most controversial cricket captains, Mohammad Azharuddin.

Though 'Azhar' is not a biopic, it is based on some well-known incidents and facts of former Indian cricket captain Azharuddin's life. The film is directed by Tony D'Souza and stars Emraan Hashmi, Prachi Desai, Nargis Fakhri and Lara Dutta along with others. The film been scripted by Rajat Aroraa.

Chronicling a life riddled with massive ups and downs, 'Azhar' is an irrepressible story of a cricketing hero, in all his glory and shame.

Produced by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor and Sony Pictures Networks, the film is a Balaji Motion Pictures and Sony Pictures Networks' production. 'Azhar' is slated for a worldwide release on May 13th, 2016.