Azhar (2016), a sports-related movie, is based on which of the following sports?

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  1. Mixed Martial arts
  2. Boxing
  3. Hockey
  4. Cricket

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Option 4 : Cricket
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The correct answer is Cricket.

Key Points

  • Anthony D'Souza is the director of the 2016 Indian Hindi biographical sports drama film Azhar.
  • The life of Indian cricketer and former captain of the national team Mohammad Azharuddin served as inspiration for the narrative.
  • Emraan Hashmi plays the lead in the Sony Pictures Networks production, which is produced by Shobha and Ekta Kapoor.
  • On May 13, 2016, the movie was released globally.

Additional Information

  •  List of sports movies in India:
  • Movie Sport
    Paan Singh Tomar Athletics
    Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Athletics
    Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India Cricket
    '83 Cricket
    Shabaash Mithu Cricket
    Chakde! India Hockey
    Jhund Football
    Panga Kabaddi
    Dangal Wrestling
    Sultan Wrestling
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