Here's the sneak peek of actor Emraan Hashmi's look in the forthcoming film "Azhar" in which he's reprising the role of controversial cricketer and former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin. Touted to be the biopic of cricketer-turned-politician, the film features about Azhar's personal and professional life. Although it's a human drama, makers said to have made it as a commercial entertainer and hence Emraan has been cast in the film to add more glamour to the role.

Well-known filmmaker Anthony D'Souza, who happens to be the close friend of Azharuddin, is wielding the mantle for this crazy project. Considerin tha Anthony has good rapprot with Azhar for many years, producers roped in Anthony as his proximity with ex cricketer helps the film more.

Azharuddin's story is nothing sort of Bollywood potboiler. He is probably the one cricketer who has had the most colourful life — from being one of the most successful captains of his time and then being implicated in the match fixing scandal in 2000, to his link-ups and marriage to actress Sangeeta Bijlani. Azhar is closely involved with the project and Emraan underwent rigorous training in cricket.