who is meera the lawyer in azarrudin court case

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Who is Meera Meera?

Lara Dutta, who was last seen in Fitoor, returns to the screen now as Meera, a public prosecutor, in the Azhar biopic. The actress describes her latest screen avatar as a no-nonsense lawyer who fearlessly stands for the truth and is feared by her peers.

What is the Azharuddin match-fixing case?

Azhar decides to challenge the ban in court with the help of his lawyer friend Reddy. ... Meera, is building up a strong case against him on the basis of sting operations done by Manoj on Ravi, Navjot and several other cricketers. ... (Based on Mohammad Azharuddin) Lara Dutta as Meera Verma, the lawyer who prosecutes Azhar;

What was Azhar Azhar’s case about?

May 13, 2016 · The lawyer fighting against him is a London Law student called Meera (Lara Dutta). Meera says she herself was a huge Azhar fan. However with his match-fixing he has hurt the sentiments of hundreds of thousands of cricket lovers across India and the world and she feels he must pay a price for it. She vows to strip him of his glory.

Who is Azharuddin's wife Naureen?

Nov 22, 2017 · The case has been colourful - on one occasion, Meera even sang outside the court room In 2009, Ateeq-ur-Rehman, a businessman from Faisalabad, told journalists he had married Meera in a private ...

Who is Meera in Azhar?

Lara DuttaLara Dutta will be seen playing a no-nonsense lawyer in the upcoming sports -biopic Azhar and says her role in the film is challenging. Lara portrays the role of public prosecutor Meera, in the biopic based on the life of the former Indian international cricketer, Mohammad Azharuddin.Mar 29, 2016

Is Mohammad Azharuddin fixer?

Azharuddin was convicted of match-fixing in 2000, and banned for life by the BCCI. During India's 2000 tour of South Africa, a series that was won by India 3–2, Azharuddin scored 112 runs at an average of 28.

Who is Mohammed Azhar?

Azhar started off his international career with a bang when he scored a century on his Test debut against England in 1984 at Eden Gardens Calcutta, 3 years after he made his first class debut for Hyderabad....Mohammad Azharuddin.NameMohammad AzharuddinBornFebruary 08, 1963Hyderabad, Andhra PradeshAge59 years 72 daysTeamsIndia3 more rows

Is Azhar movie based on true story?

Azhar begins with a five-point disclaimer saying the film is based on a few true events from Azharuddin's life but most of the story is fictional. The movie strictly adheres to the disclaimer. But, the film mixes actual events from Azharuddin's life with fictional stories in the quest to prove his innocence.May 15, 2016

Was Jadeja a fixer?

Flamboyant batsman Ajay Jadeja along with former captain Mohammed Azharuddin was accused of being involved in match-fixing in 2000. Ajay Jadeja had to cope with a ban of five years because of the same. The 50-year-old has on multiple occasions denied his involvement in any corrupt practices.Jun 4, 2021

Who is Ajay Jadeja wife?

Aditi JaitleyAjay Jadeja / Wife (m. 2000)Jadeja is married to Aditi Jaitly, the daughter of Jaya Jaitly and the couple have two children, Aiman and Ameera.

Who is Azhar junior?

Mohammed Azharuddeen (born 22 March 1994) is an Indian cricketer who plays for Kerala in domestic cricket. He is a right-handed wicket-keeper-batter.

What is the age of Sunil Gavaskar?

72 years (July 10, 1949)Sunil Gavaskar / Age

Who is Shannon Marie?

Shannon Marie is an actress, known for California Indian (2011) and Beyond the Shore (2014).

Who played Kapil Dev in Azhar?

The ill-fated biopic on the life of former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin had Emraan Hashmi in the lead role. The film also featured a special appearance by actor Varun Badola who played Kapil Dev.Jan 6, 2022

What do you mean by Azhar?

Shining, Luminous, BrilliantMeaning. Shining, Luminous, Brilliant. Region of origin. Arabia. Azhar (Arabic: أَظْهَر aẓhar) is an Arabic male or female name that means Radiant, Shining, Luminous, Brilliant or Clear.

Who is Ravi in Azhar movie?

Gautam GulatiIn Azhar, Ravi Shastri is played by Gautam Gulati. While the film doesn't address any of Azharuddin's teammates by their full names - only the first names are used - the film leaves little to imagination in the fact that the first names of the cricketers are kept intact.May 16, 2016

Why is Meera making headlines?

Now, she's making headlines for another reason - because of a court battle against a man who alleges he's her husband.

How long has Meera's case been?

Meera's case, which has lasted seven years, has brought attention to how slow Pakistan's family courts can be. She has argued that the claims have hurt her reputation, and made it difficult for her to get married until the case is resolved. "I want to get married and have children - time is running out.

Is Meera a virgin?

Speaking to the BBC, Meera's lawyer Balakh Sher Khosa said that a medical application seeking a "virginity test" for Meera had been filed by Mr Rehman, who claimed that the actress was not a virgin and that she was lying about being single. "This particular application was later dismissed by the Lahore High Court.

When will Meera's final decision be given?

Judge Nadeem has instructed both counsels to finish their arguments as soon as possible, and says a final court decision will be given before 30 December 2017.

Who dismissed Mr. Rehman?

Meera has dismissed Mr Rehman as "disturbed and hungry for fame". She told the BBC Mr Rehman was a promoter who she had met through a friend, and worked with on a few concerts and tours. image copyright. AFP.

Is Meera's marriage certificate genuine?

Even that did not bring matters to a close, however. Judge Babar Nadeem said the court had not yet decided whether the marriage certificate was genuine or fabricated - but that under the Family Courts Act 1964, Meera could not be restrained from marrying anyone.

Can a woman in Pakistan have a virginity test?

In Pakistan, such medical applications allow the virginity tests of women in rape and adultery cases where the woman has to establish that she has lost her virginity as a result of the committed crime," he said. "But in cases similar to that of Meera, calling someone their wife or husband, the virginity test can only be allowed with the consent ...

How long has Meera's case been?

Meera's case, which has lasted seven years, has brought attention to how slow Pakistan's family courts can be. She has argued that the claims have hurt her reputation, and made it difficult for her to get married until the case is resolved. "I want to get married and have children - time is running out.

Why is Meera making headlines?

Now, she's making headlines for another reason - because of a court battle against a man who alleges he's her husband.

When will Meera's final decision be given?

Judge Nadeem has instructed both counsels to finish their arguments as soon as possible, and says a final court decision will be given before 30 December 2017.

Can a woman in Pakistan have a virginity test?

In Pakistan, such medical applications allow the virginity tests of women in rape and adultery cases where the woman has to establish that she has lost her virginity as a result of the committed crime," he said. "But in cases similar to that of Meera, calling someone their wife or husband, the virginity test can only be allowed with the consent ...

Is Meera a virgin?

Speaking to the BBC, Meera's lawyer Balakh Sher Khosa said that a medical application seeking a "virginity test" for Meera had been filed by Mr Rehman, who claimed that the actress was not a virgin and that she was lying about being single. "This particular application was later dismissed by the Lahore High Court.

Who dismissed Mr. Rehman?

Meera has dismissed Mr Rehman as "disturbed and hungry for fame". She told the BBC Mr Rehman was a promoter who she had met through a friend, and worked with on a few concerts and tours. image copyright. AFP.

How many centuries did Mohammad Azharuddin score in his first three Tests?

Mohammad Azharuddin had burst on to the international cricketing arena like a thunderbolt, scoring three back to back Test centuries in his first three Tests in the year 1985.

Why was Azhar banned?

The ban was eventually lifted by Andhra Pradesh High Court in 2012 as no clear evidence was found against the former captain.

When did the CBI raid the homes of the top Indian cricketers?

July 20, 2000 CBI raids houses of the top Indian cricketers – Azharuddin, Ajay Jadeja, Nayan Mongia and Nikhil Chopra and the then Indian coach, Kapil Dev but nothing suspicious are recovered from the homes. August 28, 2000 Gibbs and Williams are banned for four months. Strydom is freed from charges.

How many World Cups did Azhar win?

Azhar was destined to become a household name in Indian cricket after being handed over the national captaincy in 1990. He led India to three World Cups, a feat which hasn't been replicated by any other Indian captain till date.

Who helped Azhar in match fixing?

October 31, 2000 The CBI releases report which talks about Azhar's confession about match-fixing and reveals the fact that the then Indian captain had taken help from his teammates Ajay Jadeja and Nayan Mongia for carrying out the fixing activities.

What is the CBI?

April 28, 2000 Central Bureau of Investigation ( CBI) is called to action by the Indian government to probe the match-fixing allegations and to find out whether any Indian cricketer or official was involved. June 7, 2000 The King Commission in South Africa begins investigating the case.

When did Cronje get sacked?

April 8, 2000 The United Cricket Board of South Africa ( UCBSA) and Cronje deny involvement of South African players in any kind of fixation of games. April 11, 2000 Cronje is sacked as captain of the team after he confesses to Cricket South Africa’s managing director Ali Bacher that he had not been 'entirely honest'.

How many runs did Azharuddin score in the second test?

In the Second Test in Manchester, Azharuddin made 179 in reply to England's first innings total of 519. Playing attacking cricket, he made 103 runs off 107 balls between lunch and tea on day three, while putting on a 112-run stand with Sachin Tendulkar.

How many catches did Azharuddin take in ODI cricket?

As a fielder, he took 156 catches in ODI cricket. Azharuddin started his career with a 110 against England in Kolkata in 1984 and ended with a 102 against South Africa in Banglaore in 2000 thus, becoming the only Indian and the fifth batsman ever to score a century in his first and last Test matches.

How many runs did Azharuddin score in the first session of cricket?

Resuming batting on day three on the fall of Javagal Srinath 's wicket after retiring hurt the previous evening, Azharuddin reached 50 in 35 balls, then the second fastest for India and scored 91 runs in the first session of play.

What is Azharuddin's style?

Style. Azharuddin was a middle-order batsman of India. He was known for a graceful and fluid batting style. John Woodcock, a cricket writer, said of him, "It's no use asking an Englishman to bat like Mohammad Azharuddin.

What happened to Azharuddin?

Azharuddin was convicted of match-fixing in the match-fixing scandal in 2000. The CBI report states that Azhar was the one to introduce then South African Captain, Hansie Cronje to the bookies. The ICC and the BCCI banned Azharuddin for life based on a report by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

When did Azharuddin play cricket?

Azharuddin made his debut for the Indian cricket team in Test cricket in 1984 against England at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on 31 December 1984, where he scored 110 in his first innings from 322 deliveries, alongside Ravi Shastri who scored 111, in what was ultimately a drawn match.

Where was Azharuddin born?

Azharuddin was born in Hyderabad to Mohammad Azizuddin and Yousuf Sultana. He attended All Saints High School, Hyderabad and graduated from Nizam College, Osmania University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree.

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