New Delhi: Self-proclaimed critic Kamaal Rashid Khan has incurred the wrath of cricket fans after labeling "Sachin: A Billion Dreams" a real documentary instead of a biopic.


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Known for making derogatory and defamatory remarks against popular figures, the actor took to Twitter to share his 'review' of the yet-to-be released film, and wrote that "So #SachinABillionDreams is made by all old available videos of Sachin, means it's a real documentary of him. Sorry I can't Jhelo it at all."



In his derogating 'review', the 42-year-old also said that he will not bear to sit through the length of the movie.


His tweet managed to infuriate billions of fans who are waiting to watch the movie based on the live of Tendulkar, who is revered as the God of Cricket.


Here are some of the reactions (reader discretion is requested).













Meanwhile, a special screening was held for the Indian cricket team and in Mumbai on Wednesday.


The Virat Kohli-led team, along with the support staff, watched the film before their departure to England for the ICC Champions Trophy, which starts on June 1.


Earlier this month, a special screening of the movie was held for the Indian armed forces.


"Sachin: A Billion Dreams", traces his journey as he ruled the pitch for 24 years carrying the hopes and aspirations of a billion people and smashed records to attain his iconic position in cricket.


The movie will give the audience a window into his real and personal life as they will also get to witness the various roles that Sachin plays in his day to day life.


Helmed by Emmy-nominated James Erskine, "Sachin: A Billion Dreams" is all set to release on Friday. The film has already been declared tax-free in Kerala, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.


The movie will be released worldwide on May 26.