Mere Genie Uncle(2015)
Mere Genie Uncle is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language 3D comedy film directed by Ashish Bhavsar. The cast includes Yash Acharya, Tiku Talsania, Shakti Kapoor, Navina Bole, and Swati Kapoor. The story follows a lonely boy named Don who discovers a magic lamp and befriends a genie. A greedy magician named Jr. Jaffar plots to steal the lamp for his own evil purposes. The film uses 3D technology to enhance its magical sequences and comedic moments. It was produced by Aar Motion Pictures and released on September 11, 2015. The movie is a family-friendly adventure that emphasizes themes of friendship and responsibility.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 11 September 2015
- Director
- Ashish Bhavsar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 2.9/10
Storyline
A lonely schoolboy named Don finds a magic lamp and releases a friendly genie. The genie grants him wishes, but a wicked magician wants the lamp for himself. Don must protect his new friend and stop the villain from using the magic for evil.
“Your wish is his command.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mere Genie Uncle
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Mushtaq Khan (3 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first Hindi film to be shot in native 3D, not converted to 3D after filming.
- Actor Tiku Talsania, known for comic roles, played the genie, a rare lead part for him.
- The film's director, Ashish Bhavsar, was primarily a visual effects artist before making this movie.
- It was filmed in Gujarat, India, and also on location in Finland to depict the North Pole scenes.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical release and is more commonly found on home video platforms.
- A subplot involves a bumbling terrorist, a comedic take rarely seen in family fantasy films.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Shamir Tandon, who has worked on several children's films.