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Uunchai(2022)

7.0/10
Hindi169 mins

Uunchai (2022) is a 169-minute Hindi film directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya. Starring Nafisa Ali, Anupam Kher and Boman Irani. With an audience rating of 7.0/10 and a good performer verdict at the box office, Uunchai stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2022.

Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
11 November 2022
Director
Sooraj R. Barjatya
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 49m
GudVibe Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

Four friends have been close for years. When one shares his dream of climbing Mount Everest together, the others dismiss it. After his sudden passing, the three remaining friends leave their comfortable lives to honor him by trekking to Everest Base Camp.

Three friends. One last promise. A journey to the top of the world.

Film Details

7.0Rating
169Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date11 November 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsOonchai · Unchai

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
friendshipsurvivalfamilyidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Sooraj Barjatya is known for big family weddings, but this movie had no wedding scene at all.
  • Actor Amitabh Bachchan had to undergo special breathing exercises for his high-altitude trekking scenes.
  • The movie was partly shot in Nepal's Everest region, with real Sherpas appearing as supporting characters.
  • This was the first time actors Boman Irani and Danny Denzongpa worked together in a film.
  • The title 'Uunchai' means 'height' in Hindi, symbolizing both the mountain climb and emotional peaks.
  • Producer Mahaveer Jain convinced the director to make this film after a personal trekking experience.
  • At age 78, Amitabh Bachchan performed some climbing scenes himself instead of using a body double.

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