Uunchai(2022)
Uunchai (2022) is a 169-minute Hindi film directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya. Starring Pranav Sachdev, Anupam Kher and Boman Irani. With a well-received audience rating of 7.0/10 and a good performer verdict at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 11 November 2022
- Director
- Sooraj R. Barjatya
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- 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.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Uunchai
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Amitabh Bachchan (13 films together), Anupam Kher & Boman Irani (9 films together), Anupam Kher & Danny Denzongpa (7 films together), Anupam Kher & Neena Gupta (7 films together), Boman Irani & Amitabh Bachchan (7 films together), and Danny Denzongpa & Amitabh Bachchan (7 films together).
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.