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Unchai Movie Review

Average Ratings: 3.08/5 Score: 84% Positive Reviews Counted:8 Positive: 5 Neutral:2 Negative:1

Ratings: 3.5/5 Review By: Taran Adarsh Site: Twitter

SoorajRBarjatya delivers a straight-from-the-heart film that celebrates friendship and hope€¦ A simplistic plot treated with utmost simplicity, with drama and emotions [post-interval] being its USP. The pace slackens in the first half, but, like all #SoorajRBarjatya films, the best is reserved for the second and third act€¦ Watch it!

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Ratings: — Review By: Komal Nahata Site: Zee ETC Bollywood Business

On the whole, Uunchai will be loved more by the elderly audience than the youth. It may have taken a slow start but its collections will definitely and undoubtedly pick up on the strength of positive word of mouth. However, it has limited appeal for the youth.

Ratings: 3/5 Review By: Shubhra Gupta Site: Indian Express

A bit fewer of several stretches towards the second half where the film meanders into more than one man-made crises, and this Uunchai would have been mission truly accomplished.

Ratings: 3.5/5 Review By: Sonil Site: News18

Uunchai is uneven but heartfelt. Despite its flaws, the emotions connect. Getting to see some of the finest talents in Indian cinema together is enough to pull anyone to the theatre. And if you are game for a family drama with a message, Uunchai is a film for you. It has its heart in the right place, if not many other things.€‹

Ratings: 3.5/5 Review By: Saheli Site: Bollywood Bubble

I recommend one to watch this movie. Forgetting the minor flaws in Uunchai, the Sooraj Barjatya directorial is something you could buy a ticket for. Although the movie is rather long, if observed closely, you understand why every nook and detail was required to be explained or why the screenplay was in a certain way. Lastly, Barjatya and his team serve you grandiosity at its best.

Ratings: 2/5 Review By: Pratikshya Site: Quint

Where the film suffers is in its duration. Uunchai has a strong emotional core but it lacks strength in brevity. The films runtime couldve been cut down much more with the makers still retaining every message and every emotion. Some story arcs tend to stray away from the main plot, making them dreary to sit through and process.

Ratings: 3.5/5 Review By: Hungama Site: Bollywood Hungama

On the whole, UUNCHAI is a simple, emotional, family film with top-notch performances by the lead cast. However, the film suffers due to mediocre music, excessive length and offers nothing for the youth. At the box office, the film will appeal only to a limited section of the family audience and will need positive word of mouth to sustain.

Ratings: 2.5/5 Review By: Bharati Pradhan Site: Lehren

There is a plethora of sentiments that Sooraj brings in but none of them is a unique situation, most emotional upheavals the kind that Hindi cinema has dealt with over five decades and more. After Shraddha Gupta breaks into a smile, creases in all relationships get ironed out like a well-oiled lock and key with the levers falling pat into place. If only life was as simple as Sooraj Barjatyas easy-pie solutions.

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Uunchai Story:

Three friends leave their cozy lives behind to embark on a journey to Mount Everest.

Uunchai Release Date:

November 11, 2022 ( India) straight to Theaters

Uunchai Cast:

Amitabh Bachchan Anupam Kher Boman Irani Danny Denzongpa Parineeti Chopra Neena Gupta Sarika

Uunchai Director:

Sooraj Barjatya

Uunchai Producer:

Sooraj Barjatya Mahaveer Jain Natasha Malpani Oswal

Uunchai Production Companies:

Rajshri Productions Mahaveer Jain Films Boundless Media

Uunchai Distribution Companies:

Yash Raj Films

Uunchai Run Time:

2 Hour 50 Minute (170 minutes)

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Uunchai movie review: A heartwarming tale of friendship and loss

Uunchai movie review: amitabh bachchan, boman irani, anupam kher's movie is warm and wholesome tale of true friendships..

It's not very often that you walk out of a theatre and your heart feels full and makes you want to live all your dreams, sometimes even those of your friends. Uunchai left with me sense of solace, happiness and fulfilment. A heart-warming story without any intent of being preachy or trying to evoke extreme emotions, Uunchai moves you from the word go. Returning to direction after seven long years, Sooraj Barjatya brings a mixed bag of emotions varying from love, loss, dreams, desires, friendship, failures to self-belief, conviction and a promise made to your loved ones and most importantly yourself. Starring veterans including Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Neena Gupta and Sarika in leading roles, Uunchai rightly boasts of being loaded with powerhouses of talent. (Also read: Black Panther Wakanda Forever movie review)

Uunchai movie review: Boman Irani, Amitabh Bachchan and Anupam Kher in Uunchai.

Unlike his earlier family dramas mounted on a large scale with a backdrop of a family wedding or a love story, Barjatya's Uunchai is refreshingly different and breathtakingly beautiful. It opens with a group of three friends -- Amit (Bachchan), Om (Kher) and Javed (Irani) along with Mala (Sarika) who are on a trek to reach the EBC (Everest base Camp) led by tour guide Shraddha Gupta (Parineeti Chopra). Soon after, we are shown a flashback from two months ago about how they landed here and what unfolds thereafter. Back in Delhi, we are told, this trio celebrated their close friend Bhupen's (Danny Denzongpa) birthday, and the next morning his demise leaves them shattered. To fulfil his last wish of doing a trek with his friends, these three decide to embark on a journey full of uncertainties and hardships. Will they be able to complete the trek and fulfil their friend's last wish? Will the difficulties along the journey break them? Or will there be more harsh realisations along the way? Uunchai beautifully showcases these dilemmas that each of the characters go through.

Bachchan, Kher and Irani are a riot together. Their camaraderie instantly reminds you of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara albeit they have different set of life issues they're dealing with. The finesse and expertise they bring to the screen in unmatched. While Bachchan as the most sorted and sure of the three, convinces the rest for this trekking expedition, Kher is the cry-baby yet the sweetest and most relatable out of all. Irani brings forth his charisma and wins you over with his performance. With his wife Shabina (Neena Gupta), they make for an endearing couple. Their chemistry together makes you believe that love has no age. Neena's expressions, dialogue delivery and screen presence just light up the mood. Sarika, on the other hand, carries a more poised demeanour bringing a sense of calm to the chaos. However, her track, I felt, was quite rushed and never explained much in detail for me to fully connect with it. For a tour guide, I often found Parineeti Chopra less empathetic while dealing with senior citizens but guess she gets ample space to justify her actions and convincingly so. Amid all this, it was a treat to watch Denzongpa on screen after so long. His smile, persona and mannerisms leave you in awe and wanting to see more of him.

As beautiful as these characters, the film has a beautifully written story by Sunil Gandhi that's high on emotions and there's never a dull moment. Beautifully complementing the narrative are dialogues from Abhishek Dixit, which look apt for every situation. I loved the way how even in the grimmest situations, he tries to put in a tinge of humour yet doesn't make it look odd. Shweta Venkat Mathew's editing could have been a little crisper and the film could have been easily 20 minutes shorter yet you don't complain much about the length for the story keeps you hooked. With Amit Trivedi's music that's soothing to ears and isn't forced into the screenplay, Uunchai turns out to be the perfect family entertainer. Special mention to Manoj Kumar Khatoi's cinematography and the way he has captured stunning views of the Himalayas. From aerial to low angle to close-up shots, it's nothing short of magical and makes second half of Uunchai a perfect visual spectacle.

What I particularly loved in the film is that the makers didn't rush into showing the group of friends on the final trek instead they took their sweet time to soak into their respective stories. As the trio along with Neena Gupta took the road trip to reach Kathmandu, we get to see India in its full glory from places like Agra, Kanpur to Lucknow and Gorakhpur and their cultural influences. Every scene celebrating this friendship and emotions puts a smile on your face and that makes Uunchai worth it.

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Uunchai Movie Review: UUNCHAI is a simple, emotional, family film with top notch performances by the lead cast.

Uunchai is a simple, emotional, family film with top notch performances, but suffers due to mediocre music, excessive length., uunchai review {3.5/5} & review rating.

UUNCHAI is the story of a life-changing journey of three friends. Amit Shrivastava ( Amitabh Bachchan ) is a successful author, based in Delhi. He is separated from his wife Abhilasha (Nafisa Ali Sodhi) and the closest people in his life are his three friends – Javed ( Boman Irani ), Om Sharma ( Anupam Kher ), and Bhupen ( Danny Denzongpa ). The quartet meets on Bhupen’s birthday and makes merry. Bhupen, who’s originally from Nepal, expresses the desire to head to Everest Base Camp along with Amit, Javed, and Om. The friends, however, reject the idea, citing their old age and health issues. Bhupen goes home after the party and passes away in his sleep. Even in the case of Bhupen, his friends are his only family and they handle the cremation and other rituals. While going through Bhupen’s study, Amit finds that the former has booked a tour package to the Everest Base Camp for his three friends. The tour is going to take place in two months. Meanwhile, Om is making plans to immerse Bhupen’s ashes in the river Ganga in Varanasi. Amit informs Om and Javed about Bhupen’s Everest plan. He persuades them to join him so that they can release his ashes at the Base Camp since it was Bhupen’s favourite place on Earth. Om and Javed agree after a lot of persuasion. But there’s a problem. Javed’s wife Shabana (Neena Gupta) will never allow her hubby to take such a risky trek. Hence, Amit comes up with a plan. He tells Shabana that the trio will go to Kathmandu, Nepal where they’ll immerse his ashes. As per the plan, they’ll go to Kathmandu by road since Om is scared of flights. Amit tells Shabana to join them. He tells her that they’ll drop her at Kanpur at her daughter Heeba (Sheen Dass) and son-in-law Valli (Abhishek Pathania)’s place. Once that’s done, the trio will then head to Gorakhpur where Om will meet his brothers, whom he hasn’t met in 30 years. The three friends and Shabana begin their trip. But sadly, Amit’s foolproof plan goes for a toss. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Sunil Gandhi's story is touching. Abhishek Dixit's screenplay is simple and neat. The script flows at its own pace and is peppered with adequate funny, emotional, and even thrilling moments. In a few places, however, the writing could have been tighter. Abhishek Dixit's dialogues are simple, and conversational and in some scenes, it is quite deep.

Sooraj R Barjatya's direction is exemplary, as expected. He’s known for making films about families and this is the first time that he has toyed with a film which celebrates friendship. And he succeeds as he executes the script beautifully. What’s remarkable is his old-school style narration. The film is not just about three friends trying to scale Everest. There are multiple tracks, and they all contribute a lot to the principal track. At the same time, it gives viewers a wholesome, cinematic experience. A few twists in the tale also add to the entertainment quotient.

On the flipside, the film’s length is a major issue. At 170 minutes, UUNCHAI tests the patience of the viewers in some places. Secondly, the youth is the major chunk of the moviegoing audience and the film doesn’t offer much to this section. This can prove detrimental, from a box office point of view. Lastly, Sooraj R Barjatya’s films are known for super-hit music. Even like MAIN PREM KI DIWANI HOON [2003] had chartbuster songs. UUNCHAI, however, has a poor soundtrack. A minor issue with the film is also the track of Amit and his estranged wife as it is not explained properly.

Uunchai – Official Trailer | Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani

UUNCHAI begins with a breath-taking sequence. The film then goes into flashback mode and nicely introduces the principal characters. The scene of Bhupen’s demise is very moving. The scenes where the trio start prepping for the trek in Delhi are cute. The Kanpur sequence is dramatic. What’s praiseworthy is that instead of going the BAGHBAN [2003] way, the makers chose to show that even the parents can go wrong. The best part of the first half is reserved for the intermission point. It is sure to bring the house down. Post-interval, the Gorkhapur episode and Mala Trivedi’s (Sarika) flashback is memorable, as also the confrontation thereafter. The initial trekking scenes are nice but later, the film slows down and drags. The pre-climax is when the film picks up. The finale is lovely.

Amitabh Bachchan delivers a terrific performance, as expected. It was a challenging role, not just physically but also emotionally and Big B comes out with flying colours. Especially in the second half, he’s too good. Anupam Kher’s part reminds one of his similar acts in KHOSLA KA GHOSLA [2006] and BABY [2015]. But he ensures it stands out and does a fine job. His breakdown scene at the Gorakhpur ghat is lovely. Boman Irani underplays his part well and lends support. Danny Denzongpa is fair in a cameo. Parineeti Chopra is hardly there in the first half but in the second half, she makes her presence felt. Neena Gupta is charming and one does miss her after a point in the film. Sarika is restrained and apt for the part. Nafisa Ali Sodhi is good in the cameo. Sheen Dass, Abhishek Pathania and Raju Kher (Guddu bhaiyya) are okay.

Amit Trivedi's music is poor. A film like this should have had a chartbuster or a soulful melody. All songs of the film, 'Keti Ko', 'Arre Oh Uncle', 'Haan Kar De', 'Ladki Pahadi' and 'Savera' , work as they are well woven in the film, and due to the picturization. George Joseph's background score is appropriate.

Manoj Kumar Khatoi's cinematography is spectacular. The locales of Nepal are very nicely captured. Urvi Ashar Kakkar and Shipra Rawal's production design is rich. Sham Kaushal's action is realistic. NY VFXWaala's VFX is praiseworthy. Terrence Lobo, Daena Sethana, Priya Patil and Mohit Rai's costumes are in sync with the character’s personalities. Shweta Venkat Mathew's editing should have been sharper.

On the whole, UUNCHAI is a simple, emotional, family film with top-notch performances by the lead cast. However, the film suffers due to mediocre music, excessive length and offers nothing for the youth. At the box office, the film will appeal only to a limited section of the family audience and will need positive word of mouth to sustain.

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Uunchai movie review: This buddy-drama decides to sleep when it has promises to keep

Friendship was their only motivation,” reads the tagline of Uunchai, a story of three friends who trek to Everest Base Camp in honour of their deceased companion. Bollywood has, time and again, given us tales of doing the extreme for your fellow comrade. Be it helping the bride run from her marriage (3 Idiots), going for a bachelor trip even when you don’t find the third amigo funny (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara) or shooting a defence minister (Rang De Basanti). The question is, is that friend worth it? And if yes, how does the audience know that?

He wanted to have a just society because his lost love later tells us. A lot of telling and a bit of preaching happens during this Sooraj Barjatya film. As for Bhupen, you, and also his friends, only remember him dancing with a Nepali cap on. Thus, the central motivation of the film wobbles like a mountain bridge. But it’s still refreshing to see Barjatya break away from the grand family. In Uunchai, Amitabh Bachchan plays Amit Srivastava, a writer who is estranged from his wife; Anupam Kher is Om, who left his brothers in Gorakhpur to establish a books business in Delhi, and Boman Irani plays Javed, a lingerie salesman with a controlling spouse.

If this was the early nineties, this film would have been set in Om’s, now ramshackle, haveli, and the title would have represented a business family’s losing morals at the height of its success. Bless our stars, Uunchai is a buddy film. But it is still an uphill road less travelled for Barjatya and he manages to keep on track. He crosses all milestones of a road comedy: there is the initial reluctance to go on the trip, the uninvited traveller who has a past, and the jolly friend who is hiding a deadly disease.

The film at points feels like traditional Rajshri characters dealing with an evolving world. In a scene Anupam Kher’s Om, after being shunned by his elder brother, asks Amitabh, “Sab kuch badal kyun jata hain?” (Why does everything change?). In another sequence, Amitabh explains to Boman’s Javed and his wife Shabina (an alluring Neena Gupta), after their daughter doesn’t invite them for her birthday party, that sometimes they should also understand their children’s predicament. Although it’s a dated theme, Uunchai tries to bring the young and the elderly together, arms-over-shoulders, laughing and being merry with just a Hariharan song missing.

It emphasises a point with its sentimental music long after it is made. The film goes on and on, like its main characters on trek, but doesn’t explore the thrill and the dangers of climbing Everest enough. You start hoping for the climax to come sooner and when it does, it is more relieving than cathartic. Uunchai’s runtime feels like a lifetime. But I guess, ye jeevan hain.

Uunchai Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Danny Danzongpa, Neena Gupta, Parineeti Chopra, and Sarika Thakur Director: Sooraj Barjatya Rating: 2.5/5

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Uunchai Movie Review: Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani are the quintessential friends we all need in life

Amitabh bachchan, anupam kher, boman irani-starrer uunchai is a beautiful tale about old school friendships. here's our review..

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Uunchai released on November 11 in theatres.
The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Danny Denzongpa and Boman Irani in lead roles.
It has been helmed by Sooraj Barjatya.

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Release Date: 11 Nov, 2022

Keti Ko Keti Ko Surkh Aggan Hai - We live in an age where Gen Z feels that friendships are driven by need and greed. Would you go miles (literally) to fulfil your deceased friend’s last wish of travelling to an unimaginable destination together, that too in your 70s and 80s? No matter what your answer is, Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and Danny Denzonpa-starrer Uunchai seamlessly explain how friendship can be spirituality for some. Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, the film is set in the modern era, where four old friends are ready to climb mountains for the sake of friendship.

There’s no cinephile who’s never watched a Sooraj Barjatya film. In fact, there’s a pattern to his films. It starts with an ideal and happy family, making the most of their time, until the unfortunate befalls. But if you know the pattern, you can pat yourself and say that everything’s going to be alright in the end. That is exactly what you will find in Uunchai – a tale that is about deep, underlying love, friendship and life. So, Danny (who plays Bhupen) passes away in his sleep, a day after his birthday party. That’s when we see a clearer picture of the bond he shared with his pals, Amitabh Bachchan (Amit), Anupam Kher (Om) and Boman Irani (Javed).

Bhupen always wanted to go on a trek with his friends but just when he was envisioning a trip to Everest Base Camp (EBC) with them, he was gone. His friends then take the baton to take the plunge in their 70s and bury his ashes in the place that he forever thought of his own, Everest. And that is how the adventure begins.

Not only is their mission difficult but they have a lot of things to take care of. Climbing EBC in the 70s is no cakewalk. The best part if Uunchai makes it look real. For instance, health reports had to be taken care of, indifferences about whether to opt for it in the first place and fitness concerns, Uunchai had it all. As the story progresses, the film also hangs on to realism. When Javed and his wife (played by Neena Gupta) prep to surprise their newlywed daughter and son-in-law ahead of her birthday, the latter duo don’t seem too happy about it. Reason? They’re all grown up now and have a life of their own.

Parineeti Chopra has a small but meaty role. The actress only proves that she is getting better with every film. She plays a tour guide and looking at her performance, one can figure that a lot of homework went onto it. Also, we loved her costumes! Neena Gupta plays Javed’s (Boman Irani) wife in the film and since she’s so perfect at her job, we would sometimes forget that it’s happening in a reel world. Another surprise element in the film was Sarika as Mala Trivedi. Without divulging much about her role, all she does is make us wonder why doesn’t she act more!

We have to give it to Sooraj Barjatya for yet again living upto his name and doing a great job with the direction and storyline. A little into the film, there are a few pause-and-breath moments, which have been shot well. For instance, while the camping troupe along with the three lead protagonists land up on a bridge, the weather turns grey with anger and it rains cats and dogs. Now, that is no cakewalk when you are standing thousands of miles above sea level. The jerky shots and sudden close-ups were indeed intriguing.

One of the few things that could have been mended was the length of the film. Sooraj Barjatya films are famous for being lengthy and this one too is no different. Some bits and dialogues look forced too. We know it’s a film about friendships with four veteran male leads but we also wished to see more of Parineeti, Neena and Sarika.

Coming back to the pros again, it needs no mention that the star cast of the film was outstanding. Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Danny Denzongpa and Boman Irani are all legendary actors and each one of them looked effortless and real.

All in all, Uunchai is all about feelings, love, emotions, compiled into one term, commonly called friendship. The film also draws a sensible comparison between old school friendships with the Gen Y. If you are looking for good content merged with some great acting, Uunchai is the film for you. Go with your friends and family but with a disclaimer to carry lots of tissues. Afterall, who has ever said bye to a Barjatya film without a heavy but sweet lingering in the heart?

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A character in Sooraj Barjatya’s Uunchai speaks about the two lessons he has learnt from every experience. To use this method, the first takeaway from watching Rajshri Films’ Uunchai is that the upholders of traditional values have reluctantly conceded that the modern family has cracks. Secondly, a film that aims for sympathy or admiration for the elderly unfortunately does just the opposite.

When their single buddy Bhupen (Danny Danzongpa), the most fit among a gang of four, suddenly keels over with a heart attack, the grieving three – writer Amit Shrivastav (Amitabh Bachchan), bookseller Om Sharma (Anupam Kher) and lingerie shop owner Javed Siddiqui (Boman Irani) – decide to fulfil his last wish and make a trek to the Everest Base Camp.

Since Bhupen had no family, it falls upon the three friends to scatter his ashes at the place dear to him. It is strange that over a friendship of several decades, the buddies never travelled to Nepal, to which Bhupen belonged.

The preparations to undertake the expedition, which are obviously beyond the physical scope of seventy-plus men, offer a bit of humour. Also, the foolhardy mission must be kept a secret from Javed’s over possessive wife Shabina (Neena Gupta).

They drive from Delhi to Kathmandu taking detours through Agra, Kanpur, where the Siddiquis’ daughter lives, Gorakhpur to visit Om’s ancestral home and Lucknow, where a mysterious passenger, Mala (Sarika), is to join them. This road trip portion of the film is enjoyable, with the warmth among the actors suffusing their teasing banter. Manoj Kumar Khatoi’s camera captures the vivid colours and landscapes of north India – the parts not seen in the many small-town films and serials crowding the screens with their stories of crime and dysfunctionality.

It is when Uunchai reaches the point from where the difficult trek to the Everest camp is to commence that Abhishek Dixit’s screenplay hits cliche central, even as it stuns with the mist-covered picturesque mountain locations. It is not quite clear how any trekking company would accept such seniors in their group, and if they did, would they mix them with a bunch of youngsters? The tour guide, Shraddha (Parineeti Chopra), can barely conceal her impatience, as the seniors are unable to keep up.

While the trope of senior citizens taking impossible tasks to prove their strength and ne’er say die spirit has been done before, this film also needed loads of humour and unusual situations to carry it off so that audiences don’t feel the irritation of the young group every time one of the older men falls or falters. Although the youngsters are solicitous, this generation takes flak for being apathetic towards older people, particularly their parents. Amit, who has the deepest secret, also has bizarre ideas on aging.

For the armchair mountaineer, Uunchai , is a delight. Audiences get the complete experience, from quaint log cabins to sudden squalls, snow storms and swaying bridges over raging rivers. If the plot leads the three friends towards self-realisation, it is of the superficial kind, as if the film decided what it wanted them to experience and worked backwards.

If the over-long film is bearable, it because the actors make their characters endearing. Bachchan, of course, is pitch perfect (and is given a wardrobe of enviable athleisure and winter wear). Like the man he plays on screen, he chivvies the other along till they reach the finishing line. Uunchai could have been entertaining if it wasn’t so sanctimonious. A film about endurance shouldn’t end up testing the audience.

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‘Uunchai’ movie review: Amitabh Bachchan’s Everest climb is a familiar, yet enriching experience

Director sooraj barjatya’s ‘uunchai’ tells a well-written, emotional story unhurriedly with relatable moments, making one chuckle and cry in equal parts.

November 11, 2022 06:49 pm | Updated November 15, 2022 11:53 am IST

Amitabh Bachchan, Danny Denzongpa and Boman Irani in a still from ‘Uunchai’

An emotional roller-coaster that makes you chuckle and cry, Sooraj Barjatya’s Uunchai takes us to cold climes but leaves us with lots of warmth. For once we have a narrative that addresses the concerns of the aged without finding faults in the present generation. It talks of friendships that are not measured on the scales of give and take. It talks of developing a camaraderie between the young and the old, and between husband and wife, where one cares for the other, rather than depends on the other.

The messaging is ensconced in a storyline that is not consistently gripping, but not preachy either. In fact, Barjatya knows the dangers of slipping on the melodramatic slopes of yore. So, every time Amitabh Bachchan attempts to rationalise a situation, he is told: “Don’t give us your gyan.”

More importantly, after a while, Bachchan attempts a flawed character that crosses paths with his real-life image of a winner at all costs. The fact that his character is called Amit Shrivastav and that his good friend Bhupen (Danny Denzongpa) tells Amit early in the film that he has reduced himself to a salesman of emotions makes it all the more fascinating.

The trailer had raised hopes of an adventure that the three old friends undertake in the high mountains to fulfil the last wish of their buddy, but surprisingly most of the action happens in the plains, and the focus is more on the metaphorical Everests that we have to face in life. But it is the way that Amit shapes up or rather melts in the last quarter, when Bachchan of all people faces his fear, that prevents the film from falling off the cliff.

Mounted in the unhurried style of Rajshri Productions, Barjatya and co-writer Abhishek Dixit generate a series of moments that the middle-class audience can easily relate to. In the Barjatya universe, there are no villains, so we have harmless fights between friends. And there are humorous situations, like the extra effort made to placate bhabhiji who is annoyed because her husband has dared to speak to another woman. The screenplay is full of situations that we all have lived through, before the world became a smart place and social media allowed people to live in a parallel universe.

From a young age, Anupam Kher has had a flair to play old characters. Here again, he plays the grumpy Om, who is wedded to his past, with utmost conviction. Boman Irani gets the pulse of Javed, a businessman whose life is controlled by his wife Sabina (Neena Gupta), and nobody can match Bachchan in freestyle comedy. Sarika is absolutely endearing as Mala, who like Om, is also holding on to a painful past. As the guide with an attitude, Parineeti Chopra gets a half-baked character, and yet, she makes the most of it.

However, for all the talk of accepting change, Barjatya himself remains stuck to the template of a three-hour-long film. It takes away some of the bite. So does the complete silence on the spiritual side of Javed throughout the journey. And despite signing up Amit Trivedi and Irshad Kamil, the most meaningful and hummable song that captures the crux of the film is Anand Bakshi’s Ye Jeevan Hai which was composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal for Rajshri Production’s Piya Ka Ghar in 1972. Well, it is not for nothing that they say ‘old is gold’.

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Uunchai Review: Amitabh, Anupam, Boman and Danny Win You Over With Their Moving Performances

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Last Updated: November 11, 2022, 18:00 IST

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11 November 2022 | Hindi
2 hrs 53 mins | Adventure drama
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Danny Denzongpa, Parineeti Chopra, Neena Gupta, Sarika,
Director: Sooraj Barjatya
Music: Amit Trivedi

Uunchai movie review: The beauty of the film is that none of its pitfalls eventually matter. The movie wins you over with its innocence and simplicity.

Hindi cinema is obsessed with youth, and older characters are usually relegated to the background. We don’t see wrinkles and failing bodies often enough. Rarely have we seen Hindi cinema doing justice to veteran actors. It’s only in the past few years and especially after the OTT boom, many senior actors are back in the spotlight and are proving the fact that age and medium are no bar for talent. Occasionally a film like Uunchai will come along to remind us that there’s more to old people than just wrinkles and dentures.

In Uunchai, filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya brings a story about friendship, and hope and gives us a deep and heartfelt message on why we should live life by seizing the moment and following our hearts.

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This film is literally all in its writing. This isn’t to suggest that the performers on screen, Sarika, Neena Gupta, Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and Danny Denzongpa (in a cameo) and Parineeti Chopra don’t match up to the material. Oh, all of them do. They collectively shine, without a doubt.

Uunchai is the story of four friends, Amit (Amitabh Bachchan), Javed (Boman Irani), Bhupen (Danny Denzongpa), and Om (Anupam Kher). After Bhupen’s death, the other three decide to complete a trek to Mt Everest base camp, a treacherous climb as that’s the last wish of their late friend. Boys will be boys and this film catches that note beautifully.

You can be in your sixties, but a few minutes with your childhood friends takes you right back to being a teenager, playing the same old pranks. You have to love the natural way in which Bachchan’s character tries to convince Neena Gupta (Shabbo) to allow her husband (played by Irani) on a road trip to Kathmandu. The adventure even gets a bit complicated when Mala (Sarika) enters the equation.

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During the journey, their outer shells are peeled off and their true lives are revealed to one another. Emerging stronger from the experience, they are prepared to live their lives moment by moment, taking pleasure in what they have rather than bothering over what they don’t.

Barjatya tries to keep the film breezy, yet high on emotions. The screenplay, by Abhishek Dixit, feels patchy at times. The conversations are laced with real humour as the dialogues are gentle. They won’t make you ROFL, instead bringing a smile to your face. Despite some unconvincing moments in the plot, Uunchai keeps the viewers involved all the way to the climax. The tempo drops considerably in the second half, especially Bachchan’s subplot which seems a bit forced and also increases the run time. At 2 hours and 49 minutes, the film could have easily been trimmed by at least 20 minutes. Admittedly, there are moments where the film does get preachy and you find yourself shifting in your seats, but the seasoned filmmaker ensures that the story doesn’t lose its charm.

What makes Uunchai that much more enjoyable are the performances. Amitabh Bachchan’s infectious energy sets the pitch. He is great in the quieter moments, and his chemistry with his co-stars is endearing. Anupam Kher delivers a measured, affecting performance, while Boman Irani brings an effortless, comfortable energy to his character. His timing, be it emotional or comic scenes, is impeccable. Neena Gupta compliments Irani’s light disposition and serenity with a measured delivery that highlights her poise and accessibility.

Danny Denzongpa is charming in his cameo and you will fall in love with his affable smile. Sarika, who returns to the big screen after a long hiatus, is a delight to watch. Parineeti Chopra holds her fort amongst the seasoned actors and does her job well.

The beauty of the film is that none of its pitfalls eventually matter. The movie wins you over with its innocence and simplicity. It is the effortless performances, coupled with their intoxicating screen presence that makes this movie worth watching.

Uunchai is uneven but heartfelt. Despite its flaws, the emotions connect. Getting to see some of the finest talents in Indian cinema together is enough to pull anyone to the theatre. And if you are game for a family drama with a message, Uunchai is a film for you. It has its heart in the right place, if not many other things.

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Amitabh Bachchan-Anupam Kher’s slice-of-life film ‘Uunchai’ gets love from Twitterati

Be prepared to keep a box of tissues handy as Uunchai is all set to move you with a roller-coaster of emotions. Bollywood celebrities who attended the grand premiere of Uunchai hosted by Anupam Kher a day before its release, are already lauding the brilliance of the film that it is. And we aren’t surprised. When veteran actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Neena Gupta, Danny Denzongpa come together to tell a riveting tale like Uunchai , it is bound to scale heights. Well, without further ado we’ll take you through the Uunchai reviews.

Helmed by Rajshri Productions chairman, Uunchai isn’t like the conventional Barajatya movies you’ve seen up till now but in terms of emotions, it’s an archetypal Barajatya flick. The film explores the quintessential trajectory of friendship including the lighter and harder moments that life throws at one like a curveball.

Releasing on at least over 500 screens in India, Uunchai is set to enthrall viewers like never before. Shot extensively in Nepal, this slice-of-life film explores more than just friendship which is the heart of the story. It exudes the finest of sentiments that people go through in their lifetime – happiness, sorrow, fear, and anger. It’s a compelling tale of four friends who live these emotions, wear it on their sleeve and navigate through the ups and downs in life. While we’ve already told you how thrilling the film is, look for the trailer yourself to make sure you don’t miss out on this gem.

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Uunchai Review: Twitter gives a thumbs-up

Early reviews suggest that the audience is really moved by veteran actors’ Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and Danny Denzongpa’s camaraderie. Twitter is all hearts for this heartwarming film and it’s clearly emerging as one of the best family dramas. Apart from four lead actors, we have Neena Gupta, Sarika and Nafisa Ali Sodhi charming the audience through their humble yet graceful performances. Not to forget, this film shows Parineeti Chopra in a quite different role and viewers are appreciating her simple act.

#Uunchai is really high on emotions and good performances. This film belongs to @AnupamPKher . Versatile, comical relief and too good in emotions. His ghaat scene with #SrBachchan will be remembered for long. After #saransh it’s his one of the best. Finally a good family film. — विवेक शर्मा (Vivek Sharma)🇮🇳 (@MainVivekSharma) November 11, 2022

Uunchai Movie Review: A Heartfelt Story of Friendship https://t.co/NmmyPxMkqB via @Flickonclick #Uunchai #UunchaiReview #ParineetiChopra #AmitabhBachchan #Bollywood #AnupamKher #BomanIrani #Entertainment — Tanuj Kwatra (@tkwatra8) November 11, 2022

#Uunchai Review: Family Entertainer is a Roller-Coaster Of Emotions, Humour & Thrill. @SrBachchan , @bomanirani , #Danny Very Good.. @AnupamPKher You Nailed it. @ParineetiChopra Excellent Performance.. @Neenagupta001 Outstanding. #Sooraj ji Direction Fantastic. Rating : ⭐⭐⭐⭐ pic.twitter.com/EDwDunakC5 — Vishwajit Patil (@_VishwajitPatil) November 11, 2022

Film critic Taran Adarsh has given his verdict and called Uunchai a heart-warming film.

#OneWordReview … #Uunchai : HEARTWARMING. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½ #SoorajRBarjatya delivers a straight-from-the-heart film that celebrates friendship and hope… A simplistic plot treated with utmost simplicity, with drama and emotions [post-interval] being its USP. #UunchaiReview pic.twitter.com/56S0ez1USJ — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 11, 2022

Meanwhile, another film critic Neeraj Roy also gave it a thumbs up on the social media platform.

A film to be watched with friends and family. One will go to any length or #Uunchai for a friend. Congrats @SrBachchan @AnupamPKher @bomanirani @Neenagupta001 and #SoorajBarjatya for 75 years and 60 beautiful films from the house of @rajshri pic.twitter.com/htSaHnV39z — Neeraj Roy (@neerajroy) November 9, 2022

Uunchai review: Bollywood is all praise for this Amitabh Bachchan starrer

From Salman Khan to Madhuri Dixit to Rani Mukherjee, major Bollywood stars were in attendance at Anupam Kher’s grand premiere last night to see Sooraj Barajatya’s film and they only had love for the film. Actor Reteish Deshmukh took to Twitter to share his views on the same.

Saw #Uunchai last night. Quintessential Rajshree film. Sooraj ji is a phenomenal director who knows how to touch the hearts of the audiences & he proves it yet again. @SrBachchan ji is beyond brilliant. @bomanirani , @AnupamPKher , @ParineetiChopra Neenaji, Sarika ji are so so good — Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) November 10, 2022

Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit also took to the microblogging site to share how the film has newer meanings in life in old age.

#Uunchai isn’t just a film. Its is a spirit of new beginnings and newer meanings of life in old age. Thank u #soorajbarjatya ji for bringing bk positivity on screen. The performances of veterans make you realise the reason why they are legends. @AnupamPKher pic.twitter.com/6TaxN3rfmV — Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) November 10, 2022

From critics to filmmakers to audience at large, everyone is loving this family drama. So, are you going to trek through this life-size adventure?

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Uunchai Review: Too Much Rona Dhona

Uunchai has a simple enough story that drags on for 169 minutes and 48 seconds on the sheer good will of its veteran cast, points out Sukanya Verma.

Frail old folk overcoming physical limitations and taking on challenges beyond their capabilities for the sake of friendship is inspirational. But Sooraj R Barjatya's Uunchai mines it for melodrama.

Back in 1989, when the debutant director highlighted young Salman Khan's grit at overcoming hardships in Maine Pyar Kiya , it came from a place of naïve impulses.

But his insistence to romanticise 80-year-old Amitabh Bachchan's triumph against overwhelming odds in the same vein is plain unnatural.

Uunchai forcibly draws out our emotions by playing up the octogenarian actor's ordeal in a drama whose focus fluctuates between friendship, trekking, ageing, closures and making peace.

Goody-goody ideals have formed the core of Rajshri Production's values for 75 years, an attribute it steadfastly upholds in Uunchai where the religious identity of a staunch Hindu (as well as liberal), a moderate Muslim and their Nepalese best friend never comes in way of their affection.

What's disappointing is how made-up these bonds seem.

Amitabh Bachchan, Danny Denzongpa and Anupam Kher's Hum reunion is gate-crashed by a cheerful new entrant in Boman Irani, but the camaraderie is just not there -- neither on screen nor on script.

For long-time friends, they are surprisingly clueless about each other's lives, history and health.

How does a revenue officer and hosiery seller become besties in the first place? It's only because all four are so seasoned in their profession that Uunchai exudes an air of bonhomie and free flowing interactions.

Uunchai has a simple enough story that drags on for 169 minutes and 48 seconds on the sheer good will of its veteran cast. After the demise of their fittest friend, three elderly men from Delhi resolve to honour his last wishes and immerse his ashes in the mountains he hails from.

Craggy and covered in pristine white snow, the Himalayas are a metaphor for age and will as well as overcoming life-sized mountains. Buoyed by their buddy's belief, Everest has answers for everything, and the senior citizen troika embark on the journey of a lifetime.

An itinerary for a trek to the Mount Everest base camp in Nepal is set as the three friends get busy building their stamina, hoodwinking one's overprotective wife (a feisty Neena Gupta) and swallowing some bitter truths about estranged partners, extended families and parenting along the way.

If the mawkish sentimentality of these clumsily written conflicts isn't jarring enough, shoving down Piya Ka Ghar 's philosophical melody, Yeh Jeevan Hai as an explanation for 'it is what it is' makes it even worse.

If one half of Uunchai documents the difficulties of hiking on bumpy terrain and high altitude guided by tour leader Parineeti Chopra (her real life commitment to fitness reflects in her no nonsense detailing of what to expect on a tough trekking turf), the other half is an meandering road trip to Kanpur, Agra, Lucknow of foodies feasting on kachori s and imarti s.

Guess it won't be a Sooraj R Barjatya film without one elaborate scene of breakfast on the table.

Hunky-dory scenarios can get dreary even for a dove like Barjatya. To make the six-day trek eventful, he manufactures medical issues around Bachchan, gives Parineeti something to grumble about and tosses in (a wonderfully natural) Sarika's mystery woman harbouring a secret about their late friend.

The upshot is needless delay and endless rona dhona .

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Uunchai Movie Review

List of Uunchai Movie Reviews from various popular critics and news portals. Kindly bookmark this page to check all the reviews which will be updated accordingly.

Release Date - 11th November 2022

Total Reviews - 4

Overall Word of Mouth (Critics) - Mixed to Positive!

1. Taran Adarsh -

#OneWordReview... #Uunchai: HEARTWARMING. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½ #SoorajRBarjatya delivers a straight-from-the-heart film that celebrates friendship and hope… A simplistic plot treated with utmost simplicity, with drama and emotions [post-interval] being its USP. #UunchaiReview

2. Times of India -

Life is too short to say ‘phir kabhi’ and friends can be family. Uunchai scales new heights in terms of storytelling and concept, but never quite reaches the top. The film is not solely about older people, and even with its flaws there’s a certain relatability to the characters and the story. We wish the writing was stronger and did more justice to the fabulous cast.

3. Rediff -

Hunky-dory scenarios can get dreary even for a dove like Barjatya. To make the six-day trek eventful, he manufactures medical issues around Bachchan, gives Parineeti something to grumble about and tosses in (a wonderfully natural) Sarika's mystery woman harbouring a secret about their late friend.

4. Komal Nahta -

Uunchai will be loved more by the elderly audience than the youth. It may have taken a slow start but its collections will definitely and undoubtedly pick up on the strength of positive word of mouth. However, it has limited appeal for the youth.

Uunchai REVIEW: Amitabh Bachchan starrer is a heartwarming movie backed by an emotion-driven plot and stellar performances

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Film: Uunchai

Directed by: Sooraj R. Barjatya

Star Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Danny Denzongpa, Sarika, Neena Gupta, Parineeti Chopra

Uunchai Movie Review:

I know that only very few wouldn’t have a last wish. While many manage to fulfill their dreams and ambitions, a certain few fail to. Uunchai, based on a journey of three friends around 60 years of age or so, who plan to trek to the Everest Base Camp aka EBC, is all about friendship and hope. The movie is heartwarming and well-executed. However, if you let go of the beautifully captured and picturesque views of the Himalayas, Uunchai does have its flaws. As the stellar performances and plot keep you hooked, the music of the movie keeps it all well-bound together and accompanies it perfectly.

Uunchai opens with Parineeti Chopra, the trek guide, excited and welcoming her team. She looks amped up for the trek and so are the other youngsters in the clan. However, it is a test for three friends, Amit Srivastava (Amitabh Bachchan), Om Sharma (Anupam Kher) and Javed Siddiqui (Boman Irani) who set on a mission to fulfill their beloved late friend Bhupen’s (Danny Dengonzpa) last wish. One can easily sense fear in them as they gear up to take up a challenge that is not for the faint-hearted.

The trailer of the Sooraj Barjatya directorial might inspire you, but the movie will make you want to have an expedition of your own. Or maybe, Uunchai will leave you wanting a story just like that of four friends, left to be told.

Three friends take a trek to the Everest Base Camp. A simple trek turns out to be a personal, emotional, and spiritual journey as they battle their physical limitations and discover the true meaning of freedom.

Star Performances:

Amitabh Bachchan plays the role of the writer of the best-selling books, Amit Srivastava. And, he is a dashing and handsome star. His performance in the movie, after Goodbye, is refreshing. Big B’s new character is a treat to watch.

Anupam Kher plays the role of an irritated book stall owner, Om Sharma, who is not interested in selling off his shop. Kher delivers a stunning performance as he plays his character well.

Boman Irani as Javed Siddiqui and Neena Gupta as Shabina Siddiqui leave you mesmerized by their onscreen chemistry. They are a treat to watch. Neena Gupta once again delivers a short yet entertaining performance. And, you will definitely love her.

Parineeti Chopra, who essays the character of a trek leader, Shraddha Gupta, perfectly fits into her role. She makes you believe she can guide you on a trek to the Everest Base Camp. Not kidding!

The performances of Sarika (Mala Trivedi), Danny Dengonzpa (Bhupen) and Nafisa Ali (Sumitra Shrivastava) add gravitas to what makes the amazing cast of Uunchai, unfaulty.

Screenplay: Sooraj Barjatya deserves applause for his near to perfect execution and visual spectacle of a film. After Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Barjatya comes back with a bang! And, Uunchai manages to bring him to the top spot once again. Be it the grandeur, the almost three-hour-long movie, or the songs; the filmmaker gives you a taste of good cinema and how! He shows how filmmaking is not lost and that Bollywood does make properly executed movies, with a simple yet heartwarming narrative, that has an almost three-hour long run time.

Drawbacks: A few ‘idhar udhar’ (here and there) makes Uunchai an average watch. At the beginning of the movie, I failed to find flaws. To be honest, my mind was even hanging between the rating I would want to give. However, by the interval, you start noticing the flaws. To elaborate further, although Neena Gupta was awesome, her character Shabina entertained me only as much as a few bouts of laughter. Eventually, the character sort of left me irritated. I was then put off instantly. Secondly, Amit and Om land in Mala’s room and suddenly discover her identity was not connecting. Lastly, Boman Irani doing a video call to Shabina from the Everest Base Camp, not from a Satellite phone, but via our general mobile service provider; quite fishy! I wonder how one could make a video call at such Uunchai when making a video call during mere travel is impossible in India.

Uunchai’s background music and songs bind the movie together. The powerful background keeps you engaged. What’s more interesting is, the background music changes with the different scenes and it’s intensity, rather than one score all throughout. Songs like Keti Ho, Haan Kar De, Savera are pleasing to the ear.

Conclusion I recommend one to watch this movie. Forgetting the minor flaws in Uunchai, the Sooraj Barjatya directorial is something you could buy a ticket for. Although the movie is rather long, if observed closely, you understand why every nook and detail was required to be explained or why the screenplay was in a certain way. Lastly, Barjatya and his team serve you ‘grandiosity’ at its best.

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Uunchai Review: Sooraj Barjatya's Film Is An Age-Defying Ode To Friendship And Life

Uunchai is a hard relate, for everyone. it teaches you, without being preachy, that change is the only constant and its acceptance - although hard - makes life more endearing in the long run..

Three old men and two old women are on a road journey to Kathmandu. You don't see that often in films, do you? While Sooraj Barjatya's Uunchai is a full-blooded Rajshri film, it is diverse, intensifying and life-altering without the backdrop of a big fat traditional wedding or a family reunion. Uunchai's star cast featuring the generation that literally plays their age and owns the very fabric of their characters feels like a defining moment not only for B-Town but also for us as an audience.

Uunchai is a hard relate, for everyone. It teaches you, without being preachy, that change is the only constant and its acceptance - although hard - makes life more endearing in the long run. It acquaints you that life and relationships are a balance we must maintain until our last breath, and not when we are expected to make it work. The film surfaced formidable, hard-to-accept truths, about the parent-child relationship, that being older does not ultimately put you in the right and being younger does not imply you're always in the wrong when in a situation unfavourable for your parents.

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The film begins with unravelling a heartwarming bond between four friends from different walks of life Amit Shrivastav (Amitabh Bachchan), Javed Siddiqui (Boman Irani), Om Sharma (Anupam Kher) and Bhupen (Danny Dengongpa). The plot further deepens as the three friends Shrivastav, Siddiqui, and Sharma set on a road journey, in the company of Siddiqui's spouse Sabina Siddiqui (Neena Guta) and Mala Trivedi (Sarika), post-Bhupen's sudden demise leaving them with memories, pain and anew purpose to live up to. The three decide to honour Bhupen's last wish of going on a trek with his friends to Everest Base Camp, by taking a hike in majestic Nepal hills to spread their friend's ashes in the mountains he always longed for. They embark on a journey of self-discovery, unexpected challenges and overcoming inhibitions in each other's acquired strength. Will they be able to honour their friend's final wish? Will the insurmountable challenges break them? Or will they embark on a journey that will change their lives forever?

My two most prominent takeaways from the film were two feelings I had, one watching the film and the other looking at the hall full of the older generation accompanied by their friends, families and grandchildren.

Sooraj Barjatya, like usual, managed to bring people together in a way like no other and that's not all, he showcases the road journey as reflective, relatable and restoring in more ways than one, and the best part about it is that he, returning to direction after seven long years, makes it seem effortless.

"Doston ki baat hi alag hai, Dil bharta hi nahin"

There's a scene at the beginning where Danny Denzongpa says, " Doston ki baat hi alag hai, Dil bharta hi nahin ." That's pretty much what gets the film rolling into what can be seen as an adventure full of life lessons through a road trip from Delhi to Kathmandu via Kanpur, Lucknow and Gorakhpur. Every halt will give you a lesson or two, and you'll realise you knew it all along but are too afraid to practice or be vocal about it.

The friendship between Irani, Bachchan and Kher is beautifully depicted, and the fact that they have not done a full-fledged film together in this regard makes it even more special. Neena Gupta and Boman Irani are endearing as the adorable couple Sabina and Javed, with the two having some of the film's most captivating dialogue exchange. I'm sure the audience would want more of this pairing in the future; I do. As the grumpy one among the friend group, Kher offers the most hilarious comic instances. There's nothing Amitabh Bachchan cannot do as an actor, and his vulnerability on screen makes you believe all the unpretentious gyaan he passes in between scenes.

There's a cameo by Nafisa Ali Sodhi, who plays Bachchan's spouse Abhilasha Shrivastav and brightens up the screen with her two-minute scenes. Danny Denzongpa's presence makes you want for more of him on screen, he is so graceful that it almost makes you forget he has ever played a negative role in his life. Parineeti Chopra paves her way into becoming a Rajshri actor with full conviction. She plays a strict tour guide who is going through a turmoil of her own and has some lessons to learn along the way. Neena Gupta's expressions and dialogue delivery are so well refined, she's natural like everyone says. It's pleasant to watch Sarika play Mala Trivedi, a woman motivated by redemption to take that hike to the camp, with such an assured demeanour.

The soul of the film is the resilience that defines the honourable friendship between the characters

Resilience, which surpasses age-defying norms, shackles societal acceptance of what the older generation is expected to do, and paves way for redefining purpose regardless of what stage of life one is in. I can now identify with my 65-year-old father even more because, like these elderly individuals in Uunchai , who welcome living in uncertainty but look forward to every moment of their existence, my father also believes in showing up without fear of his advancing age or ill health. He, like all parents, is unstoppable, and I believe we sometimes underestimate the older generation because aren't they all doing precisely what our generation is doing? - Hustling in anticipation, living with expectation.

Thankfully, the cast and crew of Uunchai make the plot around the trek to the Everest Base Camp credible. With the mannerism of the characters blending into the conventions of the trek with grave difficulties, multiple challenges involved in the itinerary, and the strength that sometimes breaks, the oldies hiking up the mountain looks believable and inspirational.

Sunil Gandhi has done an impeccable job at writing scenes which are high on emotions and serve their purpose with great timing and camaraderie between the characters, whether it's their onset of the trip in Delhi, their pit stop in Knaour or the unexpected turn of events at Gorakhpur, the thread of the film woven into fine storytelling doesn't break and keeps you hooked. Shout out to Manoj Kumar Khatoi for exemplary cinematography. The long and close shots of the magical Himalayas are brilliant and so very captivating.

The film won't pump you to go for a trek tomorrow, that's not its purpose. The film showcases the mountain within us that we all fear climbing in our capacities. Your life isn’t over until it’s literally over, and that is the most significant takeaway from Uunchai , a lesson that will stay with you for life and not just until the theatre's exit.

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Uunchai film review: This buddy-drama decides to sleep when it has promises to keep

Rating: ( 2.5 / 5).

“Friendship was their only motivation,” reads the tagline of Uunchai , a story of three friends who trek to Everest Base Camp in honour of their deceased companion. Bollywood has, time and again, given us tales of doing the extreme for your fellow comrade. Be it helping the bride run from her marriage ( 3 Idiots ), going for a bachelor trip even when you don’t find the third amigo funny ( Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara ) or shooting a defence minister ( Rang De Basanti ). The question is, is that friend worth it? And if yes, how does the audience know that?

Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Neena Gupta, Parineeti Chopra and Sarika Thakur

Directed by: Sooraj Barjatya

Danny Denzongpa as Bhupen, whose death sets the film in motion, is still affable and charming even when he is not playing a bourgeoisie villain. He is obsessed with climbing Mount Everest, because he told us. He is a great friend, because his friends told us. He wanted to have a just society, because his lost love later tells us. A lot of telling and a bit of preaching happens during this Sooraj Barjatya film. As for Bhupen, you, and also his friends, only remember him dancing with a Nepali cap on. Thus, the central motivation of the film wobbles like a mountain bridge.

But it's still refreshing to see Barjatya break away from the grand family. In Uunchai , Amitabh Bachchan plays Amit Srivastava, a writer who is estranged from his wife; Anupam Kher is Om, who left his brothers in Gorakhpur to establish a books business in Delhi, and Boman Irani plays Javed, an lingerie salesman with a controlling spouse. If this was the early nineties, this film would have been set in Om’s, now ramshackle, haveli and the title would have represented a business family’s losing morals at the height of its success. Bless our stars, Uunchai is a buddy film. But it is still an uphill road less travelled for Barjatya and he manages to keep on track. He crosses all milestones of a road-comedy: there is the initial reluctance to go on the trip, the uninvited traveller who has a past and the jolly friend who is hiding a deadly disease. The film at points feels like traditional Rajshri characters dealing with an evolving world. In a scene Anupam Kher’s Om, after being shunned by his elder brother, asks Amitabh, “ Sab kuch badal kyun jata hain?” (Why does everything change?). In another sequence, Amitabh explains to Boman's Javed and his wife Shabina (an alluring Neena Gupta), after their daughter doesn’t invite them for her birthday party, that sometimes they should also understand their children’s predicament. Although it’s a dated theme, Uunchai tries to bring the young and the elderly together, arms-over-shoulders, laughing and being merry with just a Hariharan song missing.

The hurdle, however, is the pacing. Barjatya spends too much time on the stopovers. The film starts from Delhi, crosses Kanpur, Agra, and Gorakhpur before reaching Kathmandu, and before the actual trek begins, we are into 80 percent of the film. Uunchai then inflates its length to make up for lost time and resultantly becomes dreary. It emphasizes a point with its sentimental music long after it is made. The film goes on and on, like its main characters on trek, but doesn’t explore the thrill and the dangers of climbing Everest enough. You start hoping for the climax to come sooner and when it does, it is more relieving than cathartic. Uunchai ’s runtime feels like a lifetime. But I guess, ye jeevan hain .

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‘uunchai’ review: heartfelt film that's an ode to pals you’d move mountains for, 'uunchai' stars amitabh bachchan, anupam kher, boman irani, danny denzongpa, parineeti chopra and others..

What would one expect from Sooraj Barjatya films if not an emotional rollercoaster? Most of his earlier films like Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! were, in my grandmother’s words, ‘good family fun’. Is his latest venture Uunchai any different? At the offset, it wouldn’t seem so.

However, once the film continues to progress, it’s tough to miss the experiment Barjatya is conducting with what constitutes ‘family’. Uunchai is the story of four friends, Amit ( Amitabh Bachchan ), Javed (Boman Irani), Bhupen (Danny Denzongpa), and Om ( Anupam Kher ). After Bhupen’s death, the other three decide to complete a trek to the peak of Mt Everest (a notoriously treacherous climb) in an aakhri iccha (last wish) gesture.

Earlier Barjatya films often focused on nuclear families and the interdependence between each family member. This interdependence and proximity was often treated as a catalyst for the protagonists’ happily ever after (he literally has an immensely successful film titled Hum Saath-Saath Hain ). This common thread is missing, or rather twisted, in Uunchai.

'Uunchai' stars Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Danny Denzongpa, Parineeti Chopra and others.

Anupam Kher, Amitabh Bachchan, and Boman Irani in a still fromm Uunchai.

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While the film is all about camaraderie and a fighting spirit aided by the presence of one’s closest allies, it also touches on the importance of solitude, showcasing that some battles are best fought alone.

Despite the level of danger, the location the film is set in is breathtaking and deserves an equally competent treatment. Cinematographer Manoj Kumar Khatoi paints the entire landscape on screen with enough wide angle shots to fill a tank while shifting to close ups when tensions rise. They’re both predictable moves cinematically and threaten to become exposition heavy but the line is tread carefully for the most part.

The first half of the film, when it comes to colour, is quintessential Sooraj Barjatya - there is every shade of blue, yellow, and the staple Rajshri Production hues of red. But as the second half rolls in, the palette shifts to whites and somber blues, indicating a comfortable tone-shift for the film.

A still from the film.

Where the film suffers is in its duration. Uunchai has a strong emotional core but it lacks strength in brevity. The film’s runtime could’ve been cut down much more with the makers still retaining every message and every emotion. Some story arcs tend to stray away from the main plot, making them dreary to sit through and process.

While an emotional core is essential for a film like this, there are instances where it feels forced. This is a tale of perseverance in the face of adversity and while, yes, our older protagonists’ journey is predictably full of strife, some of it borders on trauma for trauma’s sake.

When it comes to performances, every actor on screen, including Neena Gupta and Sarika, are masters of their craft. The four friends have an indelible chemistry on-screen which makes it easier to believe their motivations. Amitabh Bachchan, once again, proves that he can go from humorous to morose in the blink of an eye.

Boman Irani and Danny Denzongpa in a still from Uunchai.

Both Boman Irani and Anupam Kher play their parts as they’re meant to, adding their own unique touches to Barjatya’s story. A certain scene at the ghats with Bachchan and Kher is indicative of both the actors’ skill and the story’s ability to draw out the emotions it needs.

Danny Denzongpa, who made his name in Bollywood with darker and intense roles (case in point, Phir Wahi Raat and the iconic Kancha Cheena in Agneepath ), is a pleasant surprise on screen with his easygoing delivery and disarming charm.

Parineeti Chopra with Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, and Boman Irani in a still.

Parineeti Chopra, sharing the screen with multiple veterans, holds her own for the most part even though her character is the least fleshed-out of all. A meatier role, even with some more context into who she is, would’ve made her a more stable addition to the story.

Uunchai released in theatres on 11 November.

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Uunchai directed by Sooraj Barjatya stars Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Parineeti Chopra, Boman Irani, Danny Denzongpa, Neena Gupta & Sarika Thakur. This is the most non-rajshri film Sooraj Barjatya has made, in terms of both style and substance. This film is about three friends who set out on a trek to the base camp of Mount Everest as we see in the trailer of Uunchai. To know more about it, watch the full review by @Aritra's Gyan on Reviews and More by Film Companion.

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Some movies like #Uunchai should not be reviewed. All i can say is, there are some filmmakers whose movie should not be judged. Just go to theatre and appreciate it because they have given us so much in return like #HAHK , #HSSH , #MPK , #Dosti etc #UunchaiReview @rajshri — Devaa Jain (@DevaaJain) November 11, 2022

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Too good. Very emotional. Finally a good film. Dada @SrBachchan at his best. A must see film for all. — विवेक शर्मा (Vivek Sharma)🇮🇳 (@MainVivekSharma) November 10, 2022

#OneWordReview … #Uunchai : HEARTWARMING. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½ #SoorajRBarjatya delivers a straight-from-the-heart film that celebrates friendship and hope… A simplistic plot treated with utmost simplicity, with drama and emotions [post-interval] being its USP. #UunchaiReview pic.twitter.com/56S0ez1USJ — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 11, 2022

फिल्म निर्माता अशोक पंडित ने लिखा, ऊंचाई सिर्फ एक फिल्म नहीं है. यह नई शुरुआत और बुढ़ापे में जीवन के नए अर्थों की भावना है.स्क्रीन पर सकारात्मकता लाने के लिए सूरज बड़जात्या जी को धन्यवाद. दिग्गजों का प्रदर्शन आपको इस कारण का एहसास कराता है कि वो लीजेंड क्यों है. वहीं, रितेश देशमुख ने लिखा, कल रात ऊंचाई देखी. सर्वोत्कृष्ट राजश्री फिल्म. सूरज जी एक असाधारण निर्देशक हैं जो जानते हैं कि दर्शकों के दिलों को कैसे छूना है और उन्होंने इसे एक बार फिर साबित किया है.

https://twitter.com/ashokepandit/status/1590634200931397634 ओपनिंग डे पर कितना कमा सकती है फिल्म ऊंचाई?

मीडिया रिपोर्ट्स में बताया गया है कि फिल्म ऊंचाई की 7 करोड़ से अधिक टिकटों की बिक्री हुई है. भारत में फल्म 483 स्क्रीन्स और दुनिया भर में लगभग 900 स्क्रीन्स पर रिलीज होने जा रही है. कहा जा रहा है कि पहले दिन मूवी 1.5-2 करोड़ कमा सकती है.

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Uunchai: Amitabh Bachchan Starrer Takes Off Well, Crosses ₹10 Crores At Box Office

On its opening day, Uunchai did decently well by collecting ₹1.65-1.75 crore nett.

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Updated - 2022-11-14, 19:52 IST

#Uunchai touches uunchai on Day 3… Glowing word of mouth has come into play… Fantastic trending on limited screens/tight showcasing… Double digit weekend indicates the power of content… Fri 1.81 cr, Sat 3.64 cr, Sun 4.71 cr. Total: ₹ 10.16 cr. #India biz. pic.twitter.com/Qfsz1kTo0G — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 14, 2022

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