Sooraj Barjatya Begins His Next Directorial, Star-Studded 'Uunchai'

Mumbai, October 4 - Sooraj Barjatya has begun production for his 7th directorial film titled "Uunchai" in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 4. The film is said to be a drama that features an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Neena Gupta, and Parineeti Chopra in key roles along with Danny Denzongpa and Sarika.

Anupam Kher, on October 4, took to Twitter and announced that his 520th film "Uunchai" has begun filming and also posted a picture of camera-shy Sooraj Barjatya with clapper board. "Friends! The journey of my 520th film #Uunchai begins. Working with cinema genius #Soorajbarjatya & @rajshrifilms is a blessing! I really had to coax camera shy #Sooraj for this pic. Please bless us & #Uunchai!", he wrote.

"Uunchai" is said to be a beautiful slice of life tale of four friends, who are aged 60 plus. Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Anupam Kher, and Danny Denzongpa will be playing the character of four friends. The premise of the film has the right blend of feel-good elements with strong rooted emotions.

The movie will reportedly be shot over a 40-days of schedule in Nepal followed by short schedules in Mumbai and Delhi before calling it a wrap. It will be shot over a period of five months as makers are targetting to wrap it up by March 2022. It is being produced by Rajshri Production banner of Barjatya.

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