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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)

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 scales new heights in terms of storytelling and concept, but never quite reaches the top.

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MANISHA SIRWANI 7218 221 days ago

If I have to describe or rename this movie I would rename it as &quot; Hum saath saath hain Featuring Everest Base Camp &quot;.<br/>I actually had good expections from this one because I like slow paced and Motivating Content. But this one is quite boring. The Starcast is On-point but Story is damm weak &amp; Production house haven't Changed their way of Story Telling which is Very Important in today's time. I didn't like Parineeti's Character and she was not fitting the part. She as a Trek Leader is not Convincing enough &amp; unable to control the damage on Trek. Also writer could have worked on Other side characters who are part of Everest Base Camp. I liked all the other Aspects which includes Frames, Tones, Cinematography &amp; Music. The transitions from past to present are very smooth &amp; it shows how visionary Sooraj Barjatya is as a Director. The movie tries to Celebrate the Friendship but Dialogues &amp; The Situations in each Character's life doesn't touch the Core. Well, we hope Bollywood comes up with these Subjects with good Scripts .

Om 76 377 days ago

Heart touching movie &lt;3

Manu 456 days ago

Just too good movie. Teaches you about various but common behavioral scuffles within a family and how to rise above them. Adventure is there as well.

Edward Wilson Mollah 457 days ago

Great Movie to watch with family. Amazing work of all stars...

Ram Thakur 107 459 days ago

I fully agree the first half of the movie is the best. My major disappointment about the second half is lack of authenticity about the locale, i.e., trek from Namche Bazar to Everest Base Camp. I have trekked to EBC thrice in my life. You don't trek every day for acclimatization reasons on this part of the trail. The location of EBC is not exact. It is totally fictitious. The long bridge on which some irrelevant action is shot is below Namche and we cross it on the second day's trek from Phakding to Namche. There is no such bridge between Lobuche and EBC. Shows total lack of proper research. Overall, it is a good movie in terms of human feelings, relationships and life in general.

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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.

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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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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.

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 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?

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, 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.

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 per cent of the film. Uunchai then inflates its length to make up for lost time and resultantly becomes dreary.

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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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 Movie Review: A Heartfelt Story of Friendship

Uunchai Movie Review: The beautiful bond of friendship is wonderfully explored in this emotional and inspiring movie. All cast members are fantastic with their roles, making it a perfect film to celebrate friendship, courage and determination.

Uunchai Movie Review Rating: 4/5

Uunchai Movie Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Anupam Kher, Danny Danzongpa, Sarika, Neena Gupta and Parineeti Chopra

Uunchai Movie Director: Sooraj Barjatya

Uunchai Movie Story: Four friends on the cusp of official retirement age in India share a beautiful bond of friendship. One of them, played by Danny Danzongpa, had always dreamt of scaling the heights of Mount Everest and conveyed his feelings to the gang. However, before they all can take any action, the character played by Danzongpa dies, which sets in motion the ultimate journey of the other three friends to defeat the odds and train to scale Mount Everest and give a deserving farewell to their deceased friends.

Uunchai Movie Review

Uunchai, directed by Sooraj Barjatya, is unlike all his previous films that needed a lot of pomp and show. This is an unconventional choice for Barjatya and his first attempt at making something ordinary in terms of grandeur but stimulating, motivating and inspiring on a different end. The film is brilliant and showcases friendship as one of those bonds that can motivate you to achieve the impossible at times.

Amitabh Bachchan is, as usual brilliant. When was the last time he had a given performance that we did not like? We don’t even really remember. That’s how good he has been over the past few years. He is wonderful to watch on the screen, and his presence exudes an aura that just attracts the viewers towards everything he does or says in the film.

Boman Irani and Anupam Kher are always true to their roles. They are naturals who have reached this stage due to their hard work and dedication. They are equally as good as Bachchan in this flick. Neena Gupta and Sarika are also fantastic in their roles. However, the one who steals the spotlight in this film at certain points is Parineeti Chopra , in her role as the instructor who helps the trio of Amitabh, Boman and Anupam to prepare for Mount Everest.

And what can we say about Danny here? He is just easy on the eyes in this film. His dream and conviction are what motivate his friends. We loved him, and he delivered a solid performance. Music in Uucnchai is also fabulous. It complements the storyline and delves you into that motivation that the trio of friends feel.

All in all, it’s a beautiful film that deserves to be watched in the theatres with the closest of your friends.

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#Unchai So nice to see such positive reviews pouring in. On my watch list for sure. Loved the trailer. Good actors deserve to be watched and in this one there are too many in one frame. 😍 Also, it's a #SoorajBarjatya film.🫶 — Smitaa Roy (@SufiandMe) November 10, 2022

#Uunchai Trailer Review: Superb 👌 Casting Looks Top-Notch 👏 Cinematography 💯 Music & BGM👏 Story looks good & if the screenplay & writing works, it's a sureshot hit👌 Waiting 😁 #UunchaiTrailer #Unchai #AmitabhBachchan #AnupamKher #BomanIrani #ParineetiChopra #bollywood pic.twitter.com/px9IiYwxIf — Kumar Swayam (@KumarSwayam3) October 18, 2022

Yes #Genius is Very nice movie..but kuchh bikaun critics ne movie ka galat review kiye hai.. Wakai bahut achhi hai is movie ko jis unchai par hona chahiye tha shayad waha nhi pahuch payi... — संदीप तिवारी (@Panditji399) September 3, 2018

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I think you should review, after a long time I am actually excited to go see a movie in a theatre, maybe after Kashmir files, look like a good triumph of spirit movie #uunchai #abhitabhbachan #anupamkher — Morellos (@morellos_shakes) October 20, 2022

Positive reviews pouring in for #Uunchai 😍 now EXCITED for Sooraj Barjatya's next with #SalmanKhan ..🔥 Prem is coming back.🫶 @BeingSalmanKhan — Mohammed Sohail ❁ (@ItsSohailM) 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

2/4 For Gurudev @SrBachchan Sir , He's a ONE MAN ARMY . His level of brilliance & natural act is so Legendary that all the time he's present on the screen ,you can connect yourself with Mr.SRIVASTAVA Even after 53 years , the same magic he does . Truly he owns MAGIC. #Uunchai pic.twitter.com/kUGseRTYir — EF Arko Majumdar 🇮🇳 (@arkomajumdaref) November 11, 2022

1/4 #UunchaiReview - CULT CLASSIC. 🌟🌟🌟🌟 It was indeed great to bring myself along the cult friendship legacy of #Uunchai FDFS today I'm speechless after taking a roller coaster ride of all emotions in a never seen before Gem @rajshri @SrBachchan @bomanirani @AnupamPKher pic.twitter.com/oBg7Uq5uyX — EF Arko Majumdar 🇮🇳 (@arkomajumdaref) November 11, 2022

#UunchaiReview A SIMPLE MOVIE Nothing you can’t understand. सबने अच्छी एक्टिंग की लेकिन @AnupamPKher @SrBachchan ने फ़िल्म में सबसे बढ़िया काम किया है। Simple writing, Scenic & Good music. Loved #KetiKo . Had some executional flaws but I enjoyed every minute of #Uunchai . ⭐️⭐️⭐️ — Review Junkie (@jagatjoon12) November 11, 2022

4/4 Last but not the least , Hats off to @rajshri for gifting the movie audience such a precious gem of Indian Cinema . That too ft. A Legendary Cast . Direction was extraordinary. Storyline is Great . All together , experience of the emotions of #Uunchai are 🖤. MUST WATCH pic.twitter.com/HgwOZJ2FQA — EF Arko Majumdar 🇮🇳 (@arkomajumdaref) November 11, 2022

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Maidaan movie review: Ajay Devgn’s Eid 2024 release among India’s ‘finest sports-based films’, says Taran Adarsh

Maidaan movie review: Ajay Devgn’s Eid 2024 release has received wholesome backing from trade analyst Taran Adarsh, who lauded the acting performances of Devgn, Gajraj Rao and Rudranil Ghosh, and said the movie was among India’s ‘finest sports-based films.’

Maidaan movie review: Ajay Devgn’s Eid 2024 release 'Maidaan' is making all the right noises ahead of its release. Calling it “POWER-PACKED", trade analyst Taran Adarsh said the Ajay Devgn’ starrer “is, without doubt, one of the finest sports-based films made" in India.

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“Captivating second half, brilliant finale and an award-worthy act" by the ace Bollywood actor, he posted on X (formerly Twitter). According to him, it’s a “fitting tribute" to Team India and Coach Syed Abdul Rahim, the architect of modern Indian football, who coached the national men's team between 1952 and 1962.

“First half is strictly okay, with few striking moments, but it’s the post-interval portions that change the graph completely. The second half abounds in dramatic highs and goosebump moments, while the penultimate match and finale elevates the narrative to an all-time high," Adarsh wrote in a pre-release review.

Amit Ravindernath Sharma, known for Tevar, Badhaai Ho and Lust Stories 2, gets a lot of praise for his storytelling prowess from Adarsh.

“He proves his credentials yet again with Maidaan. His handling of dramatic portions deserves brownie points. Also, the simmering tension between Ajay Devgn, Gajraj Rao and Rudranil Ghosh is handled with utmost maturity, without going overboard," the Bollywood trade analyst wrote.

Taran Adarsh also cited parts of the sports biopic that could have been better.

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“The first half could’ve been sharper in terms of writing. Also the run time could’ve been controlled. Besides, AR Rahman’s music is plain mediocre, although the maestro compensates the shortcoming with an exhilarating BGM," he added.

Maidaan acting performances

“Ajay Devgn shines in a role that only an actor of calibre could’ve essayed with flourish. He’s the soul of Maidaan. Gajraj Rao is top notch, while Rudranil Ghosh is superb," Taran Adarsh wrote.

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He, however, does not expect Box Office “fireworks" right from the beginning as he believes the movie will depend on “word of mouth" publicity. Adarsh expects bigger centres to offer bigger business.

Maidaan hits the theaters  tomorrow, April 10.

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SIMMBA is a sure-shot winner, no two opinions about it. This one will storm the boxoffice. 2018 is sure to conclude with a roar!

ZERO has several factors going for it: star presence, winsome performances, energetic soundtrack and of course, it’s timed during the Christmas and New Year vacations. Sadly, the weak, flawed and lacklustre screenwriting is all that you recall after you’ve watched the much-awaited movie. This one’s an epic disappointment!

THUGS OF HINDOSTAN has some engrossing moments in the first half, that’s about it. The post-interval portions are an absolute downer. The plot is formulaic, while the screenplay is riddled with cinematic liberties. At the box-office, TOH is bound to have a huge weekend thanks to the festive period coupled with tremendous hype and the impressive names involved. But once the initial euphoria settles down, it’ll be difficult for the film to sustain. This one is a golden opportunity lost, a KING-SIZED DISAPPOINTMENT!

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SANJU is an entertaining saga that blends emotions, humour and drama in adequate doses. It is powerful, engaging, emotional as well as compelling. The combination of Rajkumar Hirani and Ranbir Kapoor works like a dream. At the box office, despite not being a ‘typical Rajkumar Hirani family entertainer’, SANJU will score tremendously and emerge as a Monstrous Hit! Don’t miss it!

…the BAAHUBALI franchise has successfully created its own world and some incredible characters that are sure to stay with you for a long, long time. Talking specifically of BAAHUBALI-2, it’s a feast for moviegoers and has the trappings to make all generations its fan. The film is sure to vanquish previous BO records and rewrite the rules of the game. It shouldn’t come as a surprise if it turns out to be the biggest grosser of Indian cinema. East, West, North, South… BAAHUBALI-2 is akin to a typhoon that will end the dry spell at the BO and go down as a textbook on how to make a solid entertainer. EPIC BLOCKBUSTER.

FAN has a brilliant first half, but loses track in the second hour, only to pick up again towards the pre-climax. The writing should’ve been tighter, while the absence of music [it’s a songless film!] may also prove a stumbling block, but what works, and works big time, is the terrific act by SRK as the fan. And that’s enough reason for you to watch this thriller!

DILWALE is akin to a mouthwatering meal that satiates the craving of those who relish masalathons, besides being an absolute treat for SRK-Kajol fans. An unadulterated crowd-pleaser, DILWALE delivers what you expect from a Rohit Shetty film: King-sized entertainment. Go for it!

…a cinematic gem that you just cannot miss. Tremendous performances, deft direction, power-packed screenwriting and dialogue, melodious soundtrack and of course, the lavish mounting — this film has it all. Strongly recommended!

…is the perfect Diwali entertainer for the entire family. The film will win abundant love [prem], while its investors will reap a harvest [dhan], making it a memorable Diwali for all concerned. This one’s a record-smasher — scoring from East to West and from North to South, scoring at plexes as well as single screens, scoring at metros as well as non-metros, scoring in the domestic market as well as in the international arena. B-L-O-C-K-B-U-S-T-E-R!

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Madgaon Express Box Office Collection Day 22: Kunal Kemmu's Film "Continues To Find Its Share Of Audience"

"the shows at prime locations have also increased, which means it has chances to go beyond ₹ 30 cr mark," wrote taran adarsh.

Image was shared on X. (courtesy: Taranadarsh )

Madgaon Express' day 22 box office report card is here. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh's recent X (formerly known as Twitter) post, Kunal Kemmu's debut directorial project earned ₹ 80 lakh on day 22. So far, the film has minted ₹27.57. In his note, Taran Adarsh wrote, “#MadgaonExpress continues to find its share of audience, despite the arrival of two prominent titles [#BMCM and #Maidaan]… The shows at prime locations have also increased, which means it has chances to go beyond ₹ 30 cr mark.[Week 4] Fri 44 lacs, Sat 80 lacs. Total: ₹ 27.57 cr. #India biz. #Boxoffice"

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#MadgaonExpress continues to find its share of audience, despite the arrival of two prominent titles [ #BMCM and #Maidaan ]… The shows at prime locations have also increased, which means it has chances to go beyond ₹ 30 cr mark. [Week 4] Fri 44 lacs, Sat 80 lacs. Total: ₹ 27.57… pic.twitter.com/pChgiVM0BW — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 14, 2024

A few weeks ago, Mumbai Police used a scene from Madgaon Express to spread awareness regarding the importance of seat belts. In the video shared on Instagram, the leading trio of the film - Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu, and Avinash Tiwary — can be seen sitting in a car with seat belts unfastened. The clip ends with the message, “Seatbelt is important,” flashing on the screen.

“An express trip without seat belt will land you straight in the hospital,” read the text attached to the video.

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In  NDTV's review of Madgaon Express, film critic Saibal Chatterjee wrote, “The film could well have been titled Madcap Express. Actor Kunal Kemmu's directorial debut, Madgaon Express, is a wild and wacky comedy of errors that rarely, if ever, pauses for a breather. The film is deliriously funny as it moves effortlessly and incessantly between slapstick and sparkling silver-tongued wit.”

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