‘Heights’ of  Histrionic Excellence—Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Uunchai’ –will be his 1st release in his 80th year

- Chaitanya  Padukone

“Tera Saath Naa Chhoddenge” was the popular ‘Sholay’ year 1975 song picturised on  Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra  

Cut to Ocober 11th 2022 , versatile super-star Amitabh’s 80th birthday celebrations were flagged off by none other than Dharmendra, his long-lasting friend for over five decades! 

The original jigri-dost  friends of Bollywood who celebrated friendship on the big screen and gave us - yeh dosti hum nahi todenge, reunite today as Dharmendra takes to Twitter to wish Big B ahead of his character poster launch from the much anticipated film – Uunchai. 

Produced by Rajshri Productions in association with Mahaveer Jain Films and Boundless Media, Uunchai will be Big B’s first release in his landmark 80th year! Helmed by Sooraj R. Barjatya, Uunchai is slated to be released on 11.11.22. Incidentally director Sooraj’s birthday falls on      22-02  . Incidentally as an upcoming actor, Amitabh had worked as the romantic lead in Rajshri production  musical hit romantic  triangle ‘Saudagar’ released in 1973-- almost fifty years ago.

An ambitious project, with an iconic ensemble, Uunchai remains a film that Big B blogged the most about on his famous online blog. The first poster of the film, that released on Friendship Day, had set the thematic backbone of the story – Friendship! The tagline read – friendship was their only motivation. Taking the theme of the film forward, it was a heartwarming surprise that had friendship at its very core, as Veeru wished Jai for Rajshri’s Uunchai.

With the first character poster out today, two contrasting shades of this century’s biggest superstar, were revealed from his next release - Uunchai. Amitabh Bachchan on one hand is seen in a suave avatar in a glamorous world. While on the other hand, a contrast image of his character from the film shows him with snow-burned skin, amidst ice mountains, looking up with hope and ambition in his eyes. 

Uunchai celebrates Rajshri’s glorious 75 years in the industry. Touted to be 2022’s biggest ensemble film, Uunchai will bring to screen the biggest and finest actors of Indian Cinema! Headlined by Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Sarika, Neena Gupta and Parineeti Chopra, Uunchai also promises pivotal performances by Danny Denzongpa and Nafisa Ali Sodhi. Mounted to be a visual spectacle with an unforgettable journey of friendship, Uunchai will be in a theatre near you on 11.11.22.