Filmmaker Sooraj R Barjatya‘s ‘Uunchai’ will start streaming on ZEE5 from January 6, the streaming platform announced on Friday. The adventure drama, which hit theaters on November 11, featured an ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Danny Denzongpa, Neena Gupta and Parineeti Chopra.
Barjatya said that “the film had a successful run at the box office and now he is excited to introduce ‘Uunchai’ to the viewers of ZEE5. He added that the film was a labor of seven years of passion, hard work and love. I appeal to all our fans to start the new year with this film, which is a heartfelt ode to friendship. ‘Uunchai’ is sure to make audiences laugh and cry in equal measure and tug at their heartstrings as it takes them on a rollercoaster of emotions” in an interview.
“Uunchai” follows the journey of three old friends (Bachchan, Kher and Irani) who decide to embark on a journey to Everest Base Camp to fulfill the wishes of their late friend Bhupen (Denzongpa). How their trek becomes a personal, emotional and spiritual experience as they fight their physical limitations and discover freedom forms the story of the film.
Manish Kalra, Chief Commercial Officer, ZEE5 India said they are excited to usher in the new year with the release of ‘Uunchai’, which has turned out to be one of the best family entertainers of 2022. Sooraj Barjatya’s film with a never-before-seen on-screen ensemble is a must-watch for people of all ages, but especially the elderly, as it drives home the message of living life to the fullest and what better reminder than starting the New Year to dream big and live big”.
