Sooraj Barjatya, the writer-director known for making family dramas like Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Hum Saath – Saath Hain (1999), Vivah (2006) and more recently Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015), is all set for his next film.
Titled Uunchai, it stars Anupam Kher, Parineeti Chopra and Boman Irani, who were seen exploring the hills of Nepal in October. The film has now brought on board megastar Amitabh Bachchan, with whom Sooraj Barjatya had reportedly last worked about five decades ago in Saudagar (1973).
The film also marks the reunion of Amitabh Bachchan with Anupam Kher and Nafissa Ali. Both took to social media to share the news.
“Happy and Humbled to share the screen space once again with legendary Mr. @SrBachchan for #SoorajBarjatya’s magnum opus #Uunchai. So much to learn from the great cinema icon! “Heroes come and go. But legends are forever”. Jai Ho!! #Legend,” wrote Anupam Kher alongside a black and white photo of him with Big B.
She also shared a series of pictures with Amitabh, Anupam, Boman Irani, with whom she shot Major Saabh. She captioned the post as, “Watching the greats – my friend Kiran Nair (a retired army officer) is here with me in Mumbai and was with me during the shooting of ‘Major Saabh’ as well. Love the feeling.”
On Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday, Parineeti Chopra wished the megastar with Uunchai film announcement. Taking to Instagram, Parineeti shared pictures with director Sooraj Barjatya and wrote, “Thrilled and honoured to be a part of the iconic cinematic universe of Sooraj Barjatya sir. Sooraj sir has defined, and is the torchbearer of India’s family entertainers and I can’t wait to work under his tutelage; alongside this stellar and incredible cast (sic).”
“Mr. Bachchan, happy birthday sir! This is a special day, and a special moment. @amitabhbachchan . Especially excited to be working once again with Anupam sir @anupampkher , Boman sir @boman_irani , and Neena mam @neena_gupta . And for the first time with Sarika ma’am and Danny sir. Let this magical journey begin. #Uunchai #SoorajBarjatya (sic),” the actress wrote.
