'Uunchai': Anupam Kher recalls convincing Boman Irani to act in the film

‘Uunchai’, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Danny Denzongpa, and Boman Irani, is all set to release on November 11. In a video posted by Rajshri Productions on Youtube, the cast is seen talking about their film, and in a segment, Anupam recalls how he had to convince Boman for the film. The latter was reportedly going through a tough time because of which he was not sure about taking the project.

Anupam said, ‘I called him and asked, ‘Tum pagal ho kya, tum iss picture mein kyu nahi kaam karna chahte (Are you mad? Why don’t you want to work on this project)? It is one of the finest films I have worked on.’

Renowned filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya, who directed and produced the film, said that this is not his style of filmmaking and when he took the project people were so caught up in the trials and tribulations of Covid-19 pandemic. The filmmaker went on to share that ‘Uunchai’ was not his film but a writer gave it to him in 2016. He also said that he bought the rights of the movie and decided on taking it to ignite hope in the people. He said he wanted to challenge himself with this project.

The movie also stars Neena Gupta, Sarika, and Parineeti Chopra in pivotal roles.

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