{{short description|2022 Indian film by Sooraj Barjatya}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=March 2022}} {{Infobox film | name = Uunchai | image = Uunchai film poster.jpg | alt = | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = Sooraj R. Barjatya | producer = Kamal Kumar Barjatya<br />Mahaveer Jain<br />Late Rajkumar Barjatya<br/>Natasha Malpani Oswal<br/>Ajit Kumar Barjatya | writer = Abhishek Dixit | story = Sunil Gandhi | starring = {{plainlist| * Amitabh Bachchan * Anupam Kher * Boman Irani * Parineeti Chopra * Neena Gupta * Sarika }} | music = '''Score:'''<br />George Joseph<br />'''Songs:'''<br />Amit Trivedi | cinematography = Manoj Kumar Khatoi | editing = Shweta Venkat Matthew | studio = {{ubl|Rajshri Productions|Mahaveer Jain Films|Boundless Media}} | released = {{Film date|df=y|2022|11|11|ref1=<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & More - TOI |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/uunchai/movieshow/93104176.cms |access-date=11 November 2022 |work=The Times of India |archive-date=11 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111040753/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/uunchai/movieshow/93104176.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>}} | runtime = 170 minutes<ref name=BBFC>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/uunchai-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmda4njg5 |title=Uunchai |website=British Board of Film Classification |access-date=1 November 2022 |archive-date=30 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030054323/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/uunchai-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmda4njg5 |url-status=live}}</ref> | country = India | language = Hindi | budget = | gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR|48.99}} crore<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai Box Office (2022) |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=29 December 2022 |date=11 November 2022 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/uunchai/box-office/ |archive-date=17 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117021625/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/uunchai/box-office/ |url-status=live}}</ref> }}
'''''Uunchai''''' ({{Translation|Altitude}}) is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language adventure drama film directed by Sooraj Barjatya, written by Abhishek Dixit on the basis of an original story by Sunil Gandhi, and produced jointly by Rajshri Productions, Boundless Media and Mahaveer Jain Films.<ref name=BBFC/> The 60th film produced by Rajshri, stars an ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Parineeti Chopra, Neena Gupta and Sarika with Danny Denzongpa and Nafisa Ali appear in cameos.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai starring Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Parineeti Chopra, Boman Irani set to release on November 11, 2022 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/uunchai-starring-amitabh-bachchan-anupam-kher-parineeti-chopra-boman-irani-set-release-november-11-2022/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=25 July 2022 |access-date=25 July 2022 |archive-date=25 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725070757/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/uunchai-starring-amitabh-bachchan-anupam-kher-parineeti-chopra-boman-irani-set-release-november-11-2022/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Exclusive - Sooraj Barjatya On Working with Amitabh Bachchan & Other Uunchai Cast |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/video/sooraj-barjatya-on-working-with-amitabh-bachchan--other-uunchai-cast-1070418 |work=Mid Day |access-date=7 November 2022 |archive-date=7 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107111928/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/video/sooraj-barjatya-on-working-with-amitabh-bachchan--other-uunchai-cast-1070418 |url-status=live}}</ref>
''Uunchai'' was announced in October 2021. The principal photography commenced in October 2021 itself and ended in April 2022, followed by post-production work. The film's music is composed by Amit Trivedi.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sooraj Barjatya's next with Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani to be titled Oonchai; Anupam Kher joins the cast |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/sooraj-barjatyas-next-amitabh-bachchan-boman-irani-titled-oonchai-anupam-kher-joins-cast/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=24 February 2021 |access-date=25 September 2021 |archive-date=3 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303083341/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/sooraj-barjatyas-next-amitabh-bachchan-boman-irani-titled-oonchai-anupam-kher-joins-cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Amitabh Bachchan requests fans to watch his film Uunchai: 'Badi maramari chalri hai, no one is going to movies' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-requests-fans-to-watch-uunchai-badi-maramari-chal-ri-hai-101667881236984.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=8 November 2022 |access-date=9 November 2022 |archive-date=9 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221109071635/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-requests-fans-to-watch-uunchai-badi-maramari-chal-ri-hai-101667881236984-amp.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
''Uunchai'' was theatrically released on 11 November 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Uunchai gets a limited release in less than 500 screens; multiplexes asked to play shows only after 11 am |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=10 November 2022 |access-date=10 November 2022 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-starrer-uunchai-gets-limited-release-less-500-screens-multiplexes-asked-play-shows-11/ |archive-date=10 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221110075118/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-starrer-uunchai-gets-limited-release-less-500-screens-multiplexes-asked-play-shows-11/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The film earned {{INR|48.99}} crore worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai: Check out some unseen pictures from Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and Parineeti Chopra starrer adventure drama |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=16 November 2022 |access-date=16 November 2022 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/uunchai-check-unseen-pictures-amitabh-bachchan-anupam-kher-boman-irani-starrer-adventure-drama/ |archive-date=16 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116200202/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/uunchai-check-unseen-pictures-amitabh-bachchan-anupam-kher-boman-irani-starrer-adventure-drama/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The film was digitally released on the OTT platform, ZEE5 on 6 January 2023.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Whittock |first=Jesse |date=30 December 2022 |title='Uunchai': South Asian Streamer ZEE5 Global Gives Amitabh Bachchan-Starring Feature January Launch Date |url=https://deadline.com/2022/12/uunchai-zee5-global-amitabh-bachchan-january-launch-date-1235208204/ |access-date=11 January 2023 |website=Deadline |language=en-US |archive-date=11 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111071029/https://deadline.com/2022/12/uunchai-zee5-global-amitabh-bachchan-january-launch-date-1235208204/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
At the 68th Filmfare Awards, ''Uunchai'' received 7 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director (Barjatya), Best Actor (Bachchan) and Best Supporting Actor (Kher). At the 70th National Film Awards, the film won the Best Direction (Barjatya) and Best Supporting Actress (Gupta).
== Plot == Three aged friends — Amit, Om and Javed — take a trek to the Everest Base Camp, to fulfil their fourth friend Bhupen's last wish. They're joined by Mala along the way, who happens to be the long lost love of Bhupen and regrets not having fought for their love. 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.
== Cast == * Amitabh Bachchan as Amit Srivastava * Anupam Kher as Om Sharma (Omi) * Boman Irani as Javed Siddiqui * Sarika as Mala Trivedi * Neena Gupta as Shabina Siddiqui * Parineeti Chopra as Shraddha Gupta * Sheen Dass as Heeba Siddiqui * Abhishek Singh Pathania as Valli * Pranav Sachdev as Siddharth Sharma, Om's son * Raju Kher as Gagan "Guddu" Sharma, Om's brother
'''Cameo appearances''' * Danny Denzongpa as Bhupen * Nafisa Ali as Abhilasha Srivastava
== Production == === Development === It was announced in October 2021 that Sooraj Barjatya would be making his comeback to direction with ''Uunchai'' since ''Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'' (2015). A family drama like all Rajshri films which revolves around the friendship of senior citizens, ''Uunchai'' is jointly produced by Rajshri Productions, Boundless Media, and Mahaveer Jain Films.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News, Videos..Times Of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/uunchai/movieshow/93104176.cms |access-date=10 May 2022 |work=The Times of India |archive-date=7 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007143434/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/uunchai/movieshow/93104176.cms |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rajshri announces its association with Mahaveer Jain Films and Boundless Media as fellow producers for its next film, Uunchai |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=30 May 2022 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-mahaveer-jain-films-boundless-media-come-board-co-producer-rajshri-productions-amitabh-bachchan-starrer-uunchai/ |access-date=30 July 2022 |archive-date=30 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220730163643/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-mahaveer-jain-films-boundless-media-come-board-co-producer-rajshri-productions-amitabh-bachchan-starrer-uunchai/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Casting === It was announced in September 2021 that Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and Danny Denzongpa will play the lead roles of four friends,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/amitabh-bachchan-danny-denzongpa-anupam-kher-boman-irani-to-star-in-sooraj-barjatya-s-next-732943 |publisher=India TV |access-date=10 January 2022 |title=Amitabh Bachchan, Danny Denzongpa, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and Neena Gupta to star in Sooraj Barjatya's next film |date=10 September 2021 |archive-date=17 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017065707/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/amitabh-bachchan-danny-denzongpa-anupam-kher-boman-irani-to-star-in-sooraj-barjatya-s-next-732943 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai: Count The Veterans In This Priceless Pic From The Film's Set |publisher=NDTV |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/legends-in-a-frame-anupam-kher-shares-selfie-with-uunchai-co-stars-2872984/1 |date=9 April 2022 |access-date=30 July 2022 |archive-date=7 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007143443/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment |url-status=live}}</ref> with Neena Gupta.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Exclusive: Neena Gupta says 'can't label' Uunchai with Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Sarika & Boman Irani |work=Pinkvilla |date=20 May 2022 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-neena-gupta-says-cant-label-uunchai-amitabh-bachchan-anupam-kher-sarika-boman-irani-1098654 |access-date=20 May 2022 |archive-date=20 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520075410/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-neena-gupta-says-cant-label-uunchai-amitabh-bachchan-anupam-kher-sarika-boman-irani-1098654 |url-status=live}}</ref> Sarika marks her comeback to cinema with this film since ''Baar Baar Dekho'' (2016).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Danny Denzongpa and Sarika join Amitabh Bachchan, Parineeti Chopra and others for Sooraj Barjatya's Oonchai |date=11 September 2021 |work=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/danny-denzongpa-sarika-join-amitabh-bachchan-parineeti-chopra-others-sooraj-barjatyas-oonchai/ |access-date=30 July 2022 |archive-date=30 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220730165147/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/danny-denzongpa-sarika-join-amitabh-bachchan-parineeti-chopra-others-sooraj-barjatyas-oonchai/ |url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2021, Parineeti Chopra was roped in as a tourist guide.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parineeti Chopra joins Sooraj Barjatya's Uunchai: 'Excited to be working with Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Neena Gupta' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/parineeti-chopra-sooraj-barjatya-uunchai-boman-irani-neena-gupta-7565259/lite/ |work=The Indian Express |date=11 October 2021 |access-date=7 February 2022 |archive-date=26 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026130148/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/parineeti-chopra-sooraj-barjatya-uunchai-boman-irani-neena-gupta-7565259/lite/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Parineeti Chopra Calls 'Unchai' Director Sooraj Barjatya A Maestro Of Humility And Family Entertainers |work=ABP Live |date=20 January 2022 |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/parineeti-chopra-calls-unchai-director-sooraj-barjatya-a-maestro-of-humility-and-family-entertainers-1507644/amp |access-date=20 May 2022 |archive-date=20 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520075546/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/parineeti-chopra-calls-unchai-director-sooraj-barjatya-a-maestro-of-humility-and-family-entertainers-1507644/amp |url-status=live}}</ref> Nafisa Ali was cast opposite Bachchan.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nafisa Ali strikes a pose with her 'very handsome' co-star Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of Sooraj Barjatya's 'Uunchai' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/nafisa-ali-strikes-a-pose-with-her-very-handsome-co-star-amitabh-bachchan-on-the-sets-of-sooraj-barjatyas-uunchai-see-photos/articleshow/90775148.cms |date=11 April 2022 |work=The Times of India |access-date=30 July 2022 |archive-date=7 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007143427/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/nafisa-ali-strikes-a-pose-with-her-very-handsome-co-star-amitabh-bachchan-on-the-sets-of-sooraj-barjatyas-uunchai-see-photos/articleshow/90775148.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> Television actors Sheen Dass and Abhishek Singh Pathania made their Bollywood debut with this film.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sheen Dass and Abhishek Singh Pathania to make her Bollywood debut in Sooraj Barjatya's Uunchai |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sheen-dass-to-make-her-bollywood-debut-in-sooraj-barjatyas-uunchai/articleshow/90937611.cms |date=21 April 2022 |work=The Times of India |access-date=20 May 2022 |archive-date=7 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007143427/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sheen-dass-to-make-her-bollywood-debut-in-sooraj-barjatyas-uunchai/articleshow/90937611.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Filming === Filming began in October 2021, with Parineeti Chopra, Anupam Kher, and Boman Irani.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parineeti Chopra a gives glimpse of Mt Everest as she sees it with Anupam Kher while filming Uunchai |work=Pinkvilla |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pics-parineeti-chopra-gives-glimpse-mt-everest-she-sees-it-anupam-kher-while-filming-uunchai-915801 |access-date=15 October 2021 |archive-date=18 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018124028/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pics-parineeti-chopra-gives-glimpse-mt-everest-she-sees-it-anupam-kher-while-filming-uunchai-915801 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Amitabh Bachchan joined the cast in December 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amitabh Bachchan to begin shoot for Sooraj Barjatya's 'Uunchai' in December |work=The Times of India |date=26 November 2021 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/amitabh-bachchan-to-begin-shoot-for-sooraj-barjatyas-uunchai-in-december/articleshow/87919624.cms |access-date=15 December 2021 |archive-date=7 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007143441/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/amitabh-bachchan-to-begin-shoot-for-sooraj-barjatyas-uunchai-in-december/articleshow/87919624.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> The film has been shot at various locations in Nepal including at Lukla and Kathmandu.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sooraj Barjatya begins shooting for his next film 'Uunchai' in Nepal |date=5 October 2021 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sooraj-barjatya-begins-shooting-for-his-next-film-in-nepal/articleshow/86788484.cms |access-date=30 July 2022 |archive-date=7 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007143427/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sooraj-barjatya-begins-shooting-for-his-next-film-in-nepal/articleshow/86788484.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>
It has also been shot at Kargil, Delhi, Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amitabh Bachchan begins shooting for Sooraj Barjatya's next film 'Uunchai' in UP |date=5 October 2021 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/soorajamitabh-barjatyabachchan-beginsand-shootingsooraj-forbarjatya-histo-nextshoot-filmin-up-in-nepalmarch/articleshow/8678848489477374.cms |access-date=12 February 2022}}{{dead link|date=April 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, RakshaBandhan: Delhi-NCR a hot favourite for film, web shoots |work=Hindustan Times |date=9 October 2021 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/uunchai-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-rakshabandhan-delhi-ncr-a-hot-favourite-for-film-web-shoots-101633777053751.html |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-date=13 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113160646/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/uunchai-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-rakshabandhan-delhi-ncr-a-hot-favourite-for-film-web-shoots-101633777053751.html |url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2022, Chopra finished shooting for her part in the film.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/anupam-kher-has-a-special-message-for-parineeti-chopra-as-she-wraps-uunchai-says-she-is-full-of-life/articleshow/89960670.cms |title=Parineeti Chopra wraps up Uunchai, Anupam Kher shares a special message for her |date=3 March 2022 |work=The Times of India |access-date=9 March 2022 |archive-date=7 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007143441/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/anupam-kher-has-a-special-message-for-parineeti-chopra-as-she-wraps-uunchai-says-she-is-full-of-life/articleshow/89960670.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> The rest of the cast completed their shoot and the filming ended in April 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amitabh Bachchan shares fun PIC with Uunchai co-stars Anupam Kher, Boman Irani; Fan says 'Legends in a frame' |work=Pinkvilla |date=2 May 2022 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/amitabh-bachchan-shares-fun-pic-uunchai-co-stars-anupam-kher-boman-irani-fan-says-legends-frame-1080300 |access-date=20 May 2022 |archive-date=18 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018124024/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/amitabh-bachchan-shares-fun-pic-uunchai-co-stars-anupam-kher-boman-irani-fan-says-legends-frame-1080300 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai: Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta pay tribute to Sooraj Barjatya on last day |work=Pinkvilla |date=27 April 2022 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/uunchai-amitabh-bachchan-boman-irani-anupam-kher-neena-gupta-pay-tribute-sooraj-barjatya-last-day-1077256 |access-date=4 May 2022 |archive-date=18 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018124026/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/uunchai-amitabh-bachchan-boman-irani-anupam-kher-neena-gupta-pay-tribute-sooraj-barjatya-last-day-1077256 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
== Soundtrack == {{Infobox album | name = Uunchai | type = soundtrack | artist = Amit Trivedi | cover = | alt = | released = 28 October 2022<ref name="jiosaavn">{{cite web |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/uunchai/R1CLpZJnrUk_ |title=Uunchai – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2022) |date=28 October 2022 |access-date=28 October 2022 |publisher=Jiosaavn |archive-date=28 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028115213/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/uunchai/R1CLpZJnrUk_ |url-status=live}}</ref> | recorded = 2021–2022 | venue = | studio = | genre = Feature film soundtrack | length = 26:36 | language = Hindi<!--Do not link per WP:OL--> | label = Zee Music Company | prev_title = '''Doctor G''' | prev_year = 2022 | year = 2022 | next_title = '''Rocket Gang''' | next_year = 2022 | misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio |{{YouTube|Zqhlz6xs3Jo|Uunchai - Full Album}} }} }}
The songs are composed by Amit Trivedi. The lyrics are written by Irshad Kamil. The film score is composed by George Joseph.<ref name="jiosaavn"/>
{{Tracklist | headline = Track listing | total_length = 26:36 | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Keti Ko | extra1 = Nakash Aziz | length1 = 3:50 | title2 = Arre Oh Uncle | extra2 = Divya Kumar, Devender Pal Singh | length2 = 3:13 | title3 = Haan Kar De | extra3 = Amit Trivedi | length3 = 4:05 | title4 = Ladki Pahadi | extra4 = Abhijeet Srivastava | length4 = 4:35 | title5 = Savera | extra5 = Javed Ali, Deepali Sathe, Madhubanti Bagchi | length5 = 3:54 | title6 = Ladki Pahadi | note6 = Bonus Version | extra6 = Abhijeet Srivastava | length6 = 2:25 | title7 = Ladki Pahadi | note7 = Mohit Chauhan Version | extra7 = Mohit Chauhan | length7 = 4:35 }}
== Marketing == First look posters of the star ensemble was released by their friends from the industry. Amitabh Bachchan's poster was released by Dharmendra,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai Poster: Amitabh Bachchan's character poster unveiled on Big B's 80th birthday eve |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/uunchai-poster-amitabh-bachchans-character-poster-unveiled-on-big-bs-80th-birthday-eve-1194307?amp |access-date=10 October 2022 |work=Pinkvilla |date=10 October 2022 |archive-date=10 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010202850/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/uunchai-poster-amitabh-bachchans-character-poster-unveiled-on-big-bs-80th-birthday-eve-1194307?amp |url-status=live}}</ref> Anupam Kher's by Anil Kapoor,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anil Kapoor unveil the character poster of Anupam Kher; actor calls it "the most important" film of his acting career |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/uunchai-makers-unveil-character-poster-anupam-kher-actor-calls-important-film-acting-career/ |access-date=12 October 2022 |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=12 October 2022 |archive-date=12 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012103552/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/uunchai-makers-unveil-character-poster-anupam-kher-actor-calls-important-film-acting-career/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Boman Irani's by Rajkumar Hirani,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rajkumar Hirani unveils character poster of Boman Irani from Sooraj Barjatya directorial Uunchai; check out here |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/rajkumar-hirani-unveils-character-poster-boman-irani-sooraj-barjatya-directorial-uunchai-check/ |access-date=13 October 2022 |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=13 October 2022 |archive-date=20 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020012042/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/rajkumar-hirani-unveils-character-poster-boman-irani-sooraj-barjatya-directorial-uunchai-check/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Sarika's by Kirron Kher,<ref>{{Cite web |author1=Navbharatlive |title=First look poster of actress Sarika released from Uunchai; return to Rajshri Films after 47 years! |url=https://navbharatlive.com/entertainment/poster-of-actress-sarika-released-from-uunchai-sarikas-return-to-rajshri-film-after-47-years-632344.html |access-date=14 October 2022 |work=Navbharat Times |date=14 October 2022 |archive-date=31 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221031053531/https://www.enavabharat.com/amp/entertainment/poster-of-actress-sarika-released-from-uunchai-sarikas-return-to-rajshri-film-after-47-years-632344/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Neena Gupta's by Gajraj Rao<ref>{{Cite web |title=Neena Gupta's first look poster from Sooraj Barjatya's 'Uunchai' unveiled by Gajraj Rao |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/neena-guptas-first-look-poster-from-sooraj-barjatyas-uunchai-unveiled20221015175358/ |access-date=15 October 2022 |work=ANI News |archive-date=15 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015134708/https://aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/neena-guptas-first-look-poster-from-sooraj-barjatyas-uunchai-unveiled20221015175358/ |url-status=live}}</ref> and Parineeti Chopra's by Arjun Kapoor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arjun Kapoor unveils his first co-star Parineeti Chopra's character poster from Uunchai; Check here |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/arjun-kapoor-unveils-his-first-co-star-parineeti-chopras-character-poster-from-uunchai-check-here-6177013.html |access-date=16 October 2022 |work=News18 |date=16 October 2022 |archive-date=20 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020051738/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/arjun-kapoor-unveils-his-first-co-star-parineeti-chopras-character-poster-from-uunchai-check-here-6177013.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
''Uunchai''{{'}}s final poster was released on 17 October 2022, a day prior to trailer launch.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai: New Poster Out Featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Parineeti Chopra, Anupam Kher And All Other Actors |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/uunchai-new-poster-out-featuring-amitabh-bachchan-parineeti-chopra-anupam-kher-and-all-others-actors-1558541/amp |access-date=17 October 2022 |work=ABP News |archive-date=8 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221108060159/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/uunchai-new-poster-out-featuring-amitabh-bachchan-parineeti-chopra-anupam-kher-and-all-others-actors-1558541/amp |url-status=live}}</ref> The trailer was released on 18 October 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Uunchai' Trailer: Sooraj Barjatya moves out of family dramas for Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and Danny Denzongpa |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-uunchai-trailer-sooraj-barjatya-moves-out-of-family-dramas-for-amitabh-bachchan-anupam-kher-boman-irani-danny-denzongpa-news-230875/amp |access-date=18 October 2022 |work=Outlook |date=18 October 2022 |archive-date=18 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018201711/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-uunchai-trailer-sooraj-barjatya-moves-out-of-family-dramas-for-amitabh-bachchan-anupam-kher-boman-irani-danny-denzongpa-news-230875/amp |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Parineeti Chopra Gives a Glimpse of Uunchai Cast Having a Gala Time, Calls Them 'Class of Cool' |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/parineeti-chopra-gives-a-glimpse-of-uunchai-cast-having-a-gala-time-calls-them-class-of-cool-6197971.html |access-date=19 October 2022 |work=News18 |date=19 October 2022 |archive-date=25 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025030305/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/parineeti-chopra-gives-a-glimpse-of-uunchai-cast-having-a-gala-time-calls-them-class-of-cool-6197971.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Home media === The digital distribution rights of the film were acquired by ZEE5. The film started streaming digitally on ZEE5 from 6 January 2023.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=6 January 2023 |title=Uunchai OTT Release: Amitabh Bachchan, Parineeti Chopra Film Streaming On Zee5 From Today |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/uunchai-ott-release-date-uunchai-movie-live-streaming-on-zee5-amitabh-bachchan-parineeti-chopra-1574015 |access-date=11 January 2023 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en |archive-date=11 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111071430/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/uunchai-ott-release-date-uunchai-movie-live-streaming-on-zee5-amitabh-bachchan-parineeti-chopra-1574015 |url-status=live}}</ref>
== Release == Uunchai is the 60th film under Rajshri Productions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai: Official announcement of Parineeti Chopra, Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher & more starrer out |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/uunchai-official-announcement-parineeti-chopra-amitabh-bachchan-anupam-kher-more-starrer-out-1128953?amp |work=Pinkvilla |date=30 May 2022 |access-date=30 May 2022 |archive-date=30 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220530151754/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/uunchai-official-announcement-parineeti-chopra-amitabh-bachchan-anupam-kher-more-starrer-out-1128953?amp |url-status=live}}</ref> It was theatrical released on 11 November 2022. All India distribution by Anand Motion Pictures and PVR Pictures and International distribution by Yash Raj Films through White Hill Studios.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai: Parineeti Chopra, Amitabh Bachchan & Anupam Kher starrer film to release on November 11 2022 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/uunchai-parineeti-chopra-amitabh-bachchan-anupam-kher-starrer-film-release-november-11-1167027?amp |work=Pinkvilla |access-date=25 July 2022 |archive-date=30 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220730091330/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/uunchai-parineeti-chopra-amitabh-bachchan-anupam-kher-starrer-film-release-november-11-1167027?amp |url-status=live}}</ref>
== Reception == === Box office === ''Uunchai'' competed with ''Rocket Gang'', which was released on the same day and emerged victorious. The film collected {{INR|1.81 crore}} at the domestic box office on its opening day.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai Box Office (2022) |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=29 December 2022 |date=11 November 2022 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/uunchai/box-office/ |archive-date=17 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117021625/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/uunchai/box-office/ |url-status=live}}</ref> On its second day, it showed 50% growth and collected {{INR|3.64 crore}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai shows 50% growth on Day 2 at the box office; likely to cross Rs. 3 cr. on Saturday |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=12 November 2022 |access-date=12 November 2022 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/uunchai-shows-50-growth-day-2-box-office-likely-cross-rs-3-cr-saturday/ |archive-date=12 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221112130324/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/box-office-special-features/uunchai-shows-50-growth-day-2-box-office-likely-cross-rs-3-cr-saturday/ |url-status=live}}</ref> On the third day, it minted {{INR|4.71 crore}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai Box Office (2022) |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=29 December 2022 |date=11 November 2022 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/uunchai/box-office/ |archive-date=17 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117021625/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/uunchai/box-office/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The film grossed {{INR|17.02 crore}}, by the end of first week.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai Box Office (2022) |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=29 December 2022 |date=11 November 2022 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/uunchai/box-office/ |archive-date=17 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117021625/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/uunchai/box-office/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The film grossed total of {{INR|40.71 crore}} in India and {{INR|8.28 crore}} overseas for a total worldwide collection of {{INR|48.99 crore}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai Box Office (2022) |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=29 December 2022 |date=11 November 2022 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/uunchai/box-office/ |archive-date=17 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117021625/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/uunchai/box-office/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Critical response === {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=27|count=11|average=4.8|consensus=|ref=yes |access-date=24 June 2024}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai (2022) Rotten Tomatoes: Check Cast, Photos, Videos and Reviews.. |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/uunchai |access-date=12 November 2022 |work=Rotten Tomatoes |archive-date=12 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221112063523/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/uunchai |url-status=live}}</ref>
A critic for ''Bollywood Hungama'' gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "''Uunchai'' is a simple, emotional, family film with top-notch performances by the lead cast. However, the film suffers due to mediocre music and excessive length."<ref>{{Cite web |first1=Bollywood |last1=Hungama |title=Uunchai Movie Review: A family film with top-notch performances |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/uunchai/critic-review/uunchai-movie-review/uunchai-is-a-simple-emotional-family-film-with-top-notch-performances-by-the-lead-cast/ |access-date=11 November 2022 |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=11 November 2022 |archive-date=11 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111114742/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/movie/uunchai/critic-review/uunchai-movie-review/uunchai-is-a-simple-emotional-family-film-with-top-notch-performances-by-the-lead-cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Devesh Sharma of ''Filmfare'' gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "It’s brave of Sooraj Barjatya to take senior actors and weave an ode to friendship around them. He tells a tale which unfolds at its own pace and will surely appeal to your heart."<ref>{{Cite web |first1=Devesh |last1=Sharma |title=Uunchai Movie Review: It will surely appeal to your heart |url=https://m.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/uunchai-movie-review-55767.amp |access-date=11 November 2022 |work=Filmfare |archive-date=12 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221112062231/https://m.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/uunchai-movie-review-55767.amp |url-status=live}}</ref> Himesh Mankad of ''Pinkvilla'' gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "''Uunchai'' is a well-made film. The emotions are relatable and the journey is motivating. Some trimming is needed in the second half, but it’s a heart-warming watch."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai Movie Review: The magic, simplicity, and innocence of Sooraj Barjatya works in 2022 as well |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/uunchai-movie-review-the-magic-simplicity-and-innocence-of-sooraj-barjatya-works-in-2022-as-well-1198484?amp |access-date=11 November 2022 |work=Pinkvilla |date=11 November 2022 |archive-date=11 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111115335/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/uunchai-movie-review-the-magic-simplicity-and-innocence-of-sooraj-barjatya-works-in-2022-as-well-1198484?amp |url-status=live}}</ref> Sonil Dedhia of ''News18'' gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "The beauty of the film is that none of its pitfalls eventually matter. It wins you over with its innocence and simplicity. ''Uunchai'' is uneven but heartfelt. Despite its flaws, the emotions connect."<ref>{{Cite web |first1=Sonil |last1=Dedhia |title=Uunchai Movie Review: The movie wins you over with its innocence and simplicity |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/uunchai-review-amitabh-bachchan-anupam-kher-boman-irani-danny-denzongpas-film-is-ode-to-friendship-6362869.html |access-date=11 November 2022 |work=News18 |date=11 November 2022 |archive-date=11 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111145055/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/uunchai-review-amitabh-bachchan-anupam-kher-boman-irani-danny-denzongpas-film-is-ode-to-friendship-6362869.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
Renuka Vyavahare of ''Times of India'' gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "It’s the performances that keep you interested despite a messy latter half. We wish the writing was stronger and did more justice to the fabulous cast."<ref>{{Cite web |first1=Renuka |last1=Vyavahare |title=Uunchai Movie Review: Even with some hurdles, Uunchai scales new heights |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/uunchai/amp_movie_review/95453254.cms |access-date=12 November 2022 |work=The Times of India |archive-date=24 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424061320/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/uunchai/amp_movie_review/95453254.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> Shalini Langer of ''The Indian Express'' gave the film 3 stars out of 5 and wrote, "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."<ref>{{Cite web |first1=Shalini |last1=Langer |title=Uunchai Movie Review: A heartfelt ode to friendship |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/uunchai-movie-review-rating-sooraj-barjatya-amitab-bachchan-8263142/ |access-date=11 November 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=11 November 2022 |archive-date=11 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111114105/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/uunchai-movie-review-rating-sooraj-barjatya-amitab-bachchan-8263142/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Shubham Kulkarni of ''Koimoi'' gave the film 3 stars out of 5 and wrote, "''Uunchai'' is made with a lot of heart and nostalgia involved. Watch it with no expectations and with the thought that it is a filmmaker who wants to talk about love and its purity."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai Movie Review: Sooraj Barjatya With His USP Roadmap Brings A Smile On Your Face & That's All That Matters Here |url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/movie-reviews/uunchai-movie-review-sooraj-barjatya-with-his-usp-roadmap-brings-a-smile-on-your-face-thats-all-that-matters-here/ |access-date=11 November 2022 |work=Koimoi |date=11 November 2022 |archive-date=11 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111143627/https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/movie-reviews/uunchai-movie-review-sooraj-barjatya-with-his-usp-roadmap-brings-a-smile-on-your-face-thats-all-that-matters-here/amp/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
Monika Rawal Kukreja of ''Hindustan Times'' wrote, "''Uunchai'' is a heart-warming story without any intent of being preachy or trying to evoke extreme emotions. Beautiful characters and beautifully written story, makes ''Uunchai'' worth it."<ref>{{Cite web |first1=Monika |last1=Kukreja |title=Uunchai Movie Review: A heartwarming tale of friendship and loss |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/uunchai-movie-review-a-heartwarming-tale-of-friendship-and-loss-101668168286732.html |access-date=11 November 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |date=11 November 2022 |archive-date=11 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111135458/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/uunchai-movie-review-a-heartwarming-tale-of-friendship-and-loss-101668168286732-amp.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Anuj Kumar of ''The Hindu'' wrote, "''Uunchai'' tells a well-written, emotional story unhurriedly with relatable moments, making one chuckle and cry in equal parts. The length of the film takes away some of the bite."<ref>{{Cite news |first1=Anuj |last1=Kumar |title='Uunchai' Movie Review: Amitabh Bachchan's Everest climb is a familiar, yet enriching experience |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/uunchai-movie-review-amitabh-bachchans-everest-climb-is-a-familiar-yet-enriching-experience/article66124625.ece |access-date=11 November 2022 |work=The Hindu |date=11 November 2022 |archive-date=11 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111164457/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/uunchai-movie-review-amitabh-bachchans-everest-climb-is-a-familiar-yet-enriching-experience/article66124625.ece/amp/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Pratikshya Mishra of ''The Quint'' wrote, "''Uunchai'' has a strong emotional core but it lacks strength in brevity. The film’s runtime could’ve been cut down. When it comes to performances, every actor on screen, are masters of their craft."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai Movie Review: Heartfelt Film That's An Ode to Pals You'd Move Mountains For |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/uunchai-review-starring-amitabh-bachchan-boman-irani-anupam-kher-danny-denzongpa-and-parineeti-chopra |access-date=11 November 2022 |work=The Quint |date=11 November 2022 |archive-date=11 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111120354/https://www.thequint.com/amp/story/entertainment/movie-reviews/uunchai-review-starring-amitabh-bachchan-boman-irani-anupam-kher-danny-denzongpa-and-parineeti-chopra#read-more |url-status=live}}</ref>
Anindita Mukherjee of ''India Today'' gave the film 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "''Uunchai'' is all about feelings, love and emotions. One of the few things that could have been mended was the length of the film. We also wished to see more of Parineeti, Neena and Sarika."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai Movie Review: Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani are the quintessential friends we all need in life |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/uunchai-movie-review-amitabh-bachchan-anupam-kher-boman-irani-are-the-quintessential-friends-we-all-need-in-life-2296218-2022-11-11 |access-date=11 November 2022 |work=India Today |date=11 November 2022 |archive-date=11 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111150424/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/bollywood/story/uunchai-movie-review-amitabh-bachchan-anupam-kher-boman-irani-are-the-quintessential-friends-we-all-need-in-life-2296218-2022-11-11 |url-status=live}}</ref> Deepa Gahlot of ''Scroll'' wrote, "For the armchair mountaineer, ''Uunchai'', is a delight. If the over-long film is bearable, it because the actors make their characters endearing. ''Uunchai'' could have been entertaining if it wasn’t so sanctimonious."<ref>{{Cite web |first1=Deepa |last1=Gahlot |title=Uunchai Movie Review: Uphill in every which way |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1036811/uunchai-review-uphill-in-every-which-way |access-date=11 November 2022 |work=Scroll.in |date=11 November 2022 |archive-date=11 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111130340/https://amp.scroll.in/reel/1036811/uunchai-review-uphill-in-every-which-way |url-status=live}}</ref> Sukanya Verma of ''Rediff.com'' gave the film 2 stars out of 5 and wrote, "''Uunchai'' forcibly draws out our emotions by playing up the octogenarian actor's ordeal in a drama whose focus fluctuates between friendship, trekking, ageing, closures and making peace. The upshot is needless delay."<ref>{{Cite web |first1=Sukanya |last1=Verma |title=Uunchai Review: Too Much Rona Dhona |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/uunchai-review/20221111.htm |access-date=12 November 2022 |work=Rediff.com |archive-date=12 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221112060107/https://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/review/uunchai-review/20221111.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> Anna M.M. Vetticad of ''Firstpost'' gave the film 1 stars out of 5 and wrote, "''Uunchai'' is a call to the elderly to embrace life and accept change. Ironically, the film itself is stuck in time."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uunchai Movie Review: 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'; now too with sugary sweetness, group dances and zero subtlety |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/uunchai-movie-review-hum-saath-saath-hain-now-too-with-sugary-sweetness-group-dances-and-zero-subtlety-11609131.html/amp |access-date=11 November 2022 |work=Firstpost |date=11 November 2022 |archive-date=11 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111124655/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/uunchai-movie-review-hum-saath-saath-hain-now-too-with-sugary-sweetness-group-dances-and-zero-subtlety-11609131.html/amp |url-status=live}}</ref> ''Outlook India'' listed the film in its "Five Content Driven Films of 2022" List.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Year-Ender 2022: From 'Uunchai' to 'Doctor G', five content driven films that got the audiences' acclaim! |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/year-ender-2022-from-uunchai-to-doctor-g-five-content-driven-films-that-got-the-audiences-acclaim-news-246236/amp |access-date=19 December 2022 |work=Outlook India |date=19 December 2022 |archive-date=19 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219113116/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/year-ender-2022-from-uunchai-to-doctor-g-five-content-driven-films-that-got-the-audiences-acclaim-news-246236/amp |url-status=live}}</ref>
== Accolades == {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Recipient ! Result ! Ref. |- | rowspan="7"|2023 | rowspan="7"|68th Filmfare Awards | Best Film | Rajshri Productions, Mahaveer Jain Films, Boundless Media | {{nom}} |rowspan="7" |<ref>{{cite news |title=Nominations For The 68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2023 With Maharashtra Tourism |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-68th-hyundai-filmfare-awards-2023-with-maharashtra-tourism-58094.html |access-date=24 April 2023 |work=Filmfare |date=24 April 2023 |language=en |archive-date=24 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230424083516/https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-68th-hyundai-filmfare-awards-2023-with-maharashtra-tourism-58094.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Winners of the 68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2023 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2023/winners |date=28 April 2023 |work=Filmfare |access-date=28 April 2023 |archive-date=27 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427192148/https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2023/winners |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | Best Director | Sooraj Barjatya | {{nom}} |- | Best Actor | Amitabh Bachchan | {{nom}} |- | Best Supporting Actor | Anupam Kher | {{nom}} |- | Best Story | Sunil Gandhi | {{nom}} |- | Best Dialogue | Abhishek Dixit | {{nom}} |- | Best Music Director | Amit Trivedi | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="2"|2024 | rowspan="2"|70th National Film Awards | Best Direction | Sooraj Barjatya | {{won}} |rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 August 2024 |title=70th National Film Awards full list of winners: Brahmastra, Ponniyin Selvan Part 1, Aattam win big |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/70th-national-film-awards-full-list-of-winners-brahmastra-ponniyin-selvan-part-1-aattam-win-big-101723799613996.html |access-date=16 August 2024 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> |- | Best Supporting Actress | Neena Gupta | {{won}} |}
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== External links == * {{IMDb title|id=tt15309708}} * [https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/uunchai/box-office/ Uunchai Box Office] at [https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ Bollywood Hungama]
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