Uunchai Trailer Launch: Salman Khan wanted to be a part of the film but Sooraj Barjatya said ‘No’

After back-to-back character posters that introduced Uunchai’s star cast, the trailer was unveiled on Tuesday, October 18.  Directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya, and produced by his home production Rajshri Productions in association with Mahaveer Jain Films and Boundless Media, Uunchai will be in theatres in November. At the trailer launch, Barjatya revealed that Salman Khan wanted to be a part of the film.

“When I was making this, Salman asked me, ‘Sooraj what are you making?’ then, ‘Why are you going to the hills?’ Then he also told me, ‘I can do this film!’ I said no! Because we all know he can climb mountains. But I needed people who can look as if they can’t,” the filmmaker said at the trailer launch on Tuesday.

Sooraj Barjatya and Salman Khan’s relationship go way back as Khan debuted as a lead actor in Rajshri Productions’ Maine Pyar Kiya. He went onto star in Hum Aapke Hai Koun, Hum Saath Saath Hai and Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo.

Talking about moving away from his lavish family-centric films, Sooraj Barjatya said, “Honestly speaking, this is the first time I’m making a film like this. In 2016, writer Sunil told me the film’s subject was about four friends, all 65 plus. It was a humorous story about their mission to trek to the Everest base camp. He called it death, but when I heard it, I found it like life. The subject didn’t leave me. In the pandemic, when we were going through our challenges, I decided to take my biggest challenge. If you see the trailer, there’s no marriage, no functions. I tried to put temples though.”

The backbone of Uunchai’s story is friendship. It is a film that promises to celebrate emotion, relationships and age, Uunchai is headlined by Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Sarika, Neena Gupta and Parineeti Chopra, with special performances by Danny Denzongpa and Nafisa Ali Sodhi. Uunchai is slated to be released on November 11, 2022.

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Photos: Katrina Kaif, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ishaan Khatter and others grace the music launch of Phone Bhoot

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Photos: Shahid Kapoor snapped outside a dubbing studio in Bandra

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Ram Charan jets off to Japan with his family to promote RRR

SS Rajamouli has been creating history in box office ever since the release of his magnum opus Baahubali. His recent release RRR also went on to break records with Ram Charan and Junior NTR showcasing great onscreen camaraderie. The film has been receiving immense globally too as many American celebrities have been showering praises on the film. While SS Rajamouli was recently in the US where his films were screened including this period drama, Ram Charan has taken off with his family to promote it in Japan.

Readers would be aware that RRR is all set to release in Japan. And now a photo of Ram Charan along with his wife Upasana and his dog Rhyme. The trio were recently seen at the airport flying to Japan for the pre-release promotions of RRR. Despite the hectic schedule, Ram decided to take some time out from his shooting plans to take off to the Asian country to promote the epic drama that managed to break records at the box office and get popular globally. Besides its theatrical success, the film, that released on Netflix, also went on to create records on the streaming platform. Speaking about it SS Rajamouli had said, “The audience has proved its love for RRR once again, and it has been astonishing to see our labour of love being accepted by audiences around the world. We’re absolutely overwhelmed by the response RRR has received on Netflix.”

Coming to the film, RRR marked the South debut of popular actress Alia Bhatt and the film also featured Shriya Saran, Ajay Devgn, Olivia Morris, Ray Stevenson among others. The film focuses on the story of two revolutionaries, an ambitious police officer and a righteous vigilante who end up having an unlikely friendship which changes their lives forever. The film was also screened along with other SS Rajamouli films in Los Angeles recently.

Also Read: SS Rajamouli’s RRR submitted in 15 categories for Oscars 2023 including best picture, director, actor and music

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Amidst reports of ill health, Prabhas signs new Telugu film featuring three female leads

Amidst rumours of health issues particularly a chronic knee ailment, Prabhas has gone and done the unexpected. He has signed a new Telugu film, which starts shooting from Monday October 17. The untitled film is being directed by Maruthi Dasari whose films Ee Rojullo, Pakka Commercial and Bus Stop have been huge successes at the box office.

Why has Prabhas decided to take on more work at this stage of his career when his other pending projects Salaar and Project K need his serious attention? A source from Hyderabad informs, “Prabhas wanted a change of pace in his career. He is getting a little exhausted with all the epic projects, which take years to complete. Maruthi’s film is in the romcom space, and will be completed within six months.”

Apparently the film has roles for three leading ladies, two of them Malavika Mohanan and Nidhi Aggerwal have been signed. The producers are on the lookout for a third never-co-starred face for Prabhas as he wants the project to look completely fresh.

Also Read: Adipurush teaser gets rousing response from fans in Hyderabad; fans perform ‘aarti’ of the poster

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Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint remember Harry Potter co-star Robbie Coltrane

The Harry Potter series of films that were released over two decades ago has developed a cult following of its own. In fact, films and books have given rise to the Potterverse that features everything related to Harry Potter and the wizarding world. Earlier this year, HBO Max featured a reunion special, Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, which saw the entire cast and crew of the film series in attendance. Unfortunately, a few days back, the shocking news of the demise of Robbie Coltrane who portrayed the character of Hagrid stunned everyone.

While the industry was left in shocked silence, Robbie’s co-stars from the Harry Potter series took to social media to share their grief about the actor’s demise. Detailing what shooting was like with Robbie, Daniel Radcliffe shared some images from the sets of the film adding, “Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set, I’ve especially fond memories of him keeping our spirits up on ‘Prisoner of Azkaban,’ when we were all hiding from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid’s hut and he was telling stories and cracking jokes to keep morale up. I feel incredibly lucky that I got to meet and work with him and very sad that he’s passed. He was an incredible actor and a lovely man.”

 

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Also sharing her experience of working with Robbie, Emma Watson who shot into the limelight with her portrayal of Hermoine shared an Instagram story that read, “Robbie was like the most fun uncle I’ve ever had, but most of all, he was deeply caring and compassionate towards me as a child and an adult. His talent was so immense that it made sense he played a giant — he could fill ANY space with his brilliance. Robbie, if I ever get to be so kind as you were to me on a film set I promise I’ll do it in your name and memory. Know how much I adore and admire you. I’ll really miss your sweetness, your nicknames, your warmth, your laughs, and your hugs. You made us a family. Know you were that to us. There was no better Hagrid. You made it a joy to be Hermoine.”

Joining Daniel and Emma was Rupert Grint, who essayed the role of Ron Weasley. Sharing an image of Robbie in his Hagrid avatar from the sets of the film, Grint added, “Heartbroken to hear that Robbie is gone. I’ll never forget the smell of cigars and beard glue- a wonderful combination. No one else on this planet could of played Hagrid, only Robbie. Just as Hagrid was in the books and films Robbie was in life- warm, compassionate and hilarious. A giant hearted man who was still looking out for us even decades later. Sending love to his family. See you on the other side Bobser.”

 

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Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy also took to social media to talk about shooting with Robbie saying, “One of my fondest memories of filming Harry Potter was a night shoot on the first film in the forbidden forest. I was 12. Robbie cared & looked after everyone around of him. Effortlessly. And made them laugh. Effortlessly. He was a big friendly giant on screen but even more so In real life. Love you mate – thank you for everything xx”

 

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Robbie Coltrane, best remembered for his character of Hagrid in the Harry Potter series reported passed away in a hospital near his home in Larbert, Scotland. The 72-year-old award-winning actor had been suffering from ill health for the past two years.

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Veteran actress Mumtaz opens up on her equation with Hema Malini; reveals, “Seeta Aur Geeta was first offered to me”

During their heydays, Hema Malini and Mumtaz were the closest rivals. They were neck-to-neck in the race to the No.1 position, and if Hema became the undisputed No 1 actress in the 1970s it was partly because Mumtaz quit the film industry and migrated abroad after marriage.

Now, looking back at her equation with Hema Mumtaz says, “Hemaji and I were never friends. We were pitted against one another, so there was always a tension between us. Many roles that I could not do, Hemaji did. And many roles that she couldn’t do, I did. For example Seeta Aur Geeta was first offered to me.” However, Mumtaz is quick to add there was no ill will between them. “We were not friends but we were not enemies either.”

Incidentally, Mumtaz’s cousin Roopesh Kumar played a negative role in Seeta Aur Geeta Mumtaz reveals that she shares a great rapport with Hema Malini’s soul mate. “Dharamji and I are great friends. He really looks out for me. We meet whenever I am in Mumbai. My best wishes are with both of them always.”

Also Read: Veteran actress Mumtaz reveals her birthday plans; says, “My entire family will be there”

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