When Sooraj Barjatya Needed a Double Dose of Nerve Pills to Approach the ‘Intimidating’ Amitabh Bachchan for Uunchai | Bollywood

Arre bhai, Bollywood’s masala never disappoints, and humari favourite Khabree Kiran is back with another scoop! This time, it’s all about the legendary Sooraj Barjatya and the one and only Amitabh Bachchan. Grab your chai and let’s dive into this filmy kissa!

Imagine this: Sooraj Barjatya, the man behind those sanskari family sagas, has bagged the National Award for Best Director for Uunchai. Wah bhai wah! But what caught my attention was his description of Big B. You know, Amitabh Bachchan, the Shahenshah of Bollywood? Yeah, apparently, he’s "scary"! 😱 Can you believe it?

Barjatya, in a candid chat with Mid-Day, shared how he never thought he’d direct Uunchai. "I stumbled upon the script in 2016," he muses. "I realized, yeh to mujhe hi karna padega!" And so, like a hero in his own right, he took on the challenge. But the real test? Convincing Big B to join the crew!

Sooraj Barjatya: Facing the Big B Darr

Now, why is Amitabh Bachchan intimidating, you ask? Sooraj explains, "He listens with his eyes, yaar. And doesn’t blink. Seriously, it’s like auditioning for Kaun Banega Crorepati! 😂" When it came to presenting the script to the legend, Sooraj admits needing not one but two anxiety pills. Talk about jitters!

Uunchai: More Than Just a Trek

Uunchai is more than just an adventure; it’s an emotional rollercoaster with Amitabh, Anupam Kher, and Boman Irani leading the pack. These three oldies set off on a trek to the Everest Base Camp to fulfill their friend’s last wish. But of course, Bollywood style, it turns into a soul-searching journey. Sounds intriguing, na?

This film also marks Sooraj’s return to direction after the 2015 hit Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. And guess what? Uunchai didn’t just score a National Award for Best Direction but also bagged Best Supporting Actress for Neena Gupta. Talk about a dhamaka comeback! 💥

Amitabh Bachchan: The Saga Continues

As for Big B, after a mixed bag performance in Vettaiyan with Rajinikanth, he’s gearing up for Ribhu Dasgupta’s courtroom drama Section 84. And if that’s not enough, he’s also got the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD lined up. Bachchan saab, take a breath!

Kiran’s Gyan: Arre Bollywood, where directors need anxiety pills to face their heroes, and every film is a chance to discover the meaning of life. If only my local chaiwala’s stories were this spicy, I’d never leave the tapri! 🍵