Parineeti Chopra, Amitabh Bachchan team up in ‘Unnchai’

Bollywood star Parineeti Chopra took to Instagram to announce that she will be starring in Sooraj Barjatya’s upcoming directorial titled ‘Unnchai’ which will also star Amitabh Bachchan, reports Indian Express.

Sharing a picture with the director, Parineeti captioned, “Thrilled and honored 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,” she added.

Parineeti said it is a special day and a special moment for her as it is also Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday. She said she is extremely excited to be collaborating with Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Neena Gupta, Danny Denzongpa and Sarika.

As the film goes on floors in Nepal, some interesting details have emerged with regards to the film. The star cast, comprising Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Danny Denzongpa, Parineeti Chopra, Neena Gupta and Sarika, has also added to the hype.

Parineeti Chopra will be seen in the role of a Nepali tourist guide in ‘Uunchai’. She will be helping and accompanying the quartet of Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and Danny Denzongpa on their adventurous trip.

‘Unnchai’ is being shot in Nepal. Anupam Kher has been sharing details of the project on Instagram. Earlier this month, Kher shared picture of the director and wrote, “Friends! The journey of my 520th film #Uunchai begins.

On the work front, Parineeti was last seen in ‘Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar’. She is also a part of Ribhu Dasgupta’s untitled film. She will share screen space with Ranbir Kapoor in his Sandeep Vanga’s ‘Animal’.