Danny Denzongpa

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 : Late actor Amjad Khan's dialogue 'Kitne aadmi the?' from 'Sholay' still echoes in everyone's mind. His portrayal of Gabbar Singh in Ramesh Sippy's directorial gave Hindi cinema one of the most iconic villains. However, he was not the original choice for the role.Actors Danny Denzongpa and Ranjeet were also approached by the makers to essay the role of Gabbar in 'Sholay', which starred veteran actors Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra as protagonists.In a recent interview with ANI, Ranjeet took a stroll down memory lane and revealed that he rejected 'Sholay' to honour his friendship with Danny."When they (makers) came to me, they told me that Danny would not come now. In fact, I had no idea about the role as well. I clearly told them, 'Danny is a good friend of mine...Either you get me no objection letter from him or at least let him talk to me. if he agrees, then I will do the film.' But I knew why he was not coming and I refused to be a part of the film," Ranjeet recalled."This role was destined for Amjad Khan...Ho sakta hai main Gabbar karta toh shayd audience ko nahin acha lagta," Ranjeet quipped.Ranjeet and Danny share a great friendship to date. He often shares pictures and videos with him on social media.Take a look at this post by RanjeetIn a video posted by Ranjeet on his Instagram handle in 2022, Ranjeet was heard advising his kids and the younger generation.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ranjeet (@ranjeetthegoli)The video, presumably from a get-together, captures Ranjeet, Danny and Akbar Khan at their candid best. Danny asked Ranjeet what he'd like to tell the new kids. Ranjeet replied, "I'm your friend. You know your life and what you want from it. You've brought up in a way that you can take your own decisions."This left both Danny and Akbar teasing Ranjeet for being so wise.Ranjeet and Danny ruled the big screen with their villainous acts back then.

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher)The film tells the story of the friendship between Boman Irani, Amitabh, and Anupam Kher's characters. It also stars Neena Gupta, Sarika, and Parineeti Chopra in lead rolesThe film showcased Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Anupam Kher, and Danny Denzongpa planning and discussing the notion of summiting Mount Everest, but Danny dies of old age before they can reach a decision.The rest of his friends decide to carry on his wish and to immerse Danny's character ashes at Mount Everest. Parineeti is seen as a trainer in the movie as she trains them for their task and eventually, they make it possible with Neena and Sarika in the company.With the company of Neena and Sarika, they climb Mount Everest.The film marked the directorial comeback of Sooraj Barjatya after his 2015 family drama 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' which starred Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor, and Anupam Kher in the lead roles.Meanwhile, on the work front, Kher has finished shooting for his upcoming movie 'Vijay 69'.Anupam Kher got injured while filming for 'Vijay 69'. He hurt his shoulder and informed his fans of the same by posting an image in which his injured right hand is seen in a sling.Created under the banner YRF Entertainment, 'Vijay 69' will narrate the life of a sexagenarian man, played by Kher, who decides to compete in a triathlon contest at the age of 69.The film is being directed by Akshay Roy, who has previously directed 'Meri Pyaari Bindu' with YRF. He has also worked on acclaimed films like Mira Nair's 'The Namesake', Aamir Khan's directorial debut 'Taare Zameen Par' and Deepa Mehta's 'Water' as an assistant director.Maneesh Sharma is producing the film.Kher has also completed the shoot of his film 'Calorie' in Amritsar, Punjab. The film is directed by Canadian filmmaker Eisha Marjara.Apart from these projects, Kher also has 'Emergency,' and 'Signature' in his kitty.

To seek Lord Ganpati's blessings, both Big B and Abhishek opted for off-white kurta-pyjamas layered with Nehru jackets in neutral hues. Check out the photos: Talking about 'Uunchai', the film is helmed by Sooraj Barjatya and stars Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Danny Denzongpa, Parineeti Chopra, and Neena Gupta in lead roles. The film marks the directorial comeback of Sooraj Barjatya after his 2015 family drama 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' which starred Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor and Anupam Kher in the lead roles.The film is about three friends - Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, and Boman Irani who go on a trek to Mount Everest. In the film, Parineeti plays the character of the trek guide who helps the three men scale the Everest. In the film, Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Anupam Kher, and Danny Denzongpa plan and discuss the notion of summiting Mount Everest, but Danny dies of old age before they reach a decision.And the rest of his friends decide to carry on his wish and to immerse Danny's character ashes at Mount Everest. Parineeti is seen as a trek guide in the movie as she trains them for their task and eventually they make it possible with Neena and Sarika in company. Apart from 'Uunchai', Amitabh Bachchan will next be seen in Hindi remake of 'The Intern' alongside Deepika Padukone. He is also a part of 'Project K' alongside Prabhas.

He wrote, "Shower this one with love and affection. It deserves all of it! It's special. It's #Uunchai!"The two-minute fifty-second long video, showcased Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Anupam Kher, and Danny Denzongpa planning and discussing the notion of summiting Mount Everest, but Danny dies of old age before they can reach a decision.And the rest of his friends decide to carry on his wish and to immerse Danny's character ashes at Mount Everest. Parineeti is seen as a trainer in the movie as she trains them for their task and eventually they make it possible with Neena and Sarika too in the company.With the company of Neena and Sarika, they climb mount Everest.The video ends with a beautiful song 'Yeh Jeevan Hai' by Kishore Kumar dedicated to their friend Danny.'Uunchai' is all set to hit the theatres on November 11, 2022. The story is about friends and their bond.Previously makers unveiled the first-look posters of Amitabh, Anupam, Boman Irani and others.The film marks the first-ever collaboration of the 'Kill Dill' actor along with Amitabh Bachchan and Sooraj Barjatya.The film marks the directorial comeback of Sooraj Barjatya after his 2015 family drama 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' which starred Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor and Anupam Kher in the lead roles.The movie is all set to clash with Sidharth Malhotra's upcoming action thriller film 'Yodha', which also stars Disha Patani and Rashi Khanna in the lead roles.Apart from 'Uunchai', Amitabh will next be seen in 'The Intern' remake with Deepika Padukone. He is also a part of 'Project K'.

The film directed by Sooraj Barjatya, apart from Amitabh, also stars Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Danny Denzongpa, Neena Gupta and Parineeti Chopra in the lead roles.The movie is all set to clash with Sidharth Malhotra's upcoming action thriller film 'Yodha', which also stars Disha Patani and Rashi Khanna in the lead roles.Makers began shooting for 'Uunchai' in October 2021 in Nepal. In April 2022, Anupam Kher announced the wrap of the film on his Instagram account.The film marks the directorial comeback of Sooraj Barjatya after his 2015 family drama 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' which starred Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor and Anupam Kher in the lead roles.Meanwhile, Amitabh will be also seen in a sci-fi action film 'Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva' alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, which is slated to release on September 9, 2022.

Sooraj Barjatya is considered one of the most accomplished filmmakers of Bollywood thanks to his series of super-hit, touching films. The filmmaker is associated with rooted, family entertainers but for his next film, Uunchai, he has decided to venture into new territory as its a film based on friendship. The star cast, comprising Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Danny Denzongpa, Parineeti Chopra, Neena Gupta and Sarika, has also added to the hype.As the film goes on floors in Nepal, some interesting details have emerged with regards to the film. Parineeti Chopra will be seen in the role of a Nepali tourist guide in Uunchai. A source said, Parineeti will be helping and accompanying the quartet of Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and Danny Denzongpa on their adventurous trip. Her role is very well fleshed out and itll be interesting to see her in a different light in this film.Suraj Acharya, who is handling the film's shoot in Nepal, spoke to a regional daily and confirmed that Parineeti Chopra is indeed essaying the tourist guide's role. He also informed that the film went on floors from October 4 in Kathmandu and that the first schedule will last for a month.Suraj Acharya also revealed that from October 4 to 9, the team shot at Lukla airport, located near the Everest Base Camp. It is considered the most dangerous airport in the world. Interestingly, except Amitabh Bachchan and Danny Denzongpa, all the other actors would shoot for their scenes here. This would be followed by a schedule at Namche, located at 13,000 feet above sea level. After Namache, they'll head to Manang, situated at 11,000 feet above sea level. Ultimately, Sooraj Barjartya and his team intend to shoot around peaks located at nearly 26,000 feet, as per Suraj.The source revealed, Nearly 500 people are there in the cast and crew. However, all Covid-safety precautions have been taken. Also, the health of the four main actors, all in their 60s and 70s, has been the priority. Its a challenge to shoot due to the cold weather but everything is going well and hopefully will go smoothly in the days to come as well.Parineeti Chopras birthday, incidentally, falls on October 22 but theres no information yet whether shell be celebrating it in Mumbai or will she cut the cake with the Uunchai team in the hills of Nepal.

The ensemble cast of Sooraj Barjatya's next just keeps getting better and better. The film which narrates a tale of friendship features Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Neena Gupta, and Parineeti Chopra in key roles. Now, according to the latest reports, Danny Denzongpa and Sarika have also joined the cast of the film. The film titled Oonchai will be going on floors next month.As per reports, Oonchai is a slice of life story about four friends who are aged 60 plus. Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Anupam Kher, and Danny Denzongpa will be playing the character of four friends. The film will go on floors in Nepal in October with a 40-day schedule.The team will also be shooting in Mumbai and Delhi before calling it a wrap. The makers are targeting to complete the shooting by March 2022. Neena Gupta, Sarika, and Parineeti Chopra also play pivotal roles in the film. While the details of their characters have been kept under wraps, Parineeti is said to be the light of the film.After Oonchai, Sooraj Barjatya will begin with the pre-production of his ambitious marriage drama with Salman Khan. The film is said to be about a married couple set against the backdrop of nuclear families.