King Uncle
King Uncle is 1993 comedy-drama starring Jackie Shroff, Shah Rukh Khan, Anu Aggarwal, Nagma, and Paresh Rawal. Ashok Bansal, a hard-hearted billionaire, drives away his family members with his stern attitude. When Munna, an orphan girl, enters his life, she makes him realise the importance of love and family.
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| Movie Released Date | 15 Feb 1993 |
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Keypoints about King Uncle:
1. Total Movie Duration: 2h 43m
2. Audio Language: Hindi
About the Movie King Uncle: Circumstances Mould People
King Uncle is a Hindi film about Ashok Bansal, a stone-hearted billionaire whose life experiences have taught him to be so. He has two younger siblings, Anil and Suneeta, who become estranged given Ashok's behaviour. Munna enters Ashok's life and tries to change him into a kind person.
King Uncle Movie Release Date on OTT
The comedy movie King Uncle was released in theatres on 15th February, 1993. The film is also streaming on the ZEE5 OTT platform.
King Uncle Movie Plot
Ashok Bansal is an extremely wealthy man. He despises the poor and has worked hard to become wealthy. He has done so because her mother left him and his two younger siblings, Anil and Suneeta, for a richer man. But in his frenzied zeal to become rich and wealthy, Ashok has become a stone-hearted disciplinarian.
One day, an orphan girl named Munna arrives at Ashok's house, and she soon becomes his favourite. She tries to change Ashok's mindset while he tries to take her out from the orphanage. This angers the orphanage's warden, and she plans to kill Munna.
The drama movie seeks to champion family bonding and explores the importance of empathy and understanding among family members.
King Uncle Movie Cast and Crew
King Uncle features Jackie Shroff as Ashok Bansal, Anu Aggarwal as Fenny, Shah Rukh Khan as Anil, Nagma as Kavita, Pooja Ruparel as Munna (orphan girl), and Nivedita Joshi as Suneeta Bansal.
King Uncle is directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan, while the music is composed by Rajesh Roshan.
Interesting Facts about the Movie King Uncle
1. The film was initially offered to Amitabh Bachchan, but he declined citing other commitments.
2. Director Rakesh Roshan had wanted to name the movie "King", but the rights to the title belonged to another producer.
3. Shah Rukh Khan almost left the movie when he found out Amitabh Bachchan wasn't in the film, but eventually relented.
4. The roles of Shah Rukh and Nagma were originally intended for Govinda and Neelam.
FAQs About the Movie King Uncle
Q1. Is King Uncle a remake?
Ans: The film King Uncle was inspired by "Annie", a 1982 English movie.
Q2. Which societal issue does King Uncle seek to highlight?
Ans: The film addresses the challenges orphans face and the need for a supportive environment for their growth and well-being.