Bollywood actor Boman Irani, who is enjoying the response to his recently-released movie `Uunchai`, had initially declined the offer to star in the film.

Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, `Uunchai` also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Danny Denzongpa, Neena Gupta, Sarika and Parineeti Chopra.