Vipul Amrutlal Shah recalls when Amitabh and Akshay waved off fees for “Waqt”

Vipul Amrutlal Shah recalls when Amitabh and Akshay waved off fees
for “Waqt”

Director Vipul Amrutlal Shah recalls when Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar waved off their fees
Waqt: The Race Against Time was a notable film that launched Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s career as a producer. The film features Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar in the pivotal roles.

Vipul Amrutlal Shah brought a powerful and memorable romantic comedy, Waqt: The Race Against Time, in 2005. Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar’s starrer film has recently completed 20 years since its release.

However,.filmmaker Vipul Shah has recently recalled the behind-the-scenes details on the film’s 20th anniversary. He said, amidst making Aankhen, had discussed about a play which written and directed by Aatish Kapadia, with Amit sir (Bachchan) and Akshay (Kumar). They both loved the story, and we decided to make this film.

However, the filmmaker also acknowledged the support he received from both megastars, Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay, when he told them that he was turning into a producer.
Vipul Shah noted, “When he informed Amitji and Akshay about him turning producer with this film, both of them were willing to waive off their fees but he (Vipul) and partner Manetty did not agree to it and paid them their remuneration but the fact that such big superstars stood by him and were even willing to waive off their fees, was a very touching and heartwarming gesture.”
Waqt: The Race Against Time was a notable film that launched Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s career as a producer. He later produced several successful movies, including Singh is Kinng and Holiday: A Soldier Never Off Duty.

Meanwhile, the 2005 film marked the second collaboration of the director with the actors Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar. Vipul Shah collaborated with the actors for the first time for Aankhen, which received huge praise from the audience and the critics alike.

The film traces to Ishwar Chandra Thakur, living the good life, content with his loving wife Sumitra and son Adiya.

He was bothered by his son Adiya’s laziness and dependency. However, the Thakur family’s life changed with ups and downs when Adiya decided to marry the daughter of his father’s enemy.

However, Vipul Amrutlal Shah is now gearing up for the upcoming heist thriller, Hisaab, which has already excited his audiences ever since it was announced.

News Edit KV Raman