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20 years of Waqt: Akshay Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan offered to do film for free
Updated On: 22 April, 2025 03:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
As Vipul Shah-directed Waqt: The Race Against Time completes 20 years we look back at an endearing anecdote from the filmmaker and his bond with lead actors Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar
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Still from Waqt: Race Against Time
Vipul Amrutlal Shah is a visionary filmmaker known for bringing powerful and meaningful stories to the screen. From heartwarming dramas to action-packed thrillers, his films strike a perfect balance between entertainment and emotion. With a knack for storytelling and a strong connection to the audience, Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s filmography has become the ultimate benchmark for exploring different genres. One such gem from his filmography is Waqt: The Race Against Time, which is celebrating 20 glorious years since its release.
Waqt: The Race Against Time completes 20 years
On the film’s 20th anniversary, here`s a warm-hearted anecdote shared by the director himself. Talking about onboarding the two megastars Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar for his film, Vipul Amrutlal Shah said, “While we were making Aankhen, I had discussed a play 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.”
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