From Akshay Kumar's Singh is Kinng to Vidyut Jammwal's Commando: Fascinating trivias from Vipul Shah's blockbuster films

Here’s a look at some of the most intriguing trivias from his films that add an extra layer of appreciation for his work

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Vipul Amrutlal Shah is known for his diverse and dynamic filmography. From high-octane action flicks to engaging dramas, his movies have thoroughly entertained audiences and achieved significant success. Here’s a look at some of the most intriguing trivias from his films that add an extra layer of appreciation for his work: ‘Namastey London’ is Based On a True Story ‘Namastey London’, starring Akshay Kumar and Katarina Kaif in lead roles, directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, explores the cultural clash and romantic entanglements between an NRI and a traditional Indian family.

What will shock a lot of fans, is that the film was actually based on the real-life experiences of one of Akshay Kumar’s friends, adding an extra layer of authenticity to the characters of Arjun Singh and Jasmit Malhotra. Akshay Kumar agreed to work in ‘Singh is Kinng’ over a 5 Minute Call ‘Singh is Kinng’, produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah once again features Akshay Kumar and Katarina Kaif in lead roles. Akshay plays a lovable gangster from Punjab, and director Anees Bazmee narrated the film’s story to Akshay in just five minutes over a phone call, leading to an immediate agreement from the actor.



Apart from that, Once director of the film shared how the idea for Akshay Kumar’s character, Happy Singh, wearing a turban came to be. He recalled, when he randomly arrived on the set where Akshay was shooting for another project. He took a turban and asked him to wear it.

And once Akshay wore the turban and Vipul loved him in Turban, he knew immediately that this was how he wanted to shape the character of Happy Singh. Perhaps it was because Akshay had never played a Sardar before. Gradually, the entire script was adjusted with the Sikh community in mind.

We decided to cast other actors who would convincingly fit the roles as Sikhs. ‘The Kerala Story’ is inspired by real-life incidents ‘The Kerala Story’, produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah which portrays the harrowing journey of Shalini Unnikrishnan, is inspired by real-life events. This authentic narrative added considerable depth to the film, making it an even more compelling and challenging watch.

Akshay Kumar’s sustained multiple injuries during ‘Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty’ ‘Holiday’, produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah showcases Akshay Kumar as an army officer uncovering a terrorist plot. Akshay sustained multiple injuries during filming, including a severe foot injury while performing a jump down a flight of stairs. His dedication to performing his own stunts added authenticity and intensity to the film’s action sequences.

Commando: One Man Army: Actor Vidyut Jammwal performed all his stunts without cables or body doubles. In fact, the first fight scene, one of the goons is thrown out of the warehouse, tearing the poster for Vidyut Jammwal’s first movie, Force (2011). The film was produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah.