Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s Waqt Turns 20! DYK, It Took Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra 7 Days To Shoot Do Me A Favor Let’s Play Holi- Here’s Why

Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s heartfelt family drama Waqt: The Race Against Time – starring Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra turns 20 today. The film – which remain a beloved gem, and showcases Shah’s powerful storytelling and emotional depth, is considered a classic thanks to its perfect storyline, casting, and unforgettable songs. One standout track was Do Me a Favor, which has now become a must to hear every Holi.

But did you know, the vibrant seven-minute song took seven full days to shoot?

Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra Took 7 Days To Shoot Waqt’s Do Me A Favor

Do Me a Favor – Lets Play Holi, sung by Anu Malik and Sunidhi Chauhan with lyrics by Sameer, took an entire seven days to shoot. Why? As per sources, several factors contributed to this extended schedule were, the elaborate set setups, extensive equipment arrangements, time-consuming clean-up after each take, and detailed choreography.

An unexpected incident also caused a delay – Priyanka Chopra Jonas was accidentally electrocuted after stepping on a loose wire during the shoot. Thankfully, she only had to spend one night in the hospital and recovered quickly. Despite the challenges, the song became one of Bollywood’s biggest Holi anthems. Check it out here:

About The Film

Waqt: The Race Against Time, directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and produced by Shah along with Manmohan Shetty, was released in 2005. The film featured a stellar cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra, Shefali Shah, and Boman Irani. It beautifully portrayed the evolving relationship between a strict yet loving father and his carefree son. The emotional storyline, strong performances, memorable music, and timeless family values made it an instant classic.

Even after 20 years, Waqt continues to resonate with audiences for its heartwarming message, powerful drama, and the relatable theme of love, discipline, and generational understanding.

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