Vipul Amrutlal Shah stands among Indian cinema’s most respected filmmakers and producers, known for delivering hits across a wide range of genres. One of his most cherished films, Waqt: The Race Against Time, a touching family drama starring Akshay Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan, continues to hold a special place in audiences’ hearts. ‘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. Several factors contributed to the extended shooting schedule for ‘Do Me a Favor’, including elaborate set designs, extensive equipment setups, detailed choreography, and the time-consuming clean-up required after each take. The shoot also faced an unexpected hurdle when Priyanka Chopra Jonas was accidentally electrocuted after stepping on a loose wire. Fortunately, she recovered quickly after spending just one night in the hospital. Despite the challenges, the song went on to become one of Bollywood’s most iconic Holi anthems.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.
