Story of a British girl and a Punjabi boy! Namastey London, directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, completes 16 years (Photo Credits-Still from Movie)
Vipul Amrutlal Shah captivated the crowd with Namastey London, a high-octane entertainer. The film, which stars Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in the key roles, is a traditional Bollywood production that celebrates love and the spirit of variety. Today marks the 16th anniversary of the movie’s premiere, and we can’t help but remember how much it amused us and remains on our list of favorite movies.
Namastey London, which was made in Vipul Amritlal Shah’s hometown, is one of the few ground-breaking movies that depicted a love tale from a unique angle and received a ton of positive feedback. Whether it was friendship, love, music, humor, or any other feeling, the movie honored it all to the utmost and won over millions of viewers. There were many superhit blockbuster songs that were included as the directors introduced the audience to the timeless chemistry of Akshay and Katrina. These songs continue to rule the hearts of the general public.
Rishi Kapoor, Nina Wadia, Javed Sheikh, Upen Patel, and Clive Standen all appear in the movie in supporting roles, lending the movie further appeal. The movie was a box office hit even though reviewers gave it rave reviews when it first came out.
“Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s Namastey London altered the narrative of love stories on screen,” says film industry expert Taran Adarsh. It was one of the best movies ever made because it showed a different kind of love tale, which fundamentally altered how those stories were perceived at the time. In fact, fresh generations continue to appreciate the movie everytime it is broadcast on television. Any love tale needs music and songs, and this movie has some fantastic, exquisite tunes.
After witnessing some incredible tales produced by Vipul Amritlal Shah, the director has a fantastic slate of movies and web series to offer the public.
