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India.com
3 days ago
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This 2 hour 17 minutes film is Rs 300 crore blockbuster, the story will give you goosebumps, budget was Rs 30 crore, lead actors are...
This 2 hour 17 minutes film is Rs 300 crore blockbuster, the story will give you goosebumps, budget was Rs 30 crore, lead actors are... When we talk about crime dramas, very few enthralled audiences, like the Kerala Story. Inspired by true events, this gripping narrative sparked widespread debate since its theatrical release in 2023. Helmed by Studito Sen and bankrolled by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, this film explores themes of faith, manipulation and resilience. The star cast led by Adah Sharm, also featured Yogita Bilani, Sonia Balani, and Siddhi Idnani in pivotal roles. The story revolves around three young women Shalini, Nimah, and Geetanjali. Their fate took a harrowing turn when their roommate, Asifa, manipulates them into converting a different faith. The films sparks meaningful introspection on complexities of religious identity and dangers of extremist ideologies. Despite being banned in certain regions and facing objections for its content, The Kerala Story was among the biggest successes of 2013. Made in reported budget of Rs 30 crore, the film was a commercial success, earning Rs 300 crore globally. The Kerala Story was a game-changer in Adah Sharma's career, as she garnered massive popularity following its success. She was hailed for her deeply real yet emotionally raw performance. Reflecting on The Kerala Story's success, Adah said in an interview, 'After Kerala Story, there are a lot of things which I am doing, which are quite different. I am happy that filmmakers are seeing that I can do different roles.' The film fearlessly tackles sensitive issues and deserves a spot on your watchlist. If you haven't watch The Kerala Story yet, You can catch it on Zee 5.
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10-05-2025
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'The Kerala Story' producer Vipul Shah: 'It became the highest-grossing female-centric film of all time, didn't approach any A-list actress because...'
'The Kerala Story' talks about a group of women from Kerala who are forced into converting to Islam and joining the Islamic State read more Vipul Amrutlal Shah produced two films with Adah Sharma in 2023 and 2024- 'The Kerala Story' and 'Bastar', both based on real-life events that shook the nation. 'The Kerala Story' talks about a group of women from Kerala who are forced into converting to Islam and joining the Islamic State. Based on a true story, the film is premised on the Hindutva conspiracy theory of 'love jihad' and claims that thousands of Hindu women from Kerala have been converted to Islam and recruited into the Islamic State. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD It made over Rs 250 crore at the box-office in India and was the highest-grossing female-oriented film in Hindi cinema. As the film turned one, Vipul Shah spoke exclusively to Firstpost. Edited excerpts from the interview What were your expectations when the film was released? The answer to that is nobody in its wildest of dreams can expect a film to be a blockbuster of this proportion. It became the highest ever grossing film in the history of cinema in the female-centric films genre. Now, this cannot be predicted by anybody. However, the most important thing for us was to expose the truth. And there was a lot of opposition against this, and a lot of people were trying to discredit us. But people saw through it, and people went in huge numbers to see the film. And even today, after two years, people talk about The Kerala Story. It was a massive success for Zee5, one of the highest viewed films on the platform. And wherever it goes, people connect with it, and people watch it in huge numbers. I mean, that's the biggest success for the film, that people have found it to be an absolutely true depiction of the situation in those parts of Kerala. And I think that that is what matters the most. What resonated with the audiences according to you? What resonated with the audience, according to me, is the exposé and the truthfulness of it. People cannot be misguided by a smear campaign. People can see through the smear campaign. For example, a person like Dhruv Rathee made a video and in that he said that our numbers were all wrong. There were no 32,000 numbers. Even in the Kerala Assembly, the document that was presented was showing a number of 2,000 and not 7,000 plus. And when we made a video in the month of June, which is a 17-minute video available on YouTube, which gives you the full account of the number of 32,000, in which we have put the paper, which was an assembly record, where the number is 7,700. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD We wanted Dhruv Rathee to react to it, but obviously he had shot and scooted. So he was not interested in engaging with us after what he had to do he had done. And people are smart enough to see through it. Nobody who are trying to call this film a lie. So people love the film for it having a complete true depiction of the picture of the serious problem that was happening in Kerala, that is still happening. And I think somewhere the pain of those girls connected with the audience, they could see their own daughters and sisters in that film. And that, I think, was the biggest reason why people connected with it. Did you ever approach any A-list actress for this role? I did not reach out to any Bollywood A-list actress, so it would be presumptuous of me to make any call whether they would or they would not. We wanted the film to look like all the actors playing characters should look like the characters and not the stars. And so we went ahead with the cast that we had. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD What's your take on the way Adah essayed this role? Adah Sharma has shown extreme courage to play this role. We had told her at the time that there could be huge trolling on social media, losing some work, and all kinds of fears that were surrounding this film. But she connected with the character and so she decided to take it on knowing very well all the consequences. So a big shout out to her. It requires a lot of courage to put everything at stake and do something that you believe in.
NDTV
03-05-2025
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- NDTV
Governor: Manoj Bajpayee To Collaborate With Vipul Amrutlal Shah For His Upcoming Political Thriller
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Vipul Amrutlal Shah will produce the political thriller titled "Governor." Manoj Bajpayee will play the role of the Governor in the film. The film's production is led by Shah's company, Sunshine Pictures. New Delhi: Producer and director Vipul Amrutlal Shah is known for helming films like Aankhen, Waqt: The Race Against Time, Namastey London, London Dreams, Action Replayy, and Namaste England. He is now all set to collaborate with National Award-winning actor Manoj Bajpayee for his upcoming political thriller titled Governor. As per PeepingMoon, Manoj Bajpayee will be essaying the role of the Governer. It is touted to be an intense plot, at the same time a commercially rich theatrical drama. The film will be produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah's Sunshine Pictures. The project will be helmed by Chinmay Mandlekar. Governor has been in the works for the last two years. The casting for the supporting members is still underway. The Pre-Production phase is also going well and the shooting should commence some time in July or August. Manoj Bajpayee is thrilled to be collaborating with Vipul Amrutlal Shah, for yet another versatile role. Vipul Amrutlal Shah is also gearing up for his upcoming directorial venture Hisaab, a heist thriller with Jaideep Ahlawat and Shefali Shah in the lead. Produced by Sunshine Pictures and Jio Studios, Hisaab is expected to drop in the latter half of 2025.
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22-04-2025
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Vipul Amrutlal Shah's 'Waqt' Turns 20! When Amitabh Bachchan & Akshay Kumar Were Ready to Wave Off Their Fees for the film
Waqt: The Race Against Time is a one of its kind movie that marked Vipul Amrutlal Shah's journey as a producer read more 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 in terms of tapping into different genres. One such gem from his filmography is Waqt: The Race Against Time which is celebrating 20 glorious years of its release. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 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 about a play which was 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'. Waqt: The Race Against Time marked the second collaboration of the talented director with the likes of Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar. Their first collaboration 'Aankhen' was received very well by the critics and the audiences. The trust Vipul Shah had instilled in the megastars by delivering such a brilliant film made both the megastars very keen on collaborating again. Talking about the graciousness and support the director received from the both the stars when he told them that he was turning a producer, Vipul Shah revealed, 'When I informed Amitji and Akshay about me turning producer with this film, both of them were willing to waive off their fees but me and my partner Mr Manmohan Shetty did not agree to it and paid them their remuneration but the fact that such big superstars stood by me and were even willing to waive off their fees, was a very touching and heartwarming gesture'. True artists always recognise greatness. The fact that both the actors, within a split second decided to waive off their fees speaks volumes of the trust they had in Vipul's direction and the bond they share. Both the actors did eventually get their remuneration but the fact that they were ready to waive their fees shows the amount of support Vipul Amrutlal Shah had from his comrades. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Waqt: The Race Against Time is a one of its kind movie that marked Vipul Amrutlal Shah's journey as a producer. The visionary director went on to produce superhits like Singh is Kinng, Holiday: A Soldier Never Off Duty, and many more. The Visionary director is now gearing up to blow the audiences all over again with his next, Hisaab, a heist thriller which has already excited his audiences ever since it has been announced.
