The golden era of the 2000’s is something all the fans of cinema still reminisce about. Vipul Amrutlal Shah is a prominent filmmaker known for his impactful storytelling and sharp sense of commercial cinema. With films like Aankhen, Namastey London, and Commando, he has delivered both critical acclaim and box office successes. His work often blends emotion, action, and strong narratives, making him an instrumental voice in Indian cinema. The 2000s was when this talented director flaunted his prowess in full glory. Let us have a look at Vipul Shah’s classic that shaped up the golden era of the 2000s.
Namastey London
This 2007 classic directed by Vipul Shah had every aspect of filmmaking working in its favour. Chartbuster music, iconic casting and timelessness. In a year where bollywood peaked, this film surely made a name for itself in standing apart and contributing to the same.
Aankhen
This 2002 thriller is one of the best heist movies ever made in Bollywood. Vipul Shah’s directorial prowess was in full flex with the ensemble. Amitabh Bacchan training three blind men to loot a bank. As wild the idea is, its brilliant execution is something that is still spoken about even after two decades.
Action Replayy
Vipul Shah left no genre untouched in the 2000s. Be it a rom-com, a thriller or a science fiction, the visionary director made sure that the audiences always get something fresh and new to experience on the big screens. This 2010 movie is still a childhood favourite for many millennials.
Waqt
This 2005 classic repeated the iconic casting of Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar. This musical romantic film is a great father son story also starring Priyanka Chopra and Shefali Shah. A tale of love, relationships, and familial bonds is not only heartwarming but also emotional to the core.
Singh Is Kinng
While this 2008 comedy was not directed by the super talented Vipul Amrutlal Shah, it deserves a special mention in the list of movies that define the golden era of Bollywood. The director produced this hilarious project making a one of a kind comedy starring the king of comedy, Akshay Kumar.
Bollywood is in dire need of creators like Vipul Shah. His vision, his direction or even the projects he supported by producing them, all have iconic underlined to the title. The man is an industry in himself with a plethora of genres all served up in a perfect platter called beautiful cinema.
