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Films are always a good medium to showcase a location in an exotic way. Bollywood has definitely made some shooting locations a hit in India.
Many Bollywood movies have also increased the popularity of certain places which were otherwise unexplored. Even the monuments like Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, etc. have become a part of many films which keep reminding of our heritage sites.
Here is a list of filming locations that are famous in India. Bollywood films have surely captured these in an enchanting way.
Let us take a look at some of Bollywood's favourite locations!
Amer Fort - Bajirao Mastani
Amer Fort or Amber Fort is located around 11km from Jaipur. In the film Bajirao Mastani has shot many scenes in Amer Fort.
Amer Fort is a World Heritage Site and is one of the famous Bollywood Shooting locations in India.Many other Bollywood movies like Jodha Akbar, Veer, Bol Bachan were also shot here.
Photo Courtesy: Rod Waddington
Sonamarg - Bhajrangi Bhaijaan
Bhajrangi Bhaijaan turned out to be a smashing hit. It is not only the script and actors but also the locations that has made it a success.
Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir was one of the best shooting locations of Bhajrangi Bhaijaan movie.
Photo Courtesy: Ankur P
Qutub Minar - Fanaa
Have you seen the song 'Chand Sifarish' song in Fanaa? The song showcases Qutub Minar in the background.
Many other historical sites like Lodhi Gardens, Jantar Mantar were also part of this Bollywood movie.Some scenes were also shot in Kashmir. We all loved the locations right?!
Photo Courtesy: Dimitry B.
Pangong Tso Lake - 3 Idiots
Who doesn't remember the climax scene of 3 Idiots?Yes, the scene is a famous one and the location as well. It was shot on the banks of Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh.
Guess what? Other Bollywood films Dil Se, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, etc. have also shoot some scenes in this destination.
Photo Courtesy: Hansraj
Darjeeling Toy Train - Barfi
The film Barfi was extensively shot in Darjeeling, Ooty, Pollachi and Kolkata.The film has surely captured Darjeeling and its Himalyan Railway (Toy Train) in an awesome way.
The Toy Train becomes a major part of the escapades of Barfi (Ranbir Kapoor) in the film.
Photo Courtesy: Aranya449
Naggar Castle - Jab We Met
We all loved the song 'Yeh Ishq Hai' from Jab We Met. We see Kareena Kapoor dancing in various places with different costumes.
Naggar Castle in Himachal Pradesh was one of the shooting locations in the movie.
Photo Courtesy: Royroydeb
Munnar - Chennai Express
Chennai Express was a major hit also because of its shooting spots.Remember Deepika and Sharukh Khan dancing to 'Kashmir Mein Tu Kanyakumari' song? The place is none other than Munnar.
We all loved the emerald green backdrop of this song, didn't we?!
Photo Courtesy: Mohan Noone
Varanasi - Raanjhanaa
The film Raanjhanaa didn't work that well but what worked was some songs and its portrayal of Varanasi.
The Ghats of Varanasi are captured in a good way. Varanasi's ghats are also one of the best photographic destinations in India.
Photo Courtesy: Dennis Jarvis
Athirapilly Falls
Ever since the Guru film's song 'Barso Re' appeared, many want to see Athirapilly Falls in Kerala.
Aishwarya Rai dancing and swimming in Athirapilly Falls has stolen many hearts.It is not wrong to say that, the falls became a most popular destination after this movie.
Howrah Bridge - Kahaani
Howrah Bridge suspended over Hoogly river is a major destination in West Bengal.
Many Bollywood movies have shown Howrah Bridge. Among, them it appears in the films like Kahaani, Gunday and Barfi.It has become a one of the popular Bollywood shooting locations in India.
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Rohtang Pass - Highway
The film Highway has showcased many beautiful locations. Among them, Rohtang Pass is one.Rohtang Pass in Pir Pinjal Range is one of the best filming locations in India.
Rohtang Pass is also festured in Jab We Met (Yeh Ishq Hai song).
Photo Courtesy: Saad Faruque
Golden Temple - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
Golden Temple in Amritsar is one of the most famous destination and a holy place.
This Sikh Gurudwara appears in many movies and Hindi serials.
In the film 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi', Golden Temple is part of a turning point in the film.
Photo Courtesy: Ravneetn13
Aguada Fort - Dil Chahta Hai
Aguada Fort and Chapora Fort in Goa became one of the prime shooting locations for the film Dil Chahta Hai.
Goa has always been an important filming location in India. Many other movies like Finding Fanny, Dhoom, etc. were shot in Goa.
Photo Courtesy: Nanasur
Udaipur City Palace - Ram-Leela
Some sequences of the film Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela were shot in City Palace of Udaipur.
Udaipur is also one of the prime tourist as well as filming locations in India.
Udaipur City Palace has also been featured in 1983 James Bond film Octopussy.
Photo Courtesy: Ramon
Dudhsagar Falls - Chennai Express
Dudhsagar Falls is one of the highlights of Chennai Express. Ofcourse in the movie, it is shown as some other place in Tamil Nadu.
Dudhsagar Falls is picturised well and it attracts the audience.
Photo Courtesy: Sharath Chandra
