Cinematic Locations in India

''Cinema'' is one thing that will never get erased in anybody's mind. Cinema shooting has been done in many places around the world.

 Bollywood is one of the largest film producers in India and one of the largest centres of film production in the world. The Indian film industry has its audience spread all across the globe. Somehow, in every movie, the location is just as important as the plot; it’s more of a character than simply a backdrop. Film makers spend a considerable portion of their budget shooting movies in distant countries and islands such as Maldives, Lakshadweep, etc. But there are some top destinations in India which make it a charismatic location for shooting films. Shooting in India is not only way more convenient than the foreign locations but is also quite budget-friendly.

India with its natural, architectural and cultural richness is a destination for everyone. Whether you are looking for lush green valleys or deserts, or you want to capture the exotic monuments or royal art and architecture India offers plenty of options for every desired location. So if you have been wondering as to where exactly are these super-attractive locations hidden, don’t be surprised to hear that this is your own country!

• Manali and Shimla: 

Two of the most popular hill stations located in Himachal Pradesh happen to be among the favourite movie locations for film lovers. The industry has shot a plethora of flicks set against the picturesque cities of Shimla and Manali

Remember the narrow roads covered with snow, the quaint valleys and the beautiful cottages shown in Jab We Met? All of that was shot in Manali and Shimla ''The Queen of Hills'' Shimla appears really mind-blowing, which makes one of the most preferred shooting spots.

Black.Jab we Met, 3 idiots are some of the films shot here

• Mumbai:

More than thousands of movies are shot in Mumbai, home to the largest film industry of India, every year, starting from late 1880’s when the first Bollywood movie was released.  The beauty of the compelling Juhu beach has been captured in numerous films and it is has turned out to be the favourite shooting location for film directors.

Movies like Munnabhai MBBS, Slumdog Millionaire, Dhoom, Talaash, Ek Deewana Tha, etc. have been shot here.

• Ooty:

 Situated deep within the Nilgiri Hills, the hill station Ooty in Tamil Nadu  is desired by the movie makers of Bollywood as well as Kollywood.  From Raj Kapoor to Subhash Ghai, every director has shot here and achieved success. The famous song ‘Chayya chayya’ from ‘Dil Se’ is an example of this mind-blowing location.

Karz, released in the 80’s was the First Bollywood movie to introduce the scenic beauty of this romantic town.

• Kerala: 

The magnificent beauty of Kerala has been screened in a lot of films which include Raavan, the song called Barso re Megha from Guru, the backwaters showcased in  Dil se, Bombay, Karthik calling Karthik, etc.

If north has the snow-clad peaks, the south has spectacular waterfalls as nature’s bounty.

• Udaipur:

Guide (1965), Mera Saaya (1966) and Ye Jawani Hai Deewani touching the charts not just for their story and actors but also for yet another character, Udaipur.

And it’s not just Bollywood that seems to have swept away by the charm of this majestic land, it’s the Hollywood. Octopussy happens to be the only Bond movie shot in India and they chose the royal Udaipur for this stupendous film.  The grandeur of the royal palaces is too strong a presence in all these movies.