EXOTIC BOLLYWOOD SHOOTING LOCATIONS AROUND THE WORLD : Grasshopper

Sakshi Nagar 11-08-2021 04:11 PM Around The World

Overseas locations in typical Hindi cinema incline to live as aesthetic strategies. Foreign countries and tourist attractions are offered as dreamy destinations. The majority of directors choose to treat the notion of abroad as a lavish addition of big-budget Bollywood’s inspirational tone. In a style started by Raj Kapoor’s Sangam, followed by An Evening in Paris and Love in Tokyo, the look makes you believe in what we actually want to see rather than what in reality is.

All through the year, countless Bollywood movies have been shot across the world. From Switzerland to Greece and to the United States, Bollywood has loved making its films abroad. And if you're looking to visit some of these places, you've come to the right spot. So, here are some of the places where most iconic Bollywood movies are filmed. Scroll through to list up your favorite destinations to explore.

1. LONDON

Big Ben, River Thames, London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, and several more renowned landmarks in London have become Bollywood choices. Exploring through these spots one cannot resist recalling scenes from best-loved Bollywood movies.

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Namastey London, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham are some of the Bollywood hit flicks that can make you travel to London to re-live your favorite Bollywood moments!

2. NEW YORK

After watching stunningly shot Hindi films like Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Kal Ho Na Ho, My Name is Khan, Ta Ra Rum Pum, Anjaana Anjaani, etc New York City has been everybody’s dream city.

Sequenced next to quite a lot of iconic locations, from Pier 17 to Park Avenue, the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges, to the Times Square these Bollywood flicks will take you instantly to the world’s city of dreams in the US. So do visit NYC once in a lifetime to feel the madness of Indian cinema.

3. GREECE

This place is easily recognizable for its whitewashed buildings, blue sky, and crystal clear sea. Greece has been catching the B-town’s interest for a long time to charm the silver screen. From Hrithik, Salman, to Shahrukh and Saif Bollywood, has shown pure love for Greece by brilliantly presenting it on screen.

Movies like Bang Bang, Chalte Chalte, Wanted, Tashan, has got some of the most graceful backdrops in Greece. It has some exotic locations like Santorini, Church of Panagia Paraportiani, Mykonos Sarakiniko Beach, and several more that boost to make a movie aesthetically gorgeous. The world has a lot to offer therefore a traveler should always be keen on places that are actually travel-worthy. So, make sure to mark Greece in your travel bucket lists!

4. SWITZERLAND

Yes, last but not least we have one of the most sought shooting locations among Indian filmmakers on our list is ‘Switzerland’. When you talk about Hindi Cinema, you cannot help but refer to this European country. Legendary Bollywood flicks like An Evening In Paris, Biwi No. 1, Deewana Mastana, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Don 2, Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, Yes Boss are shot in Switzerland.

Snowy mountains of the Swiss Alps, Gstaad, and the Jungfrau area (Engelberg, Montreux, Saanen, Luzern, Jungfraujoch) are considered the most remarkable site for shooting an Indian film. Bollywood movies have created a different love for this place as there has been a sturdy gush of Indian tourists traveling to Switzerland.