Friday, 15 July 2016

5 Popular Shooting Places For Movies In India

Hotels in India have always in love with the B-town. Be it Hollywood or Bollywood, when it comes to shooting, there are always a few hotels that top the list of the directors. Here, we have discussed a few hotels in India that have not only featured in numerous films but are also preferred by stars:

1. The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur

Do you remember the extravagant wedding of Kalki Koechlin from the movie Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani? That particular scene was shot in this grand hotel. Standing tall at the bank of river Pichola, this majestic hotel boasts a rich architectural style that will bring back the memories of the Rajas and Maharajas who once occupied this place. Visit this place if you want to enjoy royal grandeur and make memories worth a lifetime.

2. Windamere Hotel, Darjeeling


This Colonial hotel in India was a shooting location for the Shah Rukh Khan star blockbuster movie Main Hoon Na. Not only did King Khan shot scenes from his movie here, he also stayed in this hotel. He stayed in the room named Rinzing Namgyal at Windamere Hotel during the shooting of Main Hoon Na. Windamere Hotel has been a top choice for stars such as Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra who stayed here while shooting for Barfi. Ranbir was smitten by the old world charm of this colonial hotel and was back again during the shooting of Jagga Jasoos. If you too want to relive the moments of your favourite stars then stay at Windamere during your next visit to Darjeeling. This is the only truly authentic Colonial hotel in Darjeeling. 



3. Woodville Palace, Shimla

This Palace hotel has been a darling of the B-town. Dating back to the Raj era, this magnificent hotel still enthralls people with its splendour. The vintage appeal of this palace has made it a perfect shooting location. A number of Bollywood movies were shot here. The list includes Raaz 2, Black, 3 Idiots (remember the wedding scene of Kareena Kapoor?).

4. Pataudi Palace, Haryana


This former palace of the Nawabs of Pataudi has been converted into a heritage hotel and has been a shooting location for a number of films. This palace turned hotel is the ancestral property of Saif Ali Khan and has always embraced Bollywood with its open arms. Movies shot here includes Mangal Pandey,Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Veer Zara. Even the Julia Roberts starrer Hollywood movie Eat, Pray, Love was also shot here. The whitewashed walls of the hotel exudes an old world aura and will take you back to an era of the royalty.

5. Baradari Palace, Patiala

This 19th century hotel has carefully preserved history in its whitewashed walls. Hemmed by a sprawling garden, this palace has been an integral part of movies such as Yamla Pagla Deewana, Bodyguard,and Mausam. If you want to enjoy the luxury of a regal life and the vivacity of Punjabi lifestyle, then a stay in Baradari Palace is a must for you.

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