10 Bollywood Movies That Make You Fall In Love With Indian Beautiful Cities

Bollywood movies often present heartfelt stories and lively characters, striking a chord with the viewers. However, there are several movies which also leave us in awe thanks to its fantastic backdrop.

These movies manage to capture the essence of a city so well that it feels like we are travelling while watching them. Below are 10 Bollywood movies that capture the artistic beauty and culture of Indian cities.

1. Wake Up Sid: Mumbai

Ayan Mukherji's directorial debut casts a spell on the viewers by the magic of Mumbai, the city of rains and dreams. The movie epically presents the spirit of Mumbai, from its rains, waves to those memorable Marine Drive evenings.

2. Kahaani and Piku: Kolkata

Kolkata is forever the favourite choice of Bollywood directors, but not everyone can capture its beauty in frames properly. However, Shoojit Sircar's Piku and Sujoy Ghosh's Kahaani are exceptional. Both of the movies use beautiful narration to bring Kolkata alive on-screen and let your fascinating journey begins.

3. Barfi!: Darjeeling

Darjeeling is the city of romance, and that's how Barfi! manages to win the hearts of the viewers due to its love story. From the peaceful cafes to the train rides, everything screams merely serenity. Barfi! is such a pleasant movie thanks to Darjeeling's mystical yet beautiful backdrop.

4. Masaan: Varanasi

Masaan tells you about the transience of human life, and Varanasi is just the perfect city to make it more convincing. By using those iconic ghats as the backdrop, director Neeraj Ghaywan can convey the heartfelt messages of the movie to the viewers, expressing the grief and relief in life.

5. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani: Manali and Udaipur

After watching Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, many people start to put Manali to the list of destinations to visit in their lifetime. Whether it is trekking with friends in the night or setting up bonfires on the hills, the movie successfully brings Manali to life in every scene.

6. Shuddh Desi Romance: Jaipur

Shuddh Desi Romance might be that one rare Bollywood movie which talks about live-in relationships. Maneesh Sharma's movie is set in Jaipur and it turns out to be a brilliant choice. The charm of this old city helps to portray the modern-day concept of relationships and commitment in a beautiful way.

7. Kai Po Che!: Ahmedabad

Kai Po Che! takes the viewers to Ahmedabad's artistic heritage. As the story took place in 2001, the movie mentions of Gujarat earthquake and Godhra train burning, which seems to be heartbreaking at several scenes. However, Kai Po Che! does a good job at presenting the innate spirit of the city with its dandiya festivals and sports competitions.

8. Karwaan: Ooty and Kerala

Almost everyone will fall for Ooty and Kerala after watching Akash Khurana's Karwaan. As the main characters are finding themselves through a self-exploration journey, the two cities become important as backdrops. From its picturesque locations to the joyful road trips, Karwaan is such a healing-soul movie thanks to the beauty of Ooty and Kerala.

9. Dear Zindagi: Goa

Dear Zindagi is not the only Bollywood movie setting in Goa, but it might be the first one that shows viewers a different side of the city that people often miss out. Who would dislike the idea of relaxing beaches, heritage villas and palm-fringed roads? If you’re in the mood to do some soul-searching these days, Gauri Shinde's movie is a must-watch!

10. Udaan: Jamshedpur

Being a coming-of-age movie, Udaan takes place in Jamshedpur, the city of steel. There are many heartwrenching scenes for the viewers, including those steel factories and wide roads as the backdrop to get the best effect. Vikramaditya Motwane's directorial debut manages to capture the inspiring vibe of Jamshedpur, and everything is a sheer joy to watch!