5 Movies based in iconic Indian cities

If your trip has still not made it out of the group chat,  then Bollywood films have got your back! Many movies narrate a story based on famous Indian cities. So get ready to explore Indian cities with these films.

Wake Up Sid
This film takes everyone on a ride to the city of dreams, Mumbai. With two different characters played by Ranbir Kapoor and Konkona Sen Sharma, the film outlines the privileges and struggles of living a life in this city. From famous spots like Marine Drive to small apartments in the buildings of Mumbai, this movie captures the true essence of this city.

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Raanjhanaa
This film has several sequences shot in the holy city of Varanasi (also known as Banaras). The sacred ghats and the colourful streets of the city are wonderfully shown throughout the movie. The scenes of the title song and Tum Tak from the film teleport everyone to this vibrant city with its melodious beats.

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Gunday
Starring Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, and Arjun Kapoor, this movie takes everyone through the streets of Kolkata. You can spot the famous Howrah bridge and Kalighat area in the film. To highlight the culture of this city to the audience, this movie also has a Durga Puja sequence.

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Dear Zindagi
Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan took everyone to the lanes of Goa in this movie. Parra road, with its tall coconut trees, became a major tourist attraction after this film was released. A few scenes are also shot on Morjim beach. This film gives a glimpse of Goan beauty.

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Rang De Basanti
Taking everyone to the famous spots in Delhi, this classic movie narrates a story with an excellent star cast. Places like India Gate and the India Habitat Centre shown in the film deliver the delight of actually being in the capital city.

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