Uttarakhand’s breathtaking landscapes have served as the backdrop for numerous iconic films, making Dev Bhoomi Film City an ideal hub for cinematic storytelling in the region.
Films Shot in Uttarakhand
In Uttarakhand, after 2015, more than 400 films, songs, and serials have been granted permission here for shoots.
Uttarakhand is a popular filming location, with many Bollywood and regional films having been shot there. Some notable examples include “Batti Gul Meter Chalu,” “Dum Laga Ke Haisha,” “Student of the Year 2,” and “Kedarnath,” which all feature actors portraying local characters and speaking the regional dialect.
Here’s a more detailed look at films associated with Uttarakhand:
Films Shot in Uttarakhand
- “Batti Gul Meter Chalu”: Shows Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor depicting Garhwalis.
- “Dum Laga Ke Haisha”: Focuses on the rural culture of Uttarakhand.
- “Student of the Year 2”: Shot in Mussoorie and Dehradun, with Tiger Shroff playing a local Pahadi boy.
- “Kedarnath”: Features Sushant Singh Rajput as a local porter in the shrine town, speaking the local dialect.
- “Dulhan Ek Raat Ki”: Shot at the Forest Research Institute (FRI).
- “Krishna Cottage”: Also filmed at the Forest Research Institute (FRI).
- “Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein”: Another film shot at the Forest Research Institute (FRI).
- “404”: Filmed at the Forest Research Institute (FRI).
- “Paan Singh Tomar”: Filmed at the Forest Research Institute (FRI).
- “Nanban”: Shot at the Forest Research Institute (FRI).
- “Dear Dad”: Set in Dehradun.
- “Dehraadun Diary”: Focuses on life in Dehradun.
- “Do Patti”: A film set in Uttarakhand.
- “Madaari”: A film shot in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
- “Kasoor 2”: A recent horror-romance thriller shot in Dehradun, featuring Urvashi Rautela and Aftab Shivdasani.
Films Set in Uttarakhand:
- “Gangotri”: A film set in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.
- “The Silent Heroes”: A film that explores the impact of modernization on the Garhwal region.
- “Anubhooti”: A film that delves into the lives of people in the mountains of Uttarakhand.
- “Garhwali Mohalla”: A video exploring the culture of Garhwal.