In the modern times, instead of being trapped behind the four walls of the studios, the filmmakers prefer to head to real locales that add a distinct look to their stories. Be it bustling metro cities or dreamy small towns a beautiful or unexplored location adds a pretty flavor to the story. This bandwagon is not new for Bollywood filmmakers. Earlier Bollywood filmmakers used to opt for foreign locations to add a heavenly look to their storyline but now India has given them all. These movies best captured the inner beauty and the essence of the country, and presented it on the big screen. These movies act as a getaway from the tough realities of life. Here is a look at the Top 8 Bollywood movies that take you on a journey through India:
1. Bombay to Goa: Bombay to Goa was one of the most loved cinematic works of the early 70s. Filed with superstars, this movie will make you laugh out loud. This comedy film is one of the famed road adventure movies that captured the beauty of two gorgeous states.
2. Jab We Met: Jab We Met is one of the most loved romantic movies ever produced in the Bollywood industry. From portraying the true meaning of love to showing off the beauty of India, this movie made a special place in our hearts.
3. Dil Chahta Hai: Dil Chahta Hai is basically that one friend which pushed us to leave the couch and explore the unknown cities of the country. This movie owns the credit of making Goa Trips a trend.
4. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani: Like Ranbir Kapoor wanted to travel the world, this movie injected the motivation in our heads to explore the heights of India with our friends. This is considered one of the best Bollywood travel flicks directed by Ayan Mukherjee.
5. Chennai Express: Chennai Express is all about south India and the movie successfully managed to show the real side of that part of the country. From framing the scenic Dudhsagar Falls in Goa to the lush hill town of Munnar in Kerala and capturing the picturesque roads leading to Rameshwaram, every single frame in the movie was breathtaking.
6. Shuddh Desi Romance: This one will take you through the colorful street markets of Jaipur to the city’s iconic Raj Mandir cinema and then to the blue city of Jodhpur’s majestic Mehrangarh Fort. In Shuddh Desi Romance, the Pink City of Jaipur is probably one of the lead characters.
7. Highway: This movie was a mix of emotions. Love, hate, thrill, drama, and social lessons, this movie has it all. On top of that this cinema takes you through roads that go to the remote Sangla Valley in Himachal Pradesh, it covers the beauty of Aru Valley and Chandanwari, Pahalgam, Kashmir like never before.
8. Lootera: Dalhousie’s natural beauty and gentle pace of life shine through in Vikramaditya Motwane’s Lootera. The hill town’s snow-laden winding roads, charming old wooden houses, and valleys covered with oak, deodar, and pine trees, are all brilliantly captured and add to the melancholic mood of the film.
