Jaisalmer Film and Ad Shooting
Jaisalmer is Bollywood's favourite desert location
Jaisalmer Fort is the mian highlight of shootings, located in the heart of Jaisalmer, shoots mainly done in heritage Hotels of Jaisalmer, fort of jaisalmer and in sand dunes and several other picturesque locations of the city. For years, this location has served as a backdrop for movies requiring stupendous and vibrant beauty. This serene and attractive place aids as an ideal place for filmmakers to capture the extravagant richness of India. Here is a collection of a few movies which were filmed in this locality. The border areas of Jaisalmer, which come under the BSF (Border Security Force), have become Bollywood's go-to desert location for film shoots. After playing host to films like 'Badshaho', 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', 'Mirzya' and 'Airlift', these desert areas will next be seen in 'Parmanu'. In fact, not just filmmakers, but TV producers also shoot desert sequences in this area. The reasons for this popularity are an easy permission process and the reputation of being a fuss-free location. BSF officials tell us that till a few years back, film crews used to approach them only in the winter, but now, even April is a busy shooting period.
Nanhe Jaisalmer
Featuring Bobby Deol in the lead role, Nanhe Jaisalmer, chronicles the life of Nanhe, a tourist guide. His dream comes true when Nanhe learns that his favourite artist is visiting the Jaisalmer palace for shooting a film.
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Starring Aishwarya Rai and Ajay Devgn, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam is a romance musical helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. According to Blog Gratify, the popular song Tadap Tadap was shot in several palaces in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Apart from the song, the film also displays the stunning beauty of Rajasthan
Bol Bachchan
Released in July 2012, Bol Bachchan is an action-comedy movie helmed by Rohit Shetty. Inspired by the 1979 film Gol Maal, the film features Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Bachchan, Asin Thottumkal, Prachi Desai, and Krushna Abhishek in pivotal roles. The plot of the movie revolves around the life of a Muslim man who breaks a temple lock to save a little child. To ensure his safety, he keeps a Hindu name for himself and begins a web of lies. As per IMDb, the filming of the movie took place in Rajasthan including places like Chomu Palace, Jaisalmer Fort and more.
1920 London
Starring Sharman Joshi and Meera Chopra, 1920 London is the third installment of the 1920 film series. The film begins with the introduction of Shivangi, the princess of a royal house in Sikar, Rajasthan, who moves to London with husband Veer. With an evil twist, Veer gets possessed by a demonic witch and Shivangi seeks help from an old lover, Jai to get rid of the dark influence. Shivangi and Jai’s love story were filmed majorly near Jaisalmer Palace and Gujarat.