Manali is a beautiful town in Himachal Pradesh, located in the charming Bearth River Valley. It is known for its cool climate and spectacular views of snow-capped mountains. Not only does Manali attract tourists from all over the country, Bollywood filmmakers also frequently choose Manali as a filming location.
This idyllic town fascinates us with its gurgling waterfalls, snow-capped mountains, outstanding heritage sites, sacred temples and stunning scenery.
Here is a list of popular Bollywood movies filmed in Manali.
1. Ye Javani Hai Diwani
The story of YJHD begins with all four main characters embarking on a journey to Manali. The sequences for the first day in Manali, including the night battle scenes, were filmed near the Hadimba Devi temple. In addition to the Hadimba Devi Temple, other filming locations for the film were Koti, Grabah and Hamta in Manali.
2. Brahmastra
Brahmastra’s most anticipated film of 2022 also captures the mouth-watering and mesmerizing views of Manali. Many of Brahmastra’s visually stunning scenes feature the snow-capped mountains and the lush forests of Manali.
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3. Bang Bang
Bang Bang stars Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif in lead roles. The filming of some scenes in the film took place on his one of Manali’s bridges. The bridge became so popular that it was renamed Bang Bang Point.
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4. Jab We Met
Imtiaz Ali’s Jab We Met captures Manali’s true elegance in a beautiful way. Who doesn’t remember Jab We Met’s classic “Yeh Ishq Hai”? One of his spectacular locations in this song was the beautiful Naggar Castle.
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5. Krish
Krrish, a classic superhero movie starring Hrithik Roshan, was filmed in Kullu Manali’s Solang Valley and Patilkuhal. The first half of the film was mainly shot in Manali.
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Manali was also a filming location for Dev D, Ghulam, Badrinath and Oye Lucky. Lucky Oye and some other movies. So visit these places next time you visit Manali.
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