Favorite haunt of Hindi movies
Hindi movies have become a kind of soft power for the country, gaining widespread popularity in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Southern Asia and Africa. Be it a family drama, sci-fi, historical/periodic drama or romance, movies often leave a lasting impression on viewers and also help in transmitting traditional and cultural awareness from one country to another. Bollywood's movies have played an important role in constructing a cultural identity for many people who are living outside India as part of the Indian diaspora.The classical Bollywood movies were shot at scenic spots within the country such as Kashmir, Himachal, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad. But over time, directors and producers started to prefer foreign destinations to attract international audiences. Thus, Bollywood movies unified world cultures by featuring many local and international destinations such as Europe, Spain, London, Australia, the U.S., New Zealand, Dubai and Turkey.The movie “Ek Tha Tiger,” starring actors Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, was shot at different locations such the Maiden’s Tower in Istanbul, Zinciriye Mahrasah in the ancient city of Mardin in southeastern Turkey and Mardan Palace Hotel in Turkey's Mediterranean resort town of Antalya.Actor Abishek Bachan’s movie “Guru” had numerous scenes shot in Istanbul’s Nuruosmaniye Mosque, including the scenes for the song “Mayya Mayya.” Similarly, the film “Race’” was also filmed in Antalya’s ancient city of Perge.