22 Bollywood Movies Shot in Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had once expressed his displeasure over the fact that Gulmarg was passed off as Manali in the film, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.

We decided to give Kashmir the credit it deserves. The valleys of Kashmir have always been synonymous with romance and rebellion in Bollywood. From films like Kashmir Ki Kali to Mission Kashmir, the beauty of this state has always taken the filming experience to a whole new level! Even the song Ishq Waala Love from Student of the Year was shot in this picturesque location that looked like your desktops wallpaper!

So, let's take you through some popular Bollywood movies shot in Kashmir!

1. Highway

Imtiaz Ali's film was shot in Kashmir!

2. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

The trekking trip from this film was shot in Gulmarg, Kashmir and not Manali!

3. Jab Tak Hai Jaan

This movie is filmed in the beatiful valleys of Kashmir! Especially the song Jiya Re (house boats are also featured!)

4. Student of the Year

The song 'Ishq Waala Love' was shot here and the snow covered backdrop is indescribably beautiful!

5. Saat Khoon Maaf

Priyanka's scenes with Irrfan Khan were shotShot at Gulmarg, Jallani House and Shalimar Gardens (in Srinagar)

6. Rockstar

Nargis Fakhri's character is from Kashmir, so a portion of the film was shot there. She even wears the garb of a traditional Kashmiri bride!

7. Mission Kashmir

The song from this film was filmed on the Dal lake in a shikara

8. Yahaan

This movie was shot in Kashmir entirely!

10. Lamhaa

Madno, from the movie Lamhaa, was shot at various locations in Srinagar such as Pari Mahal, Dal Lake and some gardens

11. Jaanwar

Shammi Kapoor's classic Kashmir based song from the film Jaanwar!

12. Junglee

Another classic Shammi Kapoor and Kashmir collaboration!

13. Kashmir Ki Kali

The name says it all!

14. Roja

A fictional account of Kashmir's turbulant history

15. Jab Jab Phool Khile

It tells the story of a boatman in love with an heiress. The film is remembered for its shots of Srinagar's Dal Lake.

16. Silsila

Not Yash Chopra's only silsila with Kashmir!

17. Shaurya

A military film with Kashmir as a backdrop

18. Tahaan

The story of a young kashmiri boy and his donkey set in the valleys

19. Sikander

On Kashmir's fight with terrorism

20. Kabhi Kabhie

Right from the very start, this film caprtured the soul of Kashmir

21. Lakshya

Another military based film shot in Kashmir

22. Dil se

It showed the disparity between a terror ridden Kashmir while showcasing the beauty of the state