Top 10 Bollywood Movies That Captured The Best Of Rajasthan

What other location offers both stunning golden deserts and lovely blue lakes, providing two distinct vistas with the ability to calm your eyes? Let us inform you that Rajasthan is the spot where you will fall in love with the warm sun and the deserts of Jaisalmer and Bikaner. Bollywood producers can find the ideal setting and scenery in Rajasthan for their films. Here is a list of the top 10 Bollywood films that successfully depicted the culture and people of Rajasthan. Additionally, these movies are easy to find on various OTT platforms.

1. Dor

Two women with diverse origins and points of view are the main characters in this novel. One is from a traditional Rajput family, but the other is from the hills and prefers to go her own way. The two develop an unexpected friendship, and they both get something from one another. It primarily takes place in the Mehrangarh fort in Jodhpur and the Pokharan Palace in Jaisalmer, giving us a glimpse of the people who live in the desert area and the challenges they face even in procuring necessities.

2. I Am Kalam

Many Indians look to our late president, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam sir for inspiration. We don't, however, decide to adopt his name as our own. The protagonist is a young Rajasthani child who becomes inspired to study after learning about the President's life. The movie does an excellent job of showing how difficult life can be in the desert. The film never loses its optimism, which makes the audience smile.

3. Dhanak

Dhanak is a coming-of-age tale about two siblings named Pari (played by Hetal Gada) and Chotu who live in Rajasthan (played by Krrish Chhabria). Due to Chotu's visual impairment, Pari wishes to restore his vision. She and her brother decide to go 300 kilometers through the desert to meet SRK for this reason because they think he can assist them. Would Pari be able to achieve this in Jaisalmer's oppressive heat and unfavorable weather? The sweet relationship between the siblings, with which we can all identify, brings the story to life. The fact that the entire film is from the viewpoint of youngsters gives it a special touch.

4. The Song Of Scorpions

This film is a drama in the Rajasthani language. A traditional tale claims that if a scorpion stings you in Jaisalmer, you have fewer than 24 hours to live and that the only thing that can save you is the music of a scorpion singer. This establishes the movie's premise. The setting of the film, the Rajasthani Desert, perfectly captures the tone of the entire story because it is an unusual vengeance tale. Irfan Khan playing the lead part is the cherry on top that makes this movie even better.

5. Bajirao Mastani

Bollywood directors have long favored Amber Fort in Jaipur as a location. Many pivotal scenes, including a few combat scenes, from the film Bajirao Mastani, were filmed in City Palace and Rambagh Palace. With its stunning costumes and exquisite traditional folk dance, Mohe Rang do Laal featuring Deepika Padukone, this larger-than-life film highlighted the real colors of Rajasthan.

6. Jodha Akbar

Ashutosh Gowarikar's Jodhaa Akbar, one of the best historical dramas ever produced in Indian film, captures the splendor of Jaipur's Amer Fort. One of the best movie scenes is when Rani Jodhaa cooks dinner for her husband King Akbar in the enormous kadhai. You can view that gigantic kadhai at the Amer Fort. One of the Bollywood movies that have amazingly caught and displayed the hues and culture of Rajasthan on the big screen is Jodhaa Akbar.

7. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Who can forget the heartbroken lovers' tune Tadap Tadap Ke, which was featured in the film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam? The song, which was recorded in Jaisalmer's picturesque Thar Desert, wonderfully encapsulated the beauty of a burning heart and heated sand. In Jaisalmer, Rajasthan's Bada Bagh Cenotaph is where the whole first part of the movie was filmed. The movie features all the best aspects of Rajasthani culture, from the set to traditional attire and jewelry.

8. Lamhe

In the romantic night sequence song Morni Baga Ma Bole, when Sridevi dances around the campfire looking incredibly stunning while clad in traditional Rajasthani costume, the rich culture of folk dance and music of Rajasthan is magnificently depicted. With her dance movements, she worked her magic, and the song has since become a major success.

9. Nanhe Jaisalmer

The story of this psychological drama is among the greatest on the list. The story of 10-year-old, self-assured camel jockey Nanhe, played by Dwij Yadav, is told in the film. It is located in the Jaisalmer desert region and accurately captures their culture, including their attire and homes, down to the smallest of details. Even though the film features a large number of experienced and talented actors, the young actor who portrays Nanhe outshines them all in every scene.

10. Eklavya: The Royal Guard

The movie was filmed in Udaipur and Devigarh Palace in Rajasthan. The clothing for this movie was created by the royal family of Jaipur, which is an interesting fact. With the help of the palace's interior and a few carefully selected settings, the film successfully revives Rajasthani tradition. Amitabh Bachchan is playing the role of the royal guard. It includes a large celebrity cast, including Vidya Balan and Saif Ali Khan. The director infuses the narrative in a way that makes a lasting impression on the film industry.