Movies with Delhi in it
Delhi is not a destination for many movies. This list is created where Delhi has been the backdrop and added to its charm. I will be adding more movies in this list but please feel free to suggest and make comments.
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- DirectorMrighdeep LambaStarsPulkit SamratManjot SinghAli FazalThe paths of four dream-chasing college friends cross with an array of colourful characters, from a tough-talking Punjabi female don to a Jugaad Baaz college watchman. Mayhem ensues.This is the movie that I recently saw and Delhi is prominent character in this movie. The shots of lanes of Delhi took me back to my own youth with kids playing cricket in those narrow alleys. Yamuna bridges also featured prominently in this movie.
- DirectorDibakar BanerjeeStarsNushrratt BharucchaAnshuman JhaNeha ChauhanA video camcorder, a store security camera, and concealed cameras candidly expose lives in three loosely-linked tales.Based in Delhi with characters playing the Delhi feel very well. Movie captures the raw violence, ugliness as well as innocence of Delhi.
- DirectorAbhinay DeoAkshat VermaStarsImran KhanVir DasKunaal Roy KapurThree struggling room-mates unknowingly become potential prey of a ruthless gangster.As the name says, it is a Delhi movie. Not sure if I totally identified with the characters that were portrayed in this movie but a fun movie nonetheless.
- DirectorManeesh SharmaStarsRanveer SinghAnushka SharmaRanjit BatraShruti and Bittoo become partners in their very own "Wedding planning ka bijness" in Delhi and in the process discover friendship, love and one another.Couldn't find Band Baaja Baaraat and hope I have linked to the right movie here. I think putting up tents in the street is a very Delhi thing. Amount of money that is spent on weddings was caught well in this movie. Some good shots of new DTC buses.
- DirectorMira NairStarsNaseeruddin ShahLillete DubeyShefali ShahA stressed father, a bride-to-be with a secret, a smitten event planner, and relatives from around the world create much ado about the preparations for an arranged marriage in India.A good movie based on untalked topic of child abuse. Delhi however was in backdrop. Some shots of IIT Delhi. Wedding usually doesn't happen during monsoon season but that is what makes this movie unique.
- DirectorRakeysh Omprakash MehraStarsAamir KhanSoha Ali KhanSiddharthThe story of six young Indians who assist an English woman to film a documentary on the freedom fighters from their past, and the events that lead them to relive the long-forgotten saga of freedom.Fairly strong Delhi feel with Jantar Mantar prominently featured. Not my most favorite movie because of the ending but good movie to see.
- DirectorSai ParanjpyeStarsFarooq ShaikhDeepti NavalSaeed JaffreyTwo womanizing slackers, Omi and Jai (Rakesh Bedi and Ravi Baswani respectively) attempt to woo the new girl in the neighbourhood, and fail - miserably. Their third room-mate, shy, and a bookworm - succeeds, much to their chargin. The two scheme up comical ideas to split the two lovebirds, so that their secrets and humiliation are not revealed.This was the original movie that was based on Delhi. Delhi streets were prominently featured with Farukh Shaikh and his kali ghodi. Paan wali dukan shown was very typical of Delhi.
- DirectorRakeysh Omprakash MehraStarsWaheeda RehmanAbhishek BachchanSonam KapoorIn the ancient walled city of Delhi, an American-born Indian finds himself on an unexpected inner journey as he learns about himself and his roots.Movie based solely in Delhi. Good movie showing the life in old Delhi. BTW 6 stands for the abbreviated postal code 110 006. Characters weren't typical Delhi except may be the police wallah, however the buildings more than made up for the presence of Delhi.
- DirectorJohn Mathew MatthanStarsAamir KhanNaseeruddin ShahSonali BendreAfter his brother is killed and father severely injured by terrorists, a young med student quits his studies to join the Indian Police Service to wipe out the terrorists.Delhi is shown only during the time when Aamir and Sonali are in their college days. The most endearing depiction of winters in Delhi. Sonali wearing the sweater with her dupatta. A great movie to be seen even though Delhi is only small part of it.
- DirectorManish TiwaryStarsImaaduddin ShahShreyas TalpadeSmriti MishraTwo college boys from diverse backgrounds believe that since time is on their side, anything is possible. Consequently, their arrogance leads them to challenge each other to prove their efficiencies.Another college movie based in Delhi. Delhi does appear fairly prominently with shots of CP and a bus chase on Delhi roads. Decent movie.
- DirectorDibakar BanerjeeStarsAbhay DeolParesh RawalNitu ChandraLovinder Singh, a thief now in custody and facing trial, reflects on his life of crime while the press reflect on how he managed to get away with so much before being arrested.Lucky in all his glory in Delhi. He eventually moves to Bombay but Delhi is big in this movie. Young lucky making his first girl friend was cute.
- DirectorAnurag KashyapStarsAbhay DeolMahie GillKalki KoechlinAfter breaking up with his childhood sweetheart, a young man finds solace in drugs. Meanwhile, a teenage girl is caught in the world of prostitution. Will they be destroyed, or will they find redemption?This is one of my all time favorite movies. Paro moves to Delhi in this movie and Dev follows her. Chanda grows up in Delhi. Strong references to DPS scandal in the movie. Shots of Paharh Ganj from Chanda's balcony were beautiful.
- DirectorShoojit SircarStarsAyushmann KhurranaYami GautamAnnu KapoorA man is brought in by an infertility doctor to supply him with his sperm, where he becomes the biggest sperm donor for his clinic.Ayushman Khurana is a typical Delhi Wallah. Loved this movie and the characters that were in this movie. Fun loving Punjabi/Delhi crowd. Love the songs.
- DirectorRaj Kumar GuptaStarsRani MukerjiVidya BalanMyra KarnA journalist, who is more of an activist teams up with the sister of a murdered model, as she gets interested in the case and wants to bring justice to her case.Extremely strong presence of Delhi. Talks about the politics and high society of Delhi. Lots of shots of Vidya Balan roaming the streets of Delhi. Good movie showing the power struggle that goes on daily basis in Delhi
- DirectorVikas BahlStarsKangana RanautRajkummar RaoLisa HaydonA Delhi girl from a traditional family sets out on a solo honeymoon after her marriage gets cancelled.Not a whole lot of visuals from Delhi but lots of verbal references. Queen is from Rajouri (Garden?). She loves to shop and knows what all is available in Lajpat Nagar market. She teaches a French goon a lesson so he wont mess with Delhi wallas. Kangna was totally believable as Delhi's kurhi.
- DirectorYash ChopraStarsSrideviRishi KapoorVinod KhannaFate leaves Chandni shattered as her love Rohit disappears from her life. She meets Lalit and they befriend each other until Rohit knocks on her door.Rishi Kapoor is supposed to be from New Delhi. Only a small part for Delhi with most of the characters moving out of Delhi soon. None of the characters looked like they were from Delhi.
- DirectorFarhan AkhtarStarsHrithik RoshanPreity G ZintaAmitabh BachchanAn aimless, jobless, irresponsible grown man joins the army and matures into a battlefield hero.Delhi only appears in background. Not a strong Delhi feel but based there nonetheless for at least some part. I thought Hrithik did capture the soul of DU dude. The beauty of Kashmir later is breathtaking and puts Delhi in deep background!
- DirectorImtiaz AliStarsRanbir KapoorNargis FakhriShammi KapoorJanardhan Jakhar chases his dreams of becoming a big Rock star, during which he falls in love with Heer.Movie starts from Delhi colleges but meanders everywhere. CP shows up in a few scenes.
- DirectorRajkumar HiraniStarsAamir KhanMadhavanMona SinghTwo friends are searching for their long lost companion. They revisit their college days and recall the memories of their friend who inspired them to think differently, even as the rest of the world called them "idiots".The original college was based in Delhi but it was not named based on any college in Delhi. Delhi was not a prominent backdrop but only kind of secondary.
- DirectorShekhar KapurStarsNaseeruddin ShahShabana AzmiJugal HansrajA happy family goes through turbulent times because of a big mistake by one of the family members.A beautiful movie. Delhi is not very prominent but lots of shots of New Delhi railway station.
- DirectorRamesh SharmaRomesh SharmaStarsShashi KapoorSharmila TagoreOm PuriWhen a politician is killed, a journalist discovers that a member of parliament had the man assassinated. As his editor digs deeper, the complicity of higher-placed politicians comes to the surface, which leads to riots in one town and an attempt to suppress his story.Saw this movie a long time ago and not even sure what they showed in it.
- DirectorDeepa MehtaStarsShabana AzmiNandita DasKarishma JhalaniTwo women who are abandoned by their husbands find love and solace in each other.I believe this movie is based in Delhi. Will check and get back.
- DirectorDibakar BanerjeePravin E. BirjeStarsAnupam KherBoman IraniParvin DabasA Delhi-based retired middle-class man tries half-heartedly to get his land back from a swindling property dealer with the help of his sons and their friends.Again based in Delhi. Delhi guys buying property and then getting into issues is something that routinely happens in Delhi.
- DirectorShivam NairStarsAbhay DeolSoha Ali KhanShayan MunshiAn acting marriage witness Ankush falls in love with a girl who has been betrayed by her lover. When he returns back, Ankush tries his best to save his relationship.I saw this movie only in bits and pieces. Soha comes to Delhi after running away from home. Kind of dangerous. Will watch this movie in full soon. Noticed how Abhay Deol has acted in lots of Delhi based movies.
- DirectorMani RatnamStarsShah Rukh KhanManisha KoiralaPreity G ZintaA radio broadcaster's intense attraction to a mysterious woman opens the door to a tidal wave of powerful emotions and desires.The bomb had to go off in Delhi. Priety Zinta looked good. Movie does go all over the place.