India’s mystical allure captivates Hollywood filmmakers, birthing mesmerising films that celebrate its vibrant charm on the silver screen. With its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture and rich history, India has long been a favourite destination for filmmakers seeking exotic and captivating backdrops. As Hollywood has delved deeper and deeper into India, it has created an enchanting collection of films that not only entertain but also highlight the nation’s diversity and allure. With each film, global audiences get a taste of India’s rich culture and history as well as its beauty, complexity and charm.
KIM {1950}
The 1950 adventure film Kim, directed by Victor Saville, is an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic 1901 novel of the same name. The movie stars Errol Flynn, Dean Stockwell and Paul Lukas and is set during the Great Game, a political and diplomatic standoff between the British Empire and the Russian Empire. In this film, a young orphan boy becomes the focus of the story. He is trained as a spy by the agents of the British Raj and is given the crucial responsibility of keeping a close watch on two Russian spies. The film was extensively shot in Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh including La Martiniere College in Lucknow.
GANDHI {1982}
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