Top 10 Bollywood Songs and Their Unforgettable Locations

Do you remember the song Suraj Hua Maddham from the movie Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham where Kajol transported us to the exotic pyramids in Egypt straight from the narrow bylanes of Old Delhi? Bollywood has, since ages, satiated our love for heart-wrenching romance and wanderlust. Because it knows – Dil Toh Roaming Hai! From a travel perspective, a song’s unique location actually helps you discover a new place for a future vacation. So, without much ado, here is my list of Top 10 Bollywood songs and the scenic locations where they were shot:

Tujhe Dekha Toh Ye Jaana Sanam (DDLJ)  – Lake Lungerer, Switzerland

This HAS to top my list. The signature Shah Rukh Khan pose in Switzerland – No, it just can’t get any better. Watch Shah Rukh and Kajol dance around Saanen and the famous Lake Lungerer and fall in love all over again...

My Dil Goes Mmm (Salaam Namaste) – Melbourne, Australia

This easy breezy song explores the gorgeous city of Melbourne. From the Southgate Pedestrian Bridge to the Webb Bridge in the Docklands, the song takes you around the city’s charming attractions. It’s a “preity’’ place to be in and when you do visit this city, it will truly make your dil go mmm.

Teri Ore (Singh Is King) – The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

Katrina Kaif’s pink sari isn’t the only beautiful aspect of this song. The pyramids in the backdrop are simply breathtaking! Take a look at Egypt; ancient, unique and beautiful; especially if you’re crazy about Egyptian history like I am. Pharaohs, here I come!

Dekha Ek Ye Khwab (Silsila) – Tulip Gardens, Netherlands

With the famous Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha jodi, gazing into each other’s eyes, in the Tulip Gardens, the location became synonymous with the song for a lot of Indians. So for all those honeymooners, longing to spend some quality time after that big fat wedding, Netherlands should be on the list!

Tum Hi Ho Bandhu (Cocktail) – Cape Town, South Africa

This is one of those foot-tapping party numbers featuring the stunning Diana Penty, where the surroundings compliment her beauty brilliantly. On this Maidens Cove Beach, there’s a beautiful view of the Table Mountain and the clear blue waters around. Cape Town is the ideal place for a good time! A bottle of sunscreen, your best friends, some groovy dance moves, and you’re sorted!

Khwabon Ke Parindey (ZNMD) – Seville, Spain

This is the song that plays while the boy gang (Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol and Farhan Akhtar) along with Kalki Kochlein, are on the road to Seville in Spain. Surrounded by nature, lush trees, the sea, and with the wind in their hair, it makes you sway along and feel that sense of tranquility and bliss.

Dil Laga Na (Dhoom 2) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This is from one of the first Indian movies to be shot in Brazil. The song captures the true spirit of Brazil - party, fun, colour and dance! This one promises to be a vacation filled with excitement!

Main Kya Karoon (Barfi!) – Darjeeling, India

Breakfast at Keventers, a walk near the clock tower, a ride on the toy train, and a glimpse of the tea plantations…all you need is a cup of Darjeeling chai and this song playing in the background, and you’ll get that cosy Darjeeling ‘’feel’’ in the air.

Dil Chahta Hai (Dil Chahta Hai) - Goa, India

A road trip to Goa with your best friends on the beautiful Bombay-Goa highway – that’s the stuff cult movies are made of. As the song progresses, Goa appears in all its glory -  the white sandy beaches, Arabian Sea waters, the adventure sports and finally, the famous scene of the wall at Chapora Fort. This song truly transports you to the coolest holiday destination – GO GOA GOING!

Jiya Re (Jab Tak Hai Jaan) – Dal Lake, Kashmir

As Anushka Sharma dances on those Shikaras, runs across mountains and has a fun time with the locals; you see the simplicity and beauty of Kashmir. Truly a heavenly destination - the perfect crown to our nation.

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