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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Top Bollywood movies shot in Dubai and the UAE
Dubai and the UAE, the opulent places in the world, with a scenic skyline and magnificent view, have some of Bollywood's favourite areas to shoot films. Over the years, the filmmakers have explored the luxurious lanes and skyscrapers to film the sequences, enhancing the sophistication and extravagance. From 'Pathaan' to 'Partner,' let's take a look at the Bollywood films that were shot in Dubai and the UAE 'Welcome' franchise The 'Welcome' film franchise, a comedy family drama, is renowned for its classic dialogue and memorable characters. A couple of party sequences and glorious scenes were shot in parts of Dubai, especially the Grand Hyatt Hotel at the edge of Dubai's creek and Dragon Mart, according to Pick Your Trail. 'Happy New Year' 'Happy New Year' dedicated an entire song, 'Satakli,' to the scenic views of Dubai, including a nod to the grand Burj Khalifa. Farah Khan's film was shot in Dubai, with a majority of the film revolving around a dance competition in the UAE. The film was shot in a lavish hotel, Atlantis, The Palm. 01:51 Satakli: Happy New Year 'Bang Bang!' Siddharth Anand's 'Bang Bang!' was shot in the scenic places of the UAE, where the skyscrapers served as the perfect balance to Hrithik Roshan's fabulous action sequences. The film was shot in the Hyatt Capital Gate Hotel, the Emirates Palace, Yas Island, and the Liwa oasis, according to The Location Guide. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo 'Airlift' 'Airlift,' the prominent film in Bollywood starring Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur, was shot in a couple of places in the UAE, specifically in Ras Al Khaimah. The structures complemented well to show the torn-out Kuwait after the attack by Iraq, accurately recreating the magic on the silver screen. AIRLIFT THEATRICAL TRAILER | Akshay Kumar, Nimrat Kaur | Releasing on 22nd January, 2016 |T-Series 'Bunty Aur Babli 2' 'Bunty Aur Babli 2,' the beautifully chaotic film, was shot in parts of Abu Dhabi, UAE, to show the luxurious backdrop of the con artists. Varun R. Sharma's film was shot at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club and Emirates Palace for a sequence of the hotels, according to the Gulf News. 'The Crew' 'The Crew' starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon, and Tabu, was shot in multiple opulent cities in the world, and one of which is the cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi. With the iconic UAE landmarks, the film captured the essence of the luxurious skyscrapers and the culture. Crew - Official Trailer 'Pathaan' 'Pathaan' achieved impeccable success at the box office. The reason? The action sequences between Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham were shot at the Burj Khalifa Boulevard. The reports suggest that the Boulevard was shut down for the first time to shoot the action sequence, which was the 'toughest' one ever, according to the film director Siddharth Anand. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Farah Khan Says Sheila Ki Jawani With Katrina Kaif Was ‘Low-Budget Masterpiece'
Last Updated: With Farah Khan's sharp choreography and Katrina Kaif's jaw-dropping performance, Sheila Ki Jawani set a benchmark for Bollywood dance numbers. Farah Khan is celebrated for delivering Bollywood hits—from Om Shanti Om to Happy New Year. But beyond her directorial skills, she has choreographed some of the most iconic dance numbers that still rule the dance floors. From the timeless Chaiyya Chaiyya to the high-energy Sheila Ki Jawani, her signature hook steps continue to captivate audiences. Alongside her long and successful journey in Bollywood, Farah Khan is now winning hearts with her YouTube series. In each episode, she visits a celebrity's home, engages in candid conversations, gives a sneak peek into their personal space and shares a fun cooking session. In her latest episode, Farah opened up about Sheila Ki Jawani, calling it one of the biggest hits of her career. She also revealed that the song was, surprisingly, the 'cheapest" she has ever choreographed. Farah shared, 'My cheapest song is Sheila Ki Jawani. If you watch the song, there was no set, just ten dancers and we wrapped up the shoot in three and a half hours. It's the cheapest song I've ever done — and also one of the biggest hits of my career, among my top three or four songs." With upbeat music composed by the Vishal-Shekhar duo and Sunidhi Chauhan's powerful vocals, the song gained instant popularity. And Katrina Kaif's bold screen presence, paired with Farah's sharp choreography, made Sheila Ki Jawani an unforgettable dance number from Tees Maar Khan. Directed by Farah Khan, the comedy film starred Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles. Farah even won the Filmfare Award for Best Choreography for the song. Earlier, in an interview with Zee News, Katrina Kaif had also opened up about her experience with Sheila Ki Jawani. She said, 'It was one of the raunchiest songs I have ever shot." She added, 'It was a learning experience for me. I don't take the song being called an item number as an offence. There is exposure in the song, but it's more about attitude and I was specific about that." Speaking about her character in the film, Katrina said, 'In the movie, Akshay plays the role of a conman and I play his love interest, a wannabe actress called Anya. She signs a B-grade film in which she is called Sheila." With Farah Khan's sharp choreography and Katrina Kaif's jaw-dropping performance, Sheila Ki Jawani set a benchmark for Bollywood dance numbers. Its popularity even prompted comparisons with Munni Badnaam Hui from Dabangg (2010). First Published:
Pink Villa
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Why is Sonu Sood trending on social media? Know about investigation against him for violating traffic rules in Spiti
Last month, Sonu Sood took to his social media handle to talk about road safety and requested fans to wear seatbelts, after his wife's accident. Now, a video of the Bollywood actor riding a bike in Spiti Valley surfaced online. The old clip has now become the talk of the town because the celebrity can be seen riding the motor vehicle without a helmet. After the video spread like wildfire, the Himachal Pradesh police launched an investigation into the matter. Read on! Sonu Sood is known for his philanthropy work and using his social media presence to create awareness about road safety, among other measures. But currently, the Dabangg actor is in soup for flouting road rules and driving a bike without a helmet or any other safety gear. Apparently, an old video of the actor riding a bike in Spiti Valley without a helmet surfaced online. In the clip, the Happy New Year actor can be seen riding the bike shirtless with his boxers on. While he donned dark eyewear and a pair of expensive shoes, fans were quick to state how he was flouting road rules by not wearing a helmet. The viral video in question was also posted by Sonu on his Instagram handle when he was making his directorial debut film, Fateh. While in the first part of the clip he can be seen riding without a helmet, the second half shows him wearing a helmet for a brief period. Soon after, fans took to social media and requested him to not encourage helmet-less driving. 'Pls wear riding gears n helmet …you've been a great example of kindness and inspiration. Pls don't encourage riding without helmet n proper gears in terrain like these' a user stated. Another one opined, 'So called Star riding without helmet and gears promoting chapri giri.' After social media outrage, the Lahaul & Spiti Police, along withthe Himachal Pradesh Police, took swift action. They reposted the video on their X (formerly Twitter) handle and stated, 'A video allegedly showing a Bollywood actor violating traffic rules in Lahaul-Spiti is under investigation. Initial info: Video may be from 2023. Verification underway by DySP HQ Keylong. District Police will take legal action if violations are confirmed.'
India.com
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet man who directed only 4 films, all of them were flops, now works as..., is married to a star, his name is..., his wife is...
Farah Khan is one of India's renowned and best directors and writers. From Main Hoon Na (2004), Om Shanti Om (2007), Tees Maar Khan (2010) to Happy New Year (2014), Farah has given several hit films to the Bollywood industry. While today, everyone knows Farah and her work, many are still unaware of her husband. In 2004. Let us tell you that Farah married a director and choreographer. Later the couple was blessed with triplets. Farah Khan's husband preferred to stay away from the limelight. In his career, he directed four movies and produced three. However, all four of the films directed by him turned out to be a flop. If you are wondering who Farah Khan's husband is, then let us tell you we are discussing Shirish Kunder. Born in Mangalore and brought up in Mumbai, Shirish Kunder studied Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering at the SDM College of Engineering and Technology in Dharwad. Since he became an engineer, he worked at Motorola for four years before changing profession. In 2006, Shirish Kunder took a leap of faith and became a director and directed his first project Jaan-E-Mann, starring Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Preity Zinta. However, all his hopes of being a director went in vain when the movie turned out to be a huge flop. Shirish's second directorial venture was Joker starring Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha, and Shreyas Talpade. His third directorial venture was an 18-minute short film called Kriti, a psychological thriller starring Manoj Bajpayee, Radhika Apte, and Neha Sharma. All these films did not do well at the box office. Post the failures of the films, Shirish stayed away from the industry. Today marks the 52nd birthday of Shirish, and on the occasion of his birthday, Farah shared a goofy note about him on Instagram which read, 'Being called 'weird' is like being a Limited Edition… it just means you're something people don't see often! So happy birthday @shirishkunder stay weird! We love you just the way you are.' Take a look here:
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Kush Shah aka Goli calls shooting with Shah Rukh Khan as his favorite memory; recalls 'We Watched a KKR match in his Vanity, he ordered Idli at 4 AM'
Kush Shah , best known for playing Goli, the son of Dr. Haathi in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah , stepped away from the show last year to pursue higher studies in the USA. His departure was an emotional one, with his co-stars getting teary-eyed on his final day of shooting. Recently, during an appearance on the Just Kidding with Sid podcast, Kush reminisced about one of his favorite behind-the-scenes moments from the show. He fondly recalled Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan 's visit to the set and shared some delightful anecdotes from the experience. Recalling SRK's appearance on TMKOC to promote Happy New Year , Kush shared, "There have been many favourite moments. But one that has been most memorable was working with SRK. I have been lucky to have worked with Shah Rukh Khan. I have been with him thrice and I've worked with other stars also when they visited our show. Shah Rukh was on our set for 12 hours and I'm not kidding. Koi nahi raha itna 12 ghanta, he was on the set. Around 4 am we all were very hungry and Shah Rukh ordered idli from a random Anna. He sent his driver to get idli from local Anna. We sat together and idli and vada. That was my best and crazy memory." He further revealed how they watched KRK's IPL match in Shah Rukh's vanity, "In fact, we sat in his vanity van and watched the KKR match toh ye amazing cheez hai na yaar. I mean who does this. Nothing beats that. The experience was amazing, he came on the show for Happy New Year, Chennai Express and Dilwale. Mazee aagaye." Kush, who quit the show last year after working for 16 years, shared he was never affected by Bollywood celebrities' stardom but he was in awe of SRK's aura. He went on to praise the Jawan actor for his dedication, he revealed, "Whenever celebrities came on the show, I used to have a blast because I was never starstruck. I used to always feel okay, fine they are actors and I never cared. But SRK's aura was very different. He is so diligent at what he does. He knows his lines, your lines and everything that is going to happen in the script. 30 page ki script hai unko ratta hai (he would memorise the entire script). It was a great experience." Sachin Shroff joins Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah as new Taarak Mehta; his first day on the sets
