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Ya Biladi
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Ya Biladi
Morocco to host shoot for Bollywood's new film «Captain India» in 2026
A new Bollywood film, Captain India, will be shot across Morocco in 2026. Starring India's highest-paid actor, Kartik Aaryan, the movie is based on true events in which the protagonist plays the role of an Air Force pilot. According to Indian entertainment and lifestyle platform Pinkvilla, filming is scheduled to take place between March and July 2026 across India and Morocco, with the North African kingdom providing key backdrops. A location scouting team has already toured Morocco to finalize shooting spots. Slated for release in the first half of 2027, the project is directed by Indian-American filmmaker Shimit Amin, best known for the award-winning Chak De! India starring Shah Rukh Khan. Captain India marks Amin's directorial return after several years. Morocco, a long-time draw for international productions, has hosted Bollywood films such as Jagga Jasoos, Agent Vinod, Dishoom, and Krrish 3, as well as Hollywood hits like Gladiator and Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation in Ouarzazate.
Morocco World
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Morocco World
Bollywood Film ‘Captain India' to be Shot in Morocco and India
Rabat – Bollywood is heading to Morocco once again, this time for Kartik Aaryan's upcoming film 'Captain India'. The movie, directed by Chak De India filmmaker Shimit Amin, will be shot in both India and Morocco, with the North African country providing a dramatic backdrop for key scenes, Pinkvilla reported . The entertainment platform said that a scouting team has already completed location visits to set the stage for filming to begin in 2026. According to reports, the story is based on true events and will see Kartik playing the role of an Air Force pilot. The film's shoot is expected to take place between March and July 2026, with a release planned for the first half of 2027. This will be Shimit Amin's return to direction after several years, and it marks his first collaboration with Kartik Aaryan, according to Pinkvilla. Morocco has long been a favorite location for international filmmakers because of its diverse scenery and cinematic charm. Its sweeping deserts, beautiful mountains, and bustling medinas have doubled for settings around the world. Indian productions have previously used Moroccan locations to bring adventurous storylines to life, as well as taken advantage of the country's film infrastructure. Among the Bollywood productions Morocco has welcomed are 'Jagga Jasoos', Agent Vinod', 'Dishoom', and 'Krrish 3'. The famous film hub of Ouarzazate, often called the 'Hollywood of Morocco,' has also hosted many Indian shoots, thanks to its cinematic landscapes and well-established production facilities. In addition, Morocco has welcomed some of Hollywood's biggest productions, like 'Gladiator' and 'Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation'. The combination of dramatic landscapes, historic architecture, and film studies has made it one of the most sought-after shooting destinations. Tags: filmfilmingIndiaMorocco
News18
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Shah Rukh Khan's Most Ranked Films, As Per IMDb
1/10 Chak De! India: The film has an 8.1 rating on IMDb. It is directed by Shimit Amin. (Credits: IMDb) Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge: The film holds an IMDb rating of 8.0. It is directed by Aditya Chopra. (Credits: IMDb) My Name IS Khan: Directed by Karan Johar, the film has an IMDb rating of 7.9. (Credits: IMDb) 6/10 Veer-Zara: Yash Chopra directorial has an IMDb rating of 7.8. (Credits: IMDb) Darr: Directed by Yash Chopra, the 1993 film has an IMDb rating of 7.6. (Credits: IMDb) 9/10 Baazigar: Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla directorial holds an IMDb rating of 7.6. (Credits: IMDb) 10/10
