There have been numerous Bollywood movies shot in Budapest Hungary.
Bollywood Movies have been featuring Budapest and other locations in Europe to record their prime scenes.
In August 2022, Shahrukh Khan was again visiting Budapest for his latest movie shooting.
He was staying in Mercure Budapest Korona as some parts of his shooting were in Hungarian National Museum which is a walking distance from the hotel.
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As a Bollywood fan, If you are planning to come to Europe in 2024, you would love to visit Budapest Bollywood movie shooting locations,which are easy to access with public transport.
Specially Budapest,which as one of the oldest metro stations and tram system can be explored through Public transport to have a perspective of Hungarian living.
You can use Budapest public transport tickets,Budapest pass (for 24 hours,72 hours, 1 week) or get a Guided tour for public transportation to have a memorable experience.
Hungarian National Museum is not the first place that many will go on their first Budapest trip, but you can try Tuk Tuk Riksha, which passes across the Hungarian National Museum and major Budapest monuments.
Bollywood film teams including superstars are normally staying closer to the shooting locations, to avoid the traffic in Budapest city.
To multiply your joy, we recommend to check the availability of best attractions in Budapest involving
- Szechenyi Baths
- Budapest Parliament
- Night cruises
- The Great Budapest Synagogue
- PinBall Museum
- St Stephens Basilica
- Cave walking in Budapest
- Budapest shooting range
Although Indians are definitely crazy about visiting locations of Bollywood movies.
One thing they would definitively love are activities involving Ruin pub crawl,Hungarian Wine tasting and Danube River Wine Cruise.
But these are not only Indians, even the people from other countries are also fans of Bollywood Movies.
Despite many Bollywood movies shot in Budapest, there are many attractions which you may not miss out.
Bollywood movies shot in Europe
When talking about Bollywood shooting locations in Europe,Budapest comes as one of top locations.
Many Hindi movies got fame as they were pictured in UK, Switzerland,Australia, USA,Canada and Hungary.The beautiful architecture and the backgrounds in the songs inspired Bollywood fans to visit these countries.
Bollywood has played a big part in marketing the European locations to a wider audience.
Many European places became touristic with visits of Bollywood fans, just because of being part of a famous movie.
As a Bollywood fan, 2024 is the perfect year to visit Budapest to see the sights which were filmed in top Indian Movies.
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Heroes and Heroines in Bollywood movies are shown to be driving on Luxury bikes and cars in the cities,which look lovely in movies but in reality, European cities are hell for car owners.
Among the famous Bollywood movies shot in Europe, DDLJ, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge comes to the memory.
Don2,Dhoom3 and Chori Chori Chupke Chupke are other blockbuster Bollywood movies shot in Europe.
Famous Bollywood movies filmed in Budapest
Despite being part of Easter Europe, Hungary has still attracted movie makers from all around the world.
Due to a good setup supporting movie industry and low cost place to shot movies, Budapest has been heavily involved in Hollywood as well Bollywood movies.
Following are the few famous Bollywood movies shot in Budapest.
- Hum Dil Day Chukay Sanam
- Jab Harry Met Sajjal
- Dangal
- Raabta
- Force 2
Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan and Aishwarya Rai have been Budapest guests during the shooting of Hum Dil Day Chukay Sanam.
While Shahrukh Khan and Anushka Sharma were in Budapest for a brief period for shooting of Hawaiyen song.
Amir khan was also coming to Budapest during a short visit for Dangal shooting.
Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon spend a considerable time in Budapest during shooting of Raabta movie in Budapest as almost half of the movie was shot in around city center.
Force 2 was almost completely filmed in prime locations of Budapest,and John Abraham with Sonakshi Sinha were staying in Budapest closer to chain bridge.
Bollywood Budapest Shooting locations
If you are planning to come to Budapest, be alert as you might encounter a Bollywood star somewhere around Budapest shooting locations.
Considering the history of movies shot in Budapest, following are the top locations and monuments,where you may find a movie shooting with your favorite Bollywood stars.
- Buda Castle
- Fishermen Bastian
- Royal Palace of Budapest
- Chain Bridge (Lions Bridge Budapest)
- Balna
- Budapest Parliament
- Budapest Keleti Station
- Gellert Hill
- Opera House
Chain Bridge of Budapest has been shown in various international Movies shot in Budapest.It is among one of the top places for Budapest shooting locations.
All of the above mentioned Monuments are maximum half hour distance by public transport or by walking from the city center.
You definitely need some planning skills to visit these monuments in limited time you will be in Budapest.
One option can be to book Big Bus tours (book here), which pass through all the famous monuments shown in Bollywood movies.
If you are coming from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station, you can take Metro M3 to reach the city center and then visit any of the above monuments.
Coming from Budapest Airport to city center via Airport Shuttle is also a 45 mins to 1 hour 30 mins journey depending upon whether you use Budapest Metro or taxi as Uber Budapest does not operate.
If you are looking for an estimated taxi fare in Budapest, you can use the online fare calculator.
Once you reach the city center, Budapest sightseeing is possible with tram 2 and 41 that will take you through the Budapest bridges which have been shot in Budapest movies.
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam shooting location
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam was a great movie featuring Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai. It was released in 1999.
In the movie, Salman khan travels to India from Italy to learn Music and falls in love with the daughter of his music teacher, who is Aishwarya Rai.
Later on, Salman leaves India and comes back to Italy as he promises his master not to talk to his daughter in future.
The second part of the movie shows Aishwarya Rai traveling to Italy with his Husband and tries to find Salman Khan.
Now,this must come to you as a surprise that, in reality, all the scenes of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam were shot in Budapest.
The first fews minutes when Ajay and Aish are wandering in Budapest trams was short around Deak Ferenc ter.
This is the same stop where 100E bus Budapest from Airport will drop you.
Yes, you heard it right, all the movie crew traveled for Budapest shooting and stayed around Budapest City Center.
Whereas,they showed Budapest as Italy in the movie Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
Majority of the movie scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam were shot in Budapest city,along chain bridge,where the most notable Hotel is InterContinental Budapest.
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Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Italy location
Did you just watch Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam? Feeling sad about Salman Khan?
Don’t worry, he is used to such kind of fate in majority of movies, always loosing his heroine at the end of movie.
But what we are going to tell you will make you even more sad.
Were you planning to visit Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Italy location?
What if you come to know, not a single minute of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam was shot in Italy.
It will come a huge surprise that film “Hum Dil Day Chukay Sanam” was shot in Budapest,which is the capital of Hungary.
The dance shown in the movie where Ajay and Aish are dancing in a cafe is traditional Hungarian Dance.
In the movie,when Aishwarya Rai visits Italy with Ajay Devgon,after the marriage, the bridge,the taxis,the trams, shown in movie were all from Budapest and not Italy.
Of course, Italy is definitely a great country to visit, but not,if you want to visit Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam shooting locations.
For Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Italy location, you will have to to come to Budapest.
Additionally, if you are coming with your partner, its definitely good option to attend Hungarian Folklore Dance Performance & Concert.
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam shooting location
All the shots in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, showing Italy in the movie, were basically filmed in Budapest.
The shooting locations are the top attractions in Budapest, and cannot be missed even if you plan a one day solo trip to Budapest.
The tram in which Ajay and Aish are hugging to avoid the ticket inspector is Sightseeing Tram of Budapest.
The ticket checker is speaking and shouting in Hungarian but it was shown as Italian.
Another important scene when Aish and Ajay go to visit Salman’s mother in the movie is not in Budapest. It is a small town called Holloko,which is a world heritage site.
Holloko is some 2 to 3 hours away from Budapest city.
It is a very small town that can be covered in 1 hour with beautiful house,however, there is not much happening and pretty few visitors.
Visiting Holloko is a one day tour due to longer distance. You can go there through a guided tour (Check Availability) if your stay is in Budapest is more than a week. Otherwise its not worth to go here for a short trip.
However, there are other smaller towns Esztergom, Visegrad and Szentendre which are half to full day trips from Budapest and can be a great option to visit.
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam song Budapest
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam song was mostly shot in Budapest.
At the start of the song Hum Dil Day Chukay Sanam, Helen comes to Salman Khan who is praying in a big church.
There are two famous churches in Budapest,One is Basilica of Budapest located in the city center while other is located on Buda side called Mathias Church.
You can enter the Budapest Basilica for free or Donate something while entering.
However,it can be a memorable experience to attend Organ Concert in the St. Stephen’s Basilica.
The Mathias Church on Buda side also offers musical concerts.
Even the taxi which is used in the song Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam where Aish sits has written in Hungarian, Megleptessek Helyett (Surprise Place).
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam bridge location
The famous Bridge in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam is the chain bridge.
It is also named as Szechenyi Lanchid in Hungarian. Its location in Budapest is the following.
The bridge where Salman Khan is standing and loudly calling Nandni is the famous chain bridge of Budapest.
In reality, this bridge is so long and noisy due to Danube noise that if someone uses a phone call to talk someone, it will not be easily heard on the other side.
Chain bridge has big Lions on both Ends and can be matched with the Film scene.
It is most prominent bridge of Budapest and has historical significance.
The area around Chain bridge is accessible with all kinds of public transport and walk able during day and night.
However, where Aish was standing, is closer to Jewish Shoe Memorial and pretty closer to Budapest Parliament, there is no way once can hear the voice from such a distance.
But in the film, it felt like she could hear him pretty easily.
It’s a distance of more than 1 KM, and the river flowing in between, how can one listen from such a distance.
The final scene of HUM DIL DAY CHUKAY SANAM is shot in the Opera House of Budapest, where Ash tells Salman she will not be meeting him again.
Well, we have talked about the classic Bollywood movies in Budapest.
Let’s talk about newer movies.
To multiply your joy, we recommend to check the availability of best attractions in Budapest involving
- Szechenyi Baths
- Budapest Parliament
- Night cruises
- The Great Budapest Synagogue
- PinBall Museum
- St Stephens Basilica
- Cave walking in Budapest
- Budapest shooting range
Hawayein song shooting location
Another Bollywood movie shot in Budapest, Hungary is Jab Harry Met Sajjal.
Shahrukh Khan’s film with Anushka Sharma “Jab Harry met Sajjal” was shot in Budapest as well.
When they are traveling in various countries of Europe with the trains, one of the city was Budapest too.
It is one of the Bollywood film in Budapest whose scenes were shot in the famous Buda castle.
You can walk around Buda Castle and National Gallery for free.
The scene around 00:54 in the song Hawayein was shot at the top of Royal Palace.
Luckily, this time the location was presented to be the original location, instead of a fake one.
Dangal Movie shooting location
Amir Khan’s Dangal is a Bollywood movie shot in Budapest.
It is another Bollywood movie in Budapest that followed the trend of recording films in Hungary.
The movie shows Amir and his daughters coming to Budapest via Air from India for participation in the wrestling contest.
Certain scenes from Dangal were shot just in front of the chain bridge.
Raabta shooting location
Raabta movie featuring Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon was released in 2017.
The movie did not get much traction, but did come with hit songs, including “Ik Vaari Aa” and “Mai Tera Boyfriend.”
If you are wondering “what is raabta movie shooting location country” or “Where was raabta shot”, you arrived at the right place.
For Raabta movie shooting location Budapest city in Hungary was selected, where Sushant and Kriti are meeting for the first time in the film.
The following scene is closer to the Green Bridge of Budapest where both hero and heroine are running on pest side.
Many scenes of the movie Raabta are from the locations in Budapest, in front of the Basilica.
Some scenes from the movie were recorded closer to Gellert Hotel Budapest.
If you happen to visit Budapest, you can easily cover the area in front of the Basilica that was shown in the film.
The first Half of the trailer until 1:05 shows places from Budapest in the Movie.
The area around Basilica is a great place to hangout in the morning and evening.
Ik Vaari Aa Song location
As Ik Vaari aa song in Raabta movie was shot in Budapest.
There are various locations where the scenes of the song were filmed.
They are around the city center of Budapest.
Raabta shooting location in the song Ik Vari aa starts at Keleti Playaudvar which is the main Budapest railway station.
Later on it shows area around Danube river next to Green Bridge of Budapest where Sushant is running.
The area around green bridge is perfect for sightseeing as well as having e-scooter ride that allows you to cover a larger distance in shorter time.
The dancing at the roof top bar shows buda hill in the back ground.
The last moments of the song include Budapest Basilica,Area around Gellert Hotel,Area next to Buda Castle, and Kalvin ter.
Force 2 movie location
Force 2 is one of prominent Indian movies shot in Budapest.
It involved John Abraham and Sunakshi Sinha who came to Budapest for the Movie shooting.
Both the stars were staying in front of the Chain Bridge.
This time there was no exaggeration by the movie directors and the film crew stayed honest by showing the real shots to be Budapest.
All the film shots and action scenes were mentioned to be Budapest.
Best thing about the film was that it had some shooting scenes from Budapest Parliament and Balna (a building with whale shape) which is pretty close to the Central Market Hall Budapest.
Hungarian parliament building is the most magnificent monument,which is a must visit. Walking around the building is free but entering requires a paid entry. Make sure to Book your parliament entry ticket in advance.
As Budapest parliament is next to Danube and Jewish shoe memorial, it is a great to book hotel near Parliament.
This area is a good option to stay, since you can access any Budapest bridge with Tram 2.
In short, Budapest is a beautiful city with its unique landscape and a prime location for many movies.
The trailer below has Budapest starting from 1:05.
Half part of the Force 2 Movie shooting in Budapest was done on key locations.
Hungarian parliament building is the most magnificent monument,which is a must visit. Walking around the building is free but entering requires a paid entry. Make sure to Book your parliament entry ticket in advance.
