8 Bollywood films that portrayed Delhi beautifully 

Artika Bansal

Fanaa - Amazon Prime Video

Aamir Khan and Kajol starrer film Fanaa gives stunning glimpses of Delhi. It’s more like a love story of Rehan, Zooni and Delhi. The iconic landmarks make it to the background in song Chaand Sifarish 

Delhi-6 - Netflix 

As the title suggests, the film is set in the backdrop of Old Delhi, also known as Delhi-6. The film does justice to portraying the heritage and diversity of the area. Iconic landmarks to narrow lanes, all in true depiction!  

Do Dooni Chaar - Netflix

This film starring Neetu Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor portrays the life of a middle class family in Delhi. The story is filmed at various locations in Delhi, including DU’s Kirori Mal College 

Hindi Medium - Amazon Prime Video

Film Hindi Medium shows the transition from chaotic yet vibrant Old Delhi to the sophisticated Vasant Vihar in Delhi. Every little detail of these two different areas is worth noticing! 

Band Baaja Baaraat - Amazon Prime Video

Bread Pakode Ki Kasam, this film is shot in Delhi featuring iconic scenes at Hansraj College, West Delhi’s Subhash Nagar, Rajouri Garden and more. It portrays Delhi’s wedding culture well

3 Idiots - Amazon Prime Video 

Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Sharma Joshi and Kareena Kapoor starrer film 3 Idiots highlights the beautiful Connaught Place of Delhi. The white pillared place made it to the cut on the big screen!

Rockstar - JioCinema 

Film Rockstar has some amazing backdrops to look out for. These include scenes from Paharganj to Nizamuddin Dargah, portraying Ranbir Kapoor’s character’s life from college student to musician

Rang De Basanti - Netflix

Another film is Rang De Basanti depicting Delhi’s sprawling landscape as per the storyline. The cinematic portrayal in this film celebrates the architectural heritage of the city