8 Bollywood films that showcase Varanasi beautifully

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Masaan

Vicky Kaushal starrer Masaan has been extensively shot at the ghats of Varanasi. The ghats and lanes of Banaras have been beautifully highlighted in screenplay

Raanjhanaa

Sonam Kapoor and Dhanush starrer Raanjhanaa is an eye-catching film. Dhanush plays a typical Banaras guy and the film captures charm of the Varanasi ghats and lanes

Laaga Chunari Mein Daag

With Rani Mukerji and Konkana Sen Sharma in lead, this film is about a lower middle class family of Banaras. Some amazing landscapes are seen throughout!

Water

Deepa Mehta directed film Water is set against the backgroud of the plight of widows in Varanasi. With that narrative, the film has been perfectly shot in Banaras

Hotel Salvation

Hotels of Kashi, ghats of Varanasi and more have been beautifully presented in this film. The narrative of this comedy drama is based on death and old age

Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer film Brahmastra has parts of it shot in Varanasi. The song Kesariya has the backdrop of vibrant Kashi

Mohalla Assi

Sunny Deol starrer film Mohalla Assi revolves around life of a priest in the Assi locality of Varanasi. The film captures the raw vibes of Banaras

Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain

With Pankaj Tripathi and a star studded cast, this film is a romantic drama on the life of three couples. The film captures the beauty of Varanasi in the narrative

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