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Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari

Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari
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  • Timings : 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Entry Fee : Rs. 1100/- per person
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 20.9 KMs From Mumbai
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)2 - 3 Hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation Options21 Seater Coach, Sedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips None

Based in Mumbai, Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari, or Filmcity, in Goregaon, is one of India's most significant studio buildings and one of the top places to visit in Mumbai. It opened in 1977 and gives you access to facilities like AC studios. Filmcity promises to offer everything a director might covet, making it the ultimate destination for any serious producer. Bollywood, the movie business in Mumbai, is not only the biggest in India but also one of the biggest in the world. India's film business has grown significantly in the last hundred years, constantly introducing new and better technologies.

History and Establishment of Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari

In 1977, the government of Maharashtra created Film City to help the film business by giving it resources and support. Well-known directors V. Shantaram, B. R. Chopra, and Dilip Kumar helped make the project. In 2001, they renamed it Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari to honor Dadasaheb Phalke, the founder of the Indian film business.

Major Film Sets and Attractions

Film City has 42 outdoor film locations, and 16 sound stages spread over 520 acres. It boasts many set locations for permanent buildings, including churches, prisons, courts, towns, gardens, picnic spots, and some artificial flora and fauna- waterfalls, lakes, and mountains. More often than not, it is referred to as the home of Bollywood. Many Hindi and Marathi films have utilized this premise as a prominent shooting location.

It was based on California's Film City and has come to mean Bollywood. It has been a prolific place for filmmakers, who have produced over 900 films and numerous television shows in this place. Film City has transformed into a unique identity. It occupies a significant place in people's minds worldwide. People recognize the studio for its world-class facilities and essential amenities for film shooting. It is an attractive location with beautiful greenery and vast open spaces, making it perfect for film production activities.

Studio Tours and Visitor Experience

Guided Tours reveal the Movie-Making Procedure to the guests, from the busy Sound Stages to the glamorous Outdoor Sets. There are beautiful movie locations for everyone's picture-perfect pictures. Such exhibitions let visitors take guided trips on how movies are made and show what happens, from the busy sound stages to the elaborate outdoor sets. It displays fans with beautiful film locations that are ideal for stunning photographs. Filmmakers shoot many famous Indian TV shows here, allowing fans to see their favorite stars in action.

Passion gives them a sense of striving, yet there is also at least a little of the sense of privilege. It's a must-see destination in any well-planned Mumbai tour package. Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari brings the captivating world of Bollywood to life, offering an immersive experience for movie fans and anyone curious about filmmaking.

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