7 Spectacular Movies You Didn't Know Were Shot In The Beautiful City Of Kolkata

Kolkata is one of the ultimate charming cities for film directors and we aren’t surprised with why  they love our city of joy so much. This gorgeous city has been portrayed in many Bollywood and regional movies since time immemorial. Once we recognise the city of Kolkata in a movie, we already know that it's gonna take us to a cultural and artistic zone with scenes such shot with the beautiful sunset on the Howrah Bridge, by the green spaces of Victoria Memorial and around the mighty Durga Puja festivities. So calling all the movie buffs out there - let’s have a look, shall we?

1. Barfi

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With Barfi, Anurag Basu showed his artistic side of film direction by choosing the gorgeous locations of Kolkata and Darjeeling. This movie did magic on the silver screen with its stunning portrayal of our city, especially Howrah Bridge behind the bittersweet storyline. 

Watch Online Here | Barfi

2. Lootera

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This splendid period romantic drama takes you down memory lane by portraying  Calcutta in the ’50s. The movie depicted all the tiny details of the bygone Kolkata and the beautiful music just added on to the Kolkata vibes. This movie will always be close to our hearts and now you know why!  

Watch Online Here | Lootera

3. Parineeta

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Based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s Bengali novella by the same name, based in Kolkata, Parineeta is a cinematic brilliance with Vidya Balan taking on the lead role with absolute perfection. Shot extensively in the narrow lanes of Kolkata, the movie depicts the costumes, Bengali culture, and the life of people in old Calcutta.

Watch Online Here | Parineeta

4. Detective Byomkesh Bakshy

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Starring Sushant Singh Rajput, this mystery thriller is based on a legendary detective set in Calcutta during World War ll. Men wearing kurtas and dhotis, sporting a moustache and hath rickshaws will transport you to the era of war-torn Calcutta.

Watch Online Here | https://www.primevideo.com/region/eu/detail/Detective-Byomkesh-Bakshy/

5. Kahaani

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Vidya Balan kills it again with her presence in this thriller filmed in an obscure South Kolkata locality which most localites wouldn’t perhaps even know about. This movie, in particular, brought the city into notice and the scenes of the grand Durga Puja festival were simply eye-catching making the climax even more engaging.

Watch Online Here | Kahaani

6. Piku

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This comic drama depicting the relationship between a father and daughter who embark on a crazy road trip from Delhi to Kolkata is an absolute delight. The main locations captured were Howrah Bridge, Shyambazar and Bishop Lefroy Road that gave us a beautiful glimpse of our city.

Watch Online Here | Piku

7. Gunday

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Capturing the story of the two most powerful goons of Calcutta in the ‘70s with a statement scene of Durga Puja, the movie is a treat to the eyes. This action thriller captured some incredible images of the city and showed the life of people of different strata in the crime world up close.

Watch Online Here | Gunday

We’re sure you’ve seen these delightful movies at some point, but why not watch them again just for your love of quality cinema! Share your favourite Bollywood movies with Kolkata in the backdrop in the comments, and plan a movie night ASAP!