Bollywood is the largest film industry in the world, producing over 1,000 films a year, and has a history that spans almost a century. It boasts a multitude of stars to rival even Hollywood.

Bollywood films traditionally contain song and dance numbers, most of which are fully choreographed.

The spectacle of these films is an important part of the genre and impressive locations are often used as a setting for the songs, which usually feature as an interlude to the main action of the film in the form of dream sequences.

London has inspired many Bollywood film-makers to tell their stories here and the capital’s landmarks have provided the backdrop to some of the most popular Bollywood films, including:

• Trafalgar Square
• Natural History Museum
• Tower Bridge
• The Royal Albert Hall
• Millennium Dome
• Harrods

Over 40 Indian productions filmed in London in 2006 - visit our International Crews section for information and advice for South Asian productions coming to the capital.


Download your Bollywood movie map, created in partnership with Visit London:

Bollywood Movie Map

Bollywood Movie Map - high resolution