List of films shot in Varanasi
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The following is a list of films shot in the Indian city of Benaras (Varanasi/Benares/Kashi),[1][2][3] a hub for several film industries.[4] Being well connected to the major cities across India makes it approachable.[5] A small number of Bhojpuri movies are shot too.[6] In these fictions and documentaries, the setting is usually explored through the themes of spirituality[1] and death,[7] traditionally associated with the place[8] as well as the scenic location of the ghats.[9] The history of the city, its religious importance in Hinduism and the prominence of the river Ganges are also addressed in various films.[9] A majority of them was shot on location.[10][11]
Films
- Aghori (2023, Bhojpuri)[12]
- Agnyaathavaasi[4]
- Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain[13]
- Aparajito (1956, Bengali)[14][15][16]
- Banaras (2006)[13]
- Banaras (2009, a Malayalam film)
- Banaras (2022, Kannada)
- Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai (2001, Hindi)[17][18]
- Benares: The Hindu Heaven, released by James A. Fitzpatrick[19] (1931, English), American travelogue[20]
- Sarnath, Benares (1934), German anonymous documentary featurette[21][22]
- Bhaiaji Superhit[23]
- Bholaa[24]
- Bidesiya (1963, Bhojpuri)[25]
- Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva[26]
- Brahmotsavam[27]
- Bunty Aur Babli[28]
- Chokher Bali[29]
- Deep River (1995, Japanese)[30]
- Dharm[31]
- Dream Girl[23]
- Falimy
- Feast of Varanasi
- Forest of Bliss (1986, English),[32] American documentary
- Ganges: River to Heaven
- Gangs of Wasseypur
- Ghatak: Lethal (1996)[33][34]
- Global Baba (2016, Hindi)[35]
- Gypsy[36]
- Guns of Banaras
- Half Girlfriend[37]
- Har Har Byomkesh
- Hotel Salvation (2016, Hindi)[38][13]
- Jaya Ganga[39]
- Jolly LLB 2[40]
- Indra[41]
- ISmart Shankar[42]
- Issaq[13]
- Joi Baba Felunath[43]
- Junction Varanasi[44]
- Laaga Chunari Mein Daag[13]
- Maang Bharo Sajana (1980, Hindi)
- Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi[45]
- Masaan (2015, Hindi)[46][13]
- Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai (2012, Hindi)[47]
- Mohalla Assi (2018, Hindi)[48][13]
- Mukkabaaz[49]
- Mulk[29]
- Mumbai Varanasi Express[50]
- Naan Kadavul
- Odiyan[51]
- Projapoti (2022 film)
- Raanjhanaa (2013, Hindi)[52][53][13]
- Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985, Hindi)[54]
- Piku[55]
- Sange Meel Se Mulaqat (1989, Hindi)[56]
- Setters[57]
- Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan[58]
- Super 30[59]
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button[60]
- The Eken: Benaras e Bibhishika (2025, Bengali)[61]
- The Experiment (2010 film)[62]
- The Last Color[63]
- Un plus une[62]
- Vanvaas
- 2006 Varanasi – The Untold
- Water (2005, Hindi; English)[64][13]
- Yamla Pagla Deewana[65]