Overview
Film City (Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari) in Goregaon is a sprawling 520-acre film studio complex where Bollywood magic is made. Guided tours offer behind-the-scenes access to standing sets, production facilities, and occasionally live shoots.
Highlights
- Standing Sets: Full-scale permanent sets including village squares, courtrooms, hospital wards, and palace interiors used in countless films and TV shows.
- Live Shoots: With luck, tours coincide with active shooting, offering glimpses of stars, directors, and crew at work.
- Bollywood History: The complex is named after Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema, who made India's first film in 1913.
History
Established in 1977 by the Maharashtra government, Film City was created to provide Bollywood with a centralized production facility. Over the decades, thousands of films, TV shows, and commercials have been produced here.
Visitor Tips
- Advance Booking: Tours must be booked in advance through authorized operators.
- No Guarantees: Live shooting sightings are not guaranteed — it depends on production schedules.
- Duration: 2.5–3 hours.