5 Picturesque Holiday Destinations In India Featured In Imtiaz Ali Movies For Your Next Vacation

Are you obsessed with Imtiaz Ali’s movies? If yes, here are some of the most beautiful Indian holiday destinations featured in his movies to add symbolism and weight to their storyline. 

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Imtiaz Ali’s movies are the epitome of self-discovery. His characters are inspired by real people and the complexities brimming in their brains. He picks the rawest personalities for his characters and creates the most realistic and relatable storyline possible.

While Imtiaz Ali relishes the use of symbolism and props to enhance his storyline, travelling and exploring the world plays a metaphorical role in his characters’ development. Check out some of the most picturesque travel destinations in India featured in his movies.

Indian Holiday Destinations In Imtiaz Ali Movies

Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh

Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh is a special place for Imtiaz Ali as his movie ‘Love Aaj Kal 2’ was shot here to highlight the modern lifestyle and dating culture. A few scenes from Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda’s ‘Highway’ were filmed amid the gorgeous sceneries of this district.

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Delhi

Delhi and Imtiaz Ali are inseparable. Graduating from Delhi University’s Hindu College, he has a special place in his heart for the riches and wildernesses of the city. From the serenity of South Delhi to the hustle and bustle of North Delhi’s Chandni Chowk, we can stroll through the city with his movies including ‘Love Aaj Kal’ 1 and 2, ‘Tamasha’, ‘Highway’, and ‘Rockstar’.

Spiti, Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti has gained immense popularity over the years becoming the ultimate relaxation abode for travellers. Thanks to movies like ‘Highway’ which used the scenic views of this cold desert. In the movie, Spiti is a symbol to amplify the coldness and distant nature of Mahabir who never smiled before meeting Veera.

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Kashmir

The Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri starrer ‘Rockstar’ has been filmed in Kashmir’s Betaab Valley, Kulgam, Kupwara, Pahalgam and Srinagar. The scene where Heer and Jordan are dancing on ‘Yeh Chaand Sa Roshan Chehra’ was shot at Dal Lake.

Rohtang, Himachal Pradesh

Do you remember the opening scene of ‘Yeh Ishq Hai’ from ‘Jab We Met’ in Shreya Ghoshal’s melodious voice? The path where snow is mounted on two sides of the road where Shahid Kapoor is driving and Kareena Kapoor Khan is dancing with joy is in Rohtang, Himachal Pradesh.

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