As a Film and music lover and listening to music then analysing its nuances is an important part of my day-to-day life.This time an idea came to my mind to search for the songs which were picturised on a heritage location.
India has about 35 such sites which are recognised by UNESCO as the world heritage sites/monuments. Including man made and natural ones.These heritage sites have been popular with Indian filmmakers. They have included these sites in various films by picturising songs or scenes in and around the known and not so known heritage sites. The first song comes in my mind is Dil ka bhanwar kare pukar picturised so beautifully on Nutan and Dev Anand inside Qutab Minar.It remains the only song shot inside Qutab Minar.Another beautiful song which is picturised in the premises of the Qutab complex.is from Fanaa (2005).
Song from Tere Ghar Ke Samne 1963
Song from Fanaa 2005
Taj Mahal is among the 7 wonders It is the no 1 heritage site of India. Many songs were picturised at this location.
Song from Taj Mahal 1963
Here is one such song from “Leader” (1964). This song is sung by Rafi and Lata and it is picturised on Dilip Kumar and Vyjyanti Mala. The picturisation shows Tajmahal in its glorious splendour.
Song from Leader 1964
Song from Begaanaa 1963
Fatehpur Sikri-It was the capitol built by Akbar,The site includes Buland darwaza, Jama Masjid, tomb of Sufi saint Salim Chisti, Deewan-e-aam, deewan-e-khaas and many more pieces of architecture.The first time Buland Darwaza was shown in a song Hum hain raahi pyaar ke (Nau Do Gyarah, 1957):
Song from Nau Do Gyarah, 1957
Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain the beautiful song from Pardes was picturised beautifully at Fatehpur Sikri We can see the lovely architecture in this song picturised on Shah Rukh Khan.
Song from Pardes 1997
Humayun's Tomb-Humayun’s Tomb (tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun), located at Nizamuddin in Delhi, is a popular tourist as well as filming location. In the film Kurbaan 2009 the song"Shukra Allah" was picturised at this beautiful location.
Song from Kurbaan 2009
. Temples of Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) – Built in 700 – 728 AD by the Pallava Dynasty, they are also known as the 7 Pagodas. The temples are monolithic – carved out of one huge boulder. Here’s a romantic song picturised on the beautiful Sadhna and the flamboyant Shammi Kapoor from Rajkumar (1964)
Song from Rajkumar 1964
Martand Sun Temple-a Kashmiri Hindu temple dedicated to Surya built during the 8th century . Martand is another Sanskrit name for Sun. Now in ruins, the temple is located five miles from Anantnag in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.The Bismil song from Haider was shot here.
Song from Haider 2014
Chittorgarh Fort-One of the recent additions to the list of World Heritage Sites in India (2013), this place is famous for its unique Rajput Military Defense Architecture. It includes six majestic forts in Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Ramthambore fort, Gagron Fort, Amber Fort and Jaisalmer Fort. They’re located on the rocky Aravalli Mountain Range in Rajasthan. The sheer length and expanse of the forts is enough to portray the power and strength of the Rajputana rulers and chieftains. The fortifications of these forts are extremely strong.The song Aaj Fir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai from Guide 1965 was picturised here.
Song from Guide 1965
Nalanda-Nalanda Archaeological Site in Bihar was a center of learning and a buddhist monastery from 3rd century BCE to the 13th century ,the popular song of 70s "Oh Mere Raja" from Johny Mera Naam was shot here.
Song from Johny Mera Naam 1970
Ellora Caves-The Ellora Caves are an important UNESCO World Heritage site and an archaeological site, ranging 29 kilometers Northwest of the city of Aurangabad. The Ellora Caves are well known for their Indian-rock cut architecture. There are about 34 rock cut temples and caves which can be dated to about 600 to 1000 AD,These were built by Hindu dynasties, such as the Rashtrakutas and and Yadav dynasty who built some of the Jain group of caves. Geet Gaya Pattharon Ne(1964) has a duet picturised on Rajshree and Jeetendra in Ellora caves.
Song from Geet Gaya Pattharon Ne(1964)
Mandu-an ancient fort city in Madhya Pradesh. It is located in the Malwaregion of western Madhya Pradesh, India, at 35 km from the Dhar city. In the 11th century, Mandu was the sub division of the Tarangagadh or Taranga kingdom .The song "Naam Gum Jayega " from the film Kinara 1977 was shot here.
Song from Kinara 1977
Saint Augustine Church Goa-The 15th and 16th centuries mark the coming of the Portugese to India and they established themselves at Goa, along the Konkan coast in the South-western part of India. And the advent of the Portugese marks the introduction of Christianity in the Indian subcontinent. Hence, several churches and convents were built in Goa, as a way of evangelization. Due to their different, yet beautiful architectural forms, these churches have been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.The famous song "Gumnam Hai Koi" from Gumnam was shot at the ruins of St. Augustine in Old Goa.
Song from Gumnam 1965
Red Fort Delhi- Red Fort is named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone,Constructed in 1639 by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as the palace of his fortified capital Shahjahanabad earlier name of Delhi.There was a film in 1960 Lal Quila which was picturised here
Song from Lal Quila 1960
Hampi-a village and temple town recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi. in northern Karnataka, India. It is located within the ruins of the city of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara
Song from Lal Quila 1960
Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus(BombayVT Rly Station)-formerly known as the Victoria Terminus is the headquarters of Central Railway in Mumbai. It was built by Frederick William Stevens with the inspiration from Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival architecture and traditional Mughal buildings between the years 1878-1888, and gave Bombay the face of being the International Mercantile Port of India.
Song from CID 1956
Song from Slumdog Millionire 2009
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway-The mountain railways of India comprise of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway and the Kalka-Shimla Railway and are a part of the World Heritage Sites in India. Bollywood has many songs shot at these railway location specially Darjeeling Toy Train
Song from Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai 1961
Song from Song from Aradhana 1969
Song from Song from Parineeta 2006
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