Exploring Bollywood landmarks & experiences

Bollywood Studio Tours

1. Film City (Dadasaheb Phalke Chitra Nagari) – Goregaon

Mumbai’s biggest film studio complex.
Tours include live shooting sets, sound stages, and behind-the-scenes experiences.
Advance booking required via official websites or trusted operators - Book a guided Bollywood Studio Tour (~2–3 hrs).
See sets, live shooting (if permitted), dubbing studios, and costume zones.
Operators: Bollywood Tours India, Mumbai Filmcity Tours

2. SJ Studios or Balaji Telefilms – Andheri

Offers guided Bollywood tours, including post-production insights, costume rooms, and sometimes live shooting access.
Behind-the-scenes look at TV and film production.

3. Mehboob Studios (if accessible)

Historic studio with film heritage.

Bollywood Star Homes Tour (Bandra & Juhu)

Drive past the residences of famous Bollywood stars (from the outside, of course):

1. Mannat – Shah Rukh Khan
2. Galaxy Apartments – Salman Khan
3. Jalsa & Prateeksha – Amitabh Bachchan

Iconic Bollywood Film Locations

Drive past the residences of famous Bollywood stars (from the outside, of course):

1. Bollywood Parks at Imagicaa (about 2 hours from Mumbai)

A theme park with Bollywood-themed rides and shows.

2. Bollywood musical stage shows or theatre performance at local theatres (check for events at NCPA, Nariman Point or Prithvi Theatre, Juhu).

Live Bollywood Entertainment

Drive past the residences of famous Bollywood stars (from the outside, of course):

1. Marine Drive & Chowpatty Beach – Featured in countless films as the romantic or dramatic backdrop, especially during sunsets or rains. (about 2 hours from Mumbai)

A theme park with Bollywood-themed rides and shows.

2. Gateway of India & Taj Mahal Palace A frequent shooting location for movies set in Mumbai. Optional: Sunset boat ride from the Gateway.
3. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST) Seen in films like Slumdog Millionaire and many Bollywood thrillers.
4. Dharavi Slum Tour Featured in Slumdog Millionaire (Ethical operators only: Reality Tours & Travel) Includes local industries, community insight, and cultural education.

Bollywood Memorabilia & Costumes

Drive past the residences of famous Bollywood stars (from the outside, of course):

1. Bollywood Museum (in development but occasionally accessible via special tours).
2. Costume rental shops and Bollywood-themed souvenir stores (posters, outfits, DVDs etc) in Andheri and Colaba Causeway.

Filmy Mumbai

1. Watch a Bollywood Movie at a Classic Cinema Hall: Regal Cinema, Eros Theatre, or G7 Multiplex (Gaiety-Galaxy)
   Try to catch a first-day-first-show for the true fan experience!

Where to eat

1. Celebrity-favorite café: Hakkasan, Olive Bar & Kitchen, or Le15 Café
2. Pali Village Café (Bandra) or The Table (Colaba)Hakkasan, Olive Bar & Kitchen, or Le15 Café
3. Restaurants in Matunga or Lower Parel – try authentic Maharashtrian or South Indian cuisine