Film City In Mumbai: The City Made Of Film Sets And Cameras

Many people from other states and cities come to Mumbai with gleaming ambition in their eyes, thinking the world is their oyster. Well, one of the places to fulfil these dreams is Film City. You would see many actors and actresses some superstars, and some struggling artists come to the sets of Film City to outshine with their performances.

Dadasaheb Phalke is considered to be the father of the Indian Film Industry who was a producer-director and screenwriter. He directed the first movie of Indian Cinema Raja Harishchandra, which was shot in 1913 in Bombay. His biopic is shown in the Marathi Movie ‘Raja Harishchandrachi Factory’ where you can see how he discovered his passion for cinemas and how he directed the first cinema in Indian history.

About Film City

Covering more than 520 acres in Mumbai Suburbs and having around 42 outdoor shooting sets and approximately 16 studios, the film city serves as the venue for many Bollywood movies, Marathi movies, serials, and OTT series. Also known as Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari, Film City in Mumbai is located in Goregaon East near Sanjay Gandhi National Park. 

While touring Film City in Mumbai, you will see some of the permanent setups available for shooting including a temple, prison, court, Film City Lake, mountains, and many other iconic spots. You would have seen these spots in some or the other films, series, or daily scopes. 

The Film City was built in 1977 by the state government to provide facilities and concessions to the Film Industry.

Touring Film City In Mumbai

For tourists, there is a bus facility, once you get the tickets from the ticket counter your name is called to board the bus. On the bus, you will get a guide who will explain to you about Film City and studios and will entertain you in a quirky and witty way.

Let’s tour some of the famous Setups in Film City

1. Temple

2. Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chashma

3. Court

4. Film City Lake Point

5. Bollywood Park

Another section at Bollywood Park has costumes from famous movies, you can wear any costume for free. So be it Mastani, Shahenshah, or Chulbul Pandey they have all the costumes for your next Instagramable story.

You will also see many sets and studios of the famous shows that come on television including The Kapil Sharma Show, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Big Boss, Comedy Laughter Challenge, Indian Idol, Dance India Dance, and many more. Although you can only see these sets from outside and if you want to attend these shows you have to buy another ticket for the same. 

Suggested Read: Exploring Mumbai’s Haji Ali Dargah

Some Iconic Scenes Which Were Shot In Film City In Mumbai

1. 3 Idiots

2. Heeramandi

3. CID/ Crime Patrol

4. Pathaan

5. Welcome 

6. Baghban

Mumbai Film City Timings

Film City Mumbai Ticket Price

Restaurants Near Film City

Another canteen you can visit famously known as Filmcity Canteen has amazing food, don’t be surprised if you see any Bollywood or Marathi Film actors sitting and having some food from here. Other restaurants near Film City are mentioned below –

1. Chiliya Family Reastaurant
2. Mumbai Times Cafe
3. Anumati Family Reastaurant

Suggest Read: Revealing Top 18 Dining Spots In Mumbai | Best Restaurants In Mumbai

Top Hotels Near Film City

1. The Westin Mumbai Garden
2. The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake
3. Treebo Trend Lake Bloom
4. Zostel Mumbai
5. Courtyard Mumbai International Airport
6. Taj Santacruz
7. IRA By Orchid Mumbai

How To Reach Film City In Mumbai

• Via Rail

The nearest railway station to Film City is Goregaon Railway Station. It is around 7.2 km from the railway station. You can take a rickshaw from the railway station to the entrance of Film City. You can also book a cab online. 

The nearest metro station, if you are travelling via metro, is Aarey Metro Station which is around 5 km from Film City. 

• Via Air

The nearest airport to reach Film City is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. It is at a distance of 15 km from Film City. You can book a cab or a rickshaw from the airport.

• Via Road

Film City is well connected with the other parts of the city. You can travel via buses, rickshaws, or cabs according to your convenience. Please do not try to find a ‘Kali Peli’ taxi in the Mumbai suburbs. You will find ‘Kali Peli’ taxis only in South Mumbai. Although, you can book cabs online.

Places To Visit Near Film City In Mumbai

1. Sanjay Gandhi National Park

2. Kanheri Caves

3. Juhu Beach