Jeetendra movies shot at these places make us go 'Mast baharon ka mai ashiq'!

Jeetendra has ruled the cinema with his unmatched acting, style and dance for years. The legendary Bollywood actor has graced the silver screen with his charismatic presence numerous times in films like Himmatwala, Farz, Dharam Veer and many more. His films have not only captivated audiences with their gripping storylines, but also enchanted them with picturesque shooting locations. Let's embark on a cinematic journey to unravel the enchanting locales of India where Jeetendra's movies came to life amidst the waterfalls of Ooty to the Mahals of Jaipur.

Himmatwala - Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

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The film Action Himmatwala was mostly shot in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The movie revolves around the story of a poor and wronged woman's son, who returns from the big city to avenge his honest schoolteacher father. Many scenes of the movie were filmed in Vijayawada, and the actor mentioned in one of the interviews, 'I loved working down South.'

Nagin - Nainital, Ooty, Maharashtra 

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Nagin is a film where a female shape-shifting serpent takes various human forms to trick and murder a group of friends who brutally killed her lover during their hunting party. Two famous songs from this movie were shot against some of the pristine backdrops in India. The song ‘Tere Mere Yaarane Ho’ was filmed on the waters of Nainital Lake, while the song ‘Tere Sang Pyar Main Nahin Todna’ was shot at Pygra Falls in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. Additionally, one of the scenes was filmed at the Murud Janjira Fort in Maharashtra.

Jeene ki Raah, Different locations in Maharashtra 

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If you are looking to spend some chill time with your loved ones amid the hidden treasures and beauty of Maharashtra, perhaps, you can take guidance from his film, 'Jeene ki Raah'! The scenes of this movie have been shot at places like Apta Railway Station, Lingmala Waterfall, the quaint hill station like Mahabaleshwar, a 250-year-old house Nana Fadnavis House/Ganesh Chowk in Wai, and the Krishna River. However, the movie has also been shot in the capital city, Mumbai at Elphinstone College, LIC building, and CSM Vaastu Sangralay!

Kinara - Mandu, Madhya Pradesh 

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A major portion of the film was shot in Mandu, an ancient fort city in Madhya Pradesh. The movie best highlights the ancient heritage of Mandu Fort along with various scenes and streets that will transport you to the city. Apart from the story of the movie, the acting of the legendary actor combined with the beauty of the city has been beautifully showcased in the film and appeals to the viewers.

Tahqiqaat - Chennai, Mumbai and Ooty

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Another classic, Tahqiqaat, has been shot in several beautiful places that showcase not just the best of the cities but also nature. Starting from Bombay Port Trust in Mumbai, the movie takes us to picturesque locations like Panneer Fort in Chennai. However, the songs of the movie, shot at the Botanical Garden and Paykara Waterfall in Ooty, showcase the enthralling beauty of this Nilgiri town!

Dharam Kanta, various locations in Jaipur

The 1982 film that portrays the typical 80s action scenes also portrays the mesmerizing beauty of Jaipur through various places that are popular for tourism to date. You can easily spot locations like Sisodia Rani ka bagh, Ghat ke Balaji, and the scenes shot behind the Amer Fort. If you have an eagle's eye, the next you find is the beauty of Khedi Dhwar in the Anokhi Museum, which makes the movie look masala-packed in aesthetics!

So, celebrating his birthday this year, how about planning a visit to some of these unheard places?