Which Bollywood Movie Was Shot in Afghanistan?

After the retreat of the U.S. troop from Afghanistan, the Taliban government took over the presidential palace, reinforcing their many-year rules policies on the distressed residents. The alarming situation has caught worldwide attention, with netizens mounting pressure at the UN to take immediate actions. As the landlocked country battle the war, Bollywood has, over time, released several films that would resonate with the current day situation. However, did you understand that there are several Bollywood films shot in Afghanistan?

Take a look at the list of Bollywood Movies that have been shot within the picturesque locations of the present war-stricken country.

Dharmatma (1975)

The first Bollywood movie to be shot inside the South Asian Country, Dharmatma, featured Feroz Khan, Hema Malini, Rekha, and Premnath. This movie was directed by Feroz Khan in 1975. The mystery was loosely based on the popular Hollywood film “The Godfather.” The movie was widely appreciated with its song 'Kya Khoob Lagti Ho' went directly to become a Hindi classic in Indian cinema.

Khuda Gawah (1992)

Movie shot inside the rocky landscapes of Afghanistan, Kabul, and Mazar-I-Sharif; the film was directed by Mukul S. Anand. This movie was released in 1992. Khuda Gawah was featured by a number of the most important actors of Bollywood like Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi, Kiran Kumar, Nagarjuna, and Danny Denzongpa. The scenic background of mountains was shot in Afghanistan, and the movie follows the hunt of a man traveling to Afghanistan to find the murderer of his lover’s father. As per a report from DB Pedia, the epic drama is one of the most-watched Bollywood films in the landlocked country.

Janasheen (2003)

Starring Fardeen Khan and Celina Jaitly in the lead position, Feroz Khan's Janasheen told the story of a man falling in love with a violinist with a tragic past. The film is, purportedly, the first movie to be shot in Afghanistan post the Taliban reign. The movie released in 2003, the romantic drama was scheduled for a week-long shooting within the landlocked country.

Agent Vinod (2012)

The 2012 action movie, starring Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, has several glimpses of the South Asian Country. The movie is directed by Sriram Raghavan; the movie follows Agent Vinod, who's on a mission to find the reason behind the back of his colleague's death. Though shot for a couple of scenes, the film opens up from a camp in Afghanistan known as Dasht-e-Margo.

Kabul Express (2006)

Giving a glimpse into the lives of the war-ridden united post-Taliban reign, Kabir Khan introduced the story of two journalists visiting Afghanistan to document the lives of the citizens. The duo, role played by John Abraham and Arshad Warsi, went on to prepare a file at the situation after the American invasion in 2001. The movie explores the picturesque locations of Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley, Bala Hissar fort, Darul Aman Palace, and green Palace.

Torbaaz (2020)

The movie “Torbaaz” is directed by Girish Malik. The film follows an ex-military doctor, and Sanjay Dutt plays the role of teaching cricket to youngsters at an Afghanistan refugee camp. However, he soon comes to know out that there is a child suicide bomber at the camp. Sanjay Dutt's 2020 thriller movie also features Nargis Fakhri, Rahul Dev, and Rahul Mittra. The movie is shot in Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan.