Exploring Movie Locations for Content Creators

Movie settings have a special charm that can enhance your work and immerse viewers in another reality. If you are a photographer, filmmaker, or travel vlogger, shooting in these famous locations can give your work a nostalgic and intriguing feel. This blog encourages content producers to investigate the possibilities of these destinations for a range of creative endeavors, including vloggers, photographers, social media influencers, and even filmmakers.

DDLJ Filming Locations: A Trip Down Memory Lane

Trafalgar Square, London

Scene: Reminiscent of Punjab, Baldev Singh (Amrish Puri) is shown feeding pigeons.

Accessibility: Public transportation makes it simple to get to. Depending on the size of your shoot, you may need to obtain a filming permit.

Ideas for content creators:

• A vlog discussing Trafalgar Square’s significance and history.
• Take creative pictures with pigeons (but be aware of the laws that are in place right now).
• With a unique spin, recreate the well-known sight of feeding the pigeons.

Southall, London

Scene: Simran’s (Kajol) home and the convenience shop owned by her father.

Accessibility: A bustling Indian neighborhood in London that is reachable by public transportation. Filming in private establishments like shops or homes may require permission.

Ideas for Content Creators:

• Examine street food options and conduct interviews to capture the spirit of the Indian community in London.

• Organize a fashion or lifestyle shoot that highlights the Indo-British fusion styles.

• Make a humorous skit about conflicts between cultures.

King’s Cross Station, London

Scene: The well-known train station where Shah Rukh Khan’s character Raj and Simran nearly miss their train, as well as the dramatic scene where they grasp hands.

Accessibility: The major train station is easily accessible by public transportation. Permits for filming may be needed for professional productions.

Ideas for Content Creators:

• Make a time-lapse film to capture the station’s energetic vibe.
• Make a trip vlog and include advice on how to handle London’s train system.
• Put a humorous spin on the train scene.

St. Mauritius Church, Saanen, Switzerland

Scene: Raj and Simran praying together in the lovely church.

Accessibility: Saanen is a quaint village that may be reached by automobile or train. It may be necessary to obtain permission from the church officials in order to film.

Ideas for Content Creators:

• Describe the church’s architecture and history in a vlog.
• Take breathtaking pictures of the outside of the church and the surrounding area.
• Film a calming music video or a romantic pre-wedding photo shoot.

Zweisimmen, Switzerland

Scene: The railway station where Raj and Simran’s road trip begins when they miss their train.

Accessibility: A tiny village that is trainable. Permission may be needed in order to film at the station.

Ideas for Content Creators:

• Make a travel video that showcases how gorgeous the Swiss landscape is.
• Take unguarded pictures of visitors and locals at the station.
• Make a cool music video featuring a destination.

Gstaad Promenade, Switzerland

Scene: The moment Simran walks into the Early Beck chocolate shop in the song “Zara Sa Jhoom Loon Main.”

Accessibility: Gstaad may be reached by automobile or train. It is a car-free area. You may need to get the owner of the store’s permission before recording inside.

Ideas for Content Creators:

• Capture the opulent atmosphere of Gstaad in a lifestyle or fashion photo shoot.
• Make a vlog reviewing restaurants and highlighting the regional fare.
• Record a dancing routine or a lighthearted scenario against the backdrop of the stores.

Jungfraujoch, Switzerland

Scene: Simran dancing in the snow to the tune “Zara Sa Jhoom Loon Main.”

Accessibility: Trains can travel to the highest railway station in Europe. Permits for filming may be necessary.

Ideas for Content Creators:

• Make a travel vlog showing off Jungfraujoch’s amazing views.
• Take beautiful pictures of the snowy landscapes for a project.
• Make a music video centered around winter activities.

Punjab, India

Ahh, Punjab’s mustard fields! After the European journey, the plot takes a sharp turn at this point. Raj goes to Simran’s ancestral house in an attempt to win her heart.

The Iconic Mustard Fields

Scene: Raj and Simran’s love story genuinely blossoms in this scene, which is featured in the heartfelt song “Tujhe Dekha Toh Ye Jaana Sanam.”

Availability: The majority of the “Tujhe Dekha Toh Ye Jaana Sanam” filming was probably done on Punjabi private farms.

To recreate the song’s enchantment, try these substitutes:

Punjab’s Golden Splendor: 

As mustard fields blossom throughout the state throughout the winter months (approximately November to February), Punjab is transformed into a golden wonderland. If you want to see the hugeness for yourself, you can travel to places like Ludhiana, Batala, or Amritsar. Seek out farm stays or homestays in the area that provide beautiful views.

Content Creator Ideas:

• Take beautiful aerial photos of the mustard fields.
• Make a vacation vlog that emphasizes the value of mustard crops and the scenic splendor of rural Punjab.
• In a playful and cheerful manner, recreate the famous “Tujhe Dekha Toh Ye Jaana Sanam” scenario, keeping in mind to show consideration for private property.

Switzerland’s Yellow Fields: 

Unbelievably, Switzerland has its own yellow flower fields that bloom in the spring and summer, usually from May to July. These golden fields of canola (often misidentified as mustard) are found in several places, such as Lavaux or the Emmental Valley.

Content Creator Ideas:

• Take a humorous picture among the yellow flowers to give the DDLJ scenario a special touch.
• Make a travel vlog in which you contrast the scenes from Switzerland and Punjab.
• Make a travelogue film that shows off the preparation and execution of your DDLJ-inspired shoot.

Embrace the Spirit, Not Just the Location

The developing love tale is the real heart of “Tujhe Dekha Toh Ye Jaana Sanam,” even though the precise mustard fields may be hard to find. So, choose a lovely field of yellow flowers (wherever they may be!), channel your inner Raj or Simran, and work your own magic to create your own Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.