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Bollywood and Switzerland Connection: How Iconic Films Made History
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News18•06-10-2026, 07:31
Bollywood and Switzerland Connection: How Iconic Films Made History
- •Yash Chopra directed Veer-Zaara features famous romantic scenes and the song Yeh Hum Aa Gaye Hain shot around Lake Lauenen in the Bernese Oberland region.
- •Don 2 starring Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra presented a modern and glamorous side of Switzerland with scenes shot at Zurich's Grossmünster Church.
- •Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer Dhoom 3 added thrill by filming a stunning action sequence at the Verzasca Dam in Ticino, famous for bungee jumping.
- •Hrithik Roshan's superhero film Krrish 3 utilized the majestic snowy peaks of Jungfraujoch and the Sphinx Observatory for grand action and transition sequences.
- •Classic films like Chandni and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge turned Switzerland into a dream romantic destination for Indian audiences and boosted tourism.
Key Questions Answered
Raj Kapoor's 1964 film 'Sangam' was the first Indian film to be shot in Switzerland, paving the way for future international cinematic locations.
The famous song "Yeh Hum Aa Gaye Hain" from 'Veer-Zaara' was shot around Lake Lauenen in the Bernese Oberland region.
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (DDLJ), along with Yash Chopra's 'Chandni', played a major role in popularizing Switzerland as a dream romantic destination for Indian audiences.
