Indian forts & palaces that've captured the fancy of Indian cinema

If you remember the beautiful settings of Bajirao Mastani, Fawad Khan's palatial home in Khoobsurat, the stunning haveli that Preity Zinta's first shot in Veer Zara took us to, this is for you. These forts, palaces and havelis in India are a hit with those working in the Indian cinema, with a number of movies shot here.

Jaipur's Amber Fort is a big hit as a movie location and some epic blockbusters have been short here. Think Jodhaa Akbar, Bajirao Mastani, Mughal-e-Azam, a number of those epic movies scenes are shot at this beautiful fort here. It is also one of the most important attractions in the city, with hundreds of people visiting it everyday.

This 300-year-old property has also been getting a lot of love from Indian cinema. Chomu Palace in Rajasthan is a wonderful piece of architecture, and has a royal vibe to it. A number of movies have been shot here, including Gulaal and Bol Bachchan, as well as the recently released Bhool Bhulaiyaa.

Goa's Fort Aguada shot to fame and captured a permanent place in public imagination when Dil Chahta Hai was shot here. This 17th century Portuguese fort also has a lighthouse and you'd often run into youngsters striking poses, similar to that of the movie, for photos. It has some smashing views of the Arabian Sea in the entire region.

Bikaner's Laxmi Niwas Palace exudes opulence right from the time you set your eyes on it. Of course, it has the same effect on movie directors that have an eye for such settings. This plush, luxury hotel is also where Fawad Khan-Sonam Kapoor starrer Khoobsurat was shot. It you are looking to follow in the footsteps of movie stars, a stay here will certainly make you happy.

Another of Jaipur's star attractions, Nahargarh Fort made for a perfect backdrop for many epic movies, including Rang de Basanti (remember the famous song Masti ki Paathshala). Shuddh Desi Romance was also shot at this beautiful fort that stands on an edge of the Aravallis. The fort was built in 1734 and is a must-visit in the Pink City.

If you remember the colourful visuals of the movie Paheli, or the pretty settings of Zubeidaa, know that Jaipur's Narain Niwas Palace was the setting for both. This heritage hotel was built in the 19th century and portrays the royal way of life that was once prevalent in Rajasthan.

Pataudi Palace, also known as Ibrahim Kothi, is owned by the Pataudi family. With Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Soha Ali Khan and Sara Ali Khan's immense body of work in Hindi films, the place is already well-known. This beautiful property is spread over 10 acres and this is also where some famous sequences of blockbuster hit Veer-Zaara were shot.

Udaipur's Udaivilas Palace is perhaps the most widely recognised name in this list. Its settings grabbed a lot of attention when the hit movie Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani released and its sets grabbed eyeballs. A major part of the movie, showcasing, a big opulent Indian wedding was shot at this beautiful heritage party.