From 'Laal Singh Chaddha' to 'Dil Dhadakne Do', here are 6 films that showcase Bollywood's once-fruitful associations with Türkiye:
With countries like Türkiye and Azerbaijan laying bare their bias towards Pakistan in the conflict that followed Operation Sindoor, despite Indian contributions to their economy and tourism, Indian film bodies such as FWICE and AICWA have decided to join larger boycott movements against them.
This Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif action thriller, famed for its hit songs like 'Banjaara' and 'Mashallah', features chase scenes (and a great conference scene) shot in Istanbul, the capital of Türkiye.
Known as one of Abhishek Bachchan's best films, this Mani Ratnam-directorial, despite being shot primarily in India, involves scenes shot in Turkey: the place that elevated Gurukant to another level.
Zoya Akhtar's family entertainer about a trip aboard a cruise ship includes scenes shot in numerous parts of Türkiye's Istanbul, Antalya and Cappadocia, that are as memorable as its songs and dialogues.
This Indian adaptation of Tom Hanks-starrer 'Forrest Gump' (1994) was shot in parts of Istanbul, after which Aamir Khan even met the Turkish First Lady Emine Erdoğan.
Set in various lush locales of Antalya, Istanbul and Perge, this film deals with Ranveer Singh's character taking on the Indian mafia in Türkiye, also featuring wonderful action scenes and songs with immense repeat value, such as 'Party On My Mind'.
Akshay Kumar's expansive thriller—spanning India, Nepal, Turkey and the Middle East—which was inspired by real-life events and intelligence operations, has been critically acclaimed as one of Bollywood's most mature and well-made films.