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Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
Where Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
A Delhi mansion in an English country house and a Chandni Chowk street built in Mumbai: the film's India was filmed far from Delhi
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Scenes and places
The Raichand mansion in Delhi (2001)
The Raichands live in Delhi with their sons Rahul and Rohan. Rahul learns at eight that he is adopted, and grows up determined to live up to his parents' expectations.
Set in Raichand family mansion, Delhi — The Delhi home of industrialist Yash Raichand and his family.
An English stately home standing in for a Delhi family estate.
Filmed at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire — Exterior shots of the Raichand estate. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Anjali's Chandni Chowk (2001)
Rahul falls for Anjali, a lively young woman from Chandni Chowk. His father Yash disapproves because of class differences and wants him to marry someone else.
Set in Chandni Chowk, Delhi — The old Delhi market district where Anjali Sharma lives. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A real Delhi market, but on screen it is a set built in Mumbai.
Filmed at Film City, Mumbai (Chandni Chowk set) — A built set recreating Chandni Chowk for the first half of the film. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The girls' college in north India (2001)
Set in Girls' college, north India — A girls' college in north India; the exact scene is not given in the sources.
A baroque palace in Oxfordshire, birthplace of Winston Churchill.
Filmed at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire — Filming location for the college. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Rahul's new life in London (2001)
After Yash disowns him, Rahul leaves for London with Anjali and her younger sister Pooja. Ten years later, Rohan comes to London on a pretext to find his brother, hiding who he is.
Set in London — Where Rahul and Anjali settle, and where Rohan arrives ten years later.
The film's second half was shot in the UK.
Filmed at St Paul's Cathedral, London — Named as a London filming site; scene not given. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Bluewater Shopping Centre, Kent — A scene with Jaya Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan; crowds limited filming to two hours. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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"Suraj Hua Maddham" at the Pyramids (2001)
In the dreamlike song "Suraj Hua Maddham", Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's characters express a closeness and longing that the film's dialogue scenes do not.
Set in Song sequence (no story location) — A dreamlike song sequence, not set in a real story place.
Lighting limits meant filming only in the early morning.
Filmed at Giza pyramid complex, Egypt — Song filmed in early morning hours over several days. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Stowe School, Buckinghamshire — Unspecified scene Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Millennium Stadium (Principality Stadium), Cardiff — Unspecified scene Google Maps · Apple Maps
Characters
- Rahul — The Raichands' elder son, adopted, who leaves for London after his father disowns him.
- Anjali — A lively young woman from Chandni Chowk who marries Rahul.
- Rohan — Rahul's younger brother, who goes to London to find him.
Questions answered on the map
- Where is the Delhi mansion from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham really?
- Was Chandni Chowk in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham filmed in Delhi?