Most of the films released in the last few weeks like 'Dhobi Ghaat', 'No One Killed Jessica' and 'Band Baaja Baaraat' have been shot in real places.
"The audience finds a connection to the film through the locations. I was very sure I wanted to shoot the film at all real locations. We shot 'Patiala House' on the streets of London, the Gurudwara, the Oval stadium and South Hall," director Nikhil Advani told us.
"Though one has to wait for permission, arrange for security, I don't like to compromise. I make sure I get what I want."
Shooting at real locations cannot be compared to the sets. So directors are capturing the locality that would help their audience connect with a film more effectively.
'Band Baaja Baaraat' director Maneesh Sharma says a real location makes a film more visibly distinct, which he was able to accomplish in his first film that is still running in the theatres.
"It was a conscious decision to give a texture and flavour to the film, which I thought if shot in real locations, will communicate with the audience in a better way. I was very clear that I wanted to capture the essence of Delhi very well.
"As it's about aspirants, the journey between Janakpuri and Sainik Farm had to be visually distinct, which we wanted to shoot in real locations and that's why I went with it. I wanted the quality of realism in the film," Sharma shared with us in an informal chat.
The fact that Ranveer Singh was a new face and was debuting with the romantic drama helped Sharma shoot amid heavy traffic on Delhi streets.