Bollywood Tours in Mumbai: What are the Best Options

Mumbai is the center of India's booming "Bollywood" film industry. Over 100 films are produced each year there. It's possible to take a Bollywood tour to the heart of the action in Film City. If you'd rather be in a Bollywood extra in a movie than simply see the set of one, that's possible too. Here's how.

What and Where is Mumbai Film City?
Film City was built by the Maharashtra state government in 1978 to help the Bollywood film industry and provide facilities for it to flourish.

The sprawling complex covers nearly 350 acres and comes fully equipped with almost 20 indoor studios, as well as outdoor settings for filming. Film City is located in the western Mumbai suburb of Goregaon -- in the vicinity of the secluded and lush Aarey Colony on the outskirts of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. It's easily accessible from the Western Expressway. Unfortunately, Mumbai Film City isn't open for public admission unless special prior approval is obtained. However, it is possible to take a guided tour there.