Top 10 Movies That Capture Varanasi’s Soul

Date: 02-07-2025 Ghum India Ghum All Images Source: Wikimedia Commons

Experience Varanasi’s spirit through 10 films that beautifully capture its ghats, forts, and everyday life.

Laaga Chunari Mein Daag

Shot at Ramnagar Fort and scenic ghats, this film tells the story of three sisters and their emotional journeys.

Mohalla Assi

Set around Assi Ghat and Pappu Chaiwala, it portrays the changing culture of Varanasi’s famed neighbourhood.

Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain

This heartfelt love story with Sanjay Mishra was shot entirely in Varanasi’s alleys, rooftops, and ghats.

Kaashi

With visuals from BHU, Dashashwamedh Ghat, and Brijrama Palace, it’s a suspenseful tale of a brother-sister bond.

Banaras

A spiritual love saga shot at Sarnath, Assi Ghat, Ramnagar Fort, and Manikarnika Ghat, exploring life and afterlife.

Raanjhanaa

Dhanush’s Bollywood debut captures Assi Ghat, Ramnagar Fort, and winding Banaras lanes in a love-driven story.

The Last Color

This poignant tale of a widow and a young girl is filmed at Lolark Kund, Assi Ghat, and Nandeshwar Ghat.

Mukti Bhawan

Set at Bhramha and Nandeshwar Ghats, the film reflects the spiritual journey of a man awaiting liberation.

Masaan

This Cannes-winning film, shot at Shooltankeshwar, Gola, and Raj Ghats, explores themes of loss and redemption.

Isaaq

A Banarasi retelling of Romeo and Juliet, filmed at Assi, Raja Ghat, and during local festivals like Holi.