Amid boycott row, here's a look at 7 Bollywood movies that were filmed in Turkey

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees FWICE has appealed to Indian film producers to reconsider choosing Turkey as a shooting destination citing Turkeys growing support for Pakistan on matters affecting Indias national interests Following Turkeys support to Pakistan in attacks against India FWICE has adhere to its belief of Nation Comes firstFWICE has always stood firm in its belief that Nation Comes FirstBollywood films shot in TurkeyIn the past some of the big Bollywood projects have shot in Turkey which has boosted the countrys tourism prompting several Indians to consider Turkey as a travel optionHere are some of the Bollywood films that were shot in TurkeyEk Tha Tiger 2013 Salman Khan and Katrina Kaifstarrer directed by Kabir Khan had some elaborate chase sequences in Istanbul and showed the beauty of the countryRace 2 2015 The lavish heist film starring Saif Ali Khan Deepika Padukone John Abraham Jacqueliene Fernandes also had some sequences shot in TurkeyBaby 2015 This Akshay Kumar thriller used Istanbulrsquos urban setting for its intense spy narrative Several action scenes were filmed in Turkish alleys and marketsAjab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani 2009 Some of the romantic and song sequences were shot in Turkey especially in scenic Antalya with its Mediterranean charmGuru 2007Though primarily shot in India parts of the film that show Gurursquos rise as a businessman were filmed in Istanbul to portray international locationsDil Dhadakne Do 2015 While the movie is set on a cruise through Europe scenes in Istanbulrsquos port and skyline were featured as part of the Mehra familyrsquos lavish journeyLaal Singh Chaddha 2021 Due to the COVID19 pandemic halting production in India Aamir Khan and his team resumed shooting in Turkey to complete the film Key locations included Mount Demirkazk in the Nide province Istanbul and Adana During his stay Aamir Khan also met with Turkeys First Lady Emine Erdoan at the Huber Mansion in Istanbul FWICE urges to not shoot in TurkeyThe Federation wrote In view of recent developments and Turkeys consistent positioning in support of Pakistan which has raised concerns regarding national integrity and security we believe it is not in the best interests of the Indian film industry to invest or collaborate in any form that could indirectly support or benefit such a nation Turkeys stance has been noted not only diplomatically but also in numerous international forums where it has taken stances that contradict Indias sovereign interests Turkeys stance has been observed not just diplomatically but also in various international forums where it has taken positions contrary to Indias sovereign interests As an industry deeply rooted in Indian soil and culture we cannot remain indifferent to actions that undermine our nations dignity or securityWe therefore appeal to all production houses line producers actors directors and crew members across the Indian film fraternity to stand in solidarity with the nation and boycott Turkey as a location for film shoots until such time that the country revisits its diplomatic stance and aligns with principles of mutual respect and noninterference according to the press releaseMeanwhile the General Secretary of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees FWICE Ashoke Dubey has called for a complete ban on Pakistani artists from working in India This comes after a deadly terrorist attack that took place in Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam on April 22 Tensions between India and Pakistan have risen sharply since the attackatOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params