ND's Film World — Attraction in Maharashtra

1942, a love story; Parinda; Salaam Bombay; Khamoshi The Musical; Pyaar to Hona Hi Tha; Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam; Raju Chacha; Jodha Akbar; Mela; Mission Kashmir - all these movies have one thing in common. They all were shot in the iconic ND Studio of Karjat. A must visit for the movie buffs, ND studio was started in 2005 with a purpose to offer all the services and facilities related to filmmaking like storyboarding, editing rooms, props, technicians, lights, fabrication, lodging, catering, editing rooms and sound studios.

Be it the background of a palace or a sleepy village scene hints at Europe, or circa 16th century or Swiss Alps or English countryside, it can be all created at the ND Studios. From lakes to mountains to sets resembling Singapore, Mumbai, and many European locations, the studio offers access to all.

When on a visit to the ND Studio, one should take up the studio tour during which tourists will see sets, costumes, and props used in the films. One will learn about the technical side of creating one of the most successful film series of all time, with insight into the special effects and animatronics.

The studio runs an art school too - ND Art Studio, which gives industrial exposure to the budding artists. This film school offers well-equipped library cum media center and other state of the art facilities like an amphitheater, conference rooms, audio-visual rooms, sports etc. Filmmaking, Production Design, Direction, Cinematography, Script Writing, TV Journalism, Acting, Graphics, and Animation are some of the courses offered by the...

We had a bad experience at this place. We visited on 1st of Jan 2020 and the property was in complete mess. Multiple points that contributed to our bad experience..

No guides or volunteers available to show the place...Reason given to us - Because last nights new year party got over late so volunteers unavailable.

Unclean and filthy conditions.... Leftover Food was fallen everywhere from the new year party that happened on this property last night.....Reason given to us - Because last nights new year party got over late so cleaners unavailable.

No refreshments available at the property.... Khau galli was completely vacant.... Reason given.... Same as above ....Because last nights new year party got over late so food vendors unavailable.

Lack of proper ventilation at multiple sets... Example... The KBC set (Kaun Banega Crorepati) was as hot as an oven. We had to rush out immediately as the heat inside was unbearable. Same situation at the palace (used in Prem ratan dhan paayo) ....no ventilation.

Instead of offering a poor experience to its visitors i think management should had decided of not keeping the studio open for its visitors on 1st Jan and get the place cleared and cleaned.

Bottom line... ND film studio scored points below average.

One can visit this place if nothing else to do and just wants to kill time.

Rs 699 was a huge charge for the tickets in exchange of what...

Location - En route to Karjat from Navi Mumbai. Identification - Carved faces 24x bigger on either side of the entrance gate.

Entry fees- 1000/- per adult

What to see- Bollywood based park for visitors Studio for filmmakers Old famous movie posters Replicas of various locations in Mumbai related to Bollywood Sets used for various movies / tv shows Posters Life size eternal characters Wall paintings Virtual reality games 90 min act/show

Facilities- Parking inside the studio Washrooms - fairly clean, but not in the vicinity of the entrance Food items: Kolhapuri Thali (veg and Non-Veg), sandwiches, Maggi, missal paav, vada paav, paav bhaaji, soft beverages, ice creams, basic pizzas etc Seating: Ample numbers at distinctive locations

Services- Electric Buggy - for senior citizens, children and groups Water refreshments points are available, but need to be increased

Where to improve: Provide an umbrella per person against refundable deposit of 100/-. It keeps up the tempo for visiting the studio Toilets can be a bit more better Don't permit huge groups to occupy important photo points. It doesn't display the operations in good light. Better vigilance to people around the studio once the afternoon show starts Quality of food needs big time improvement. Quality of the sets need to improve.

Experience- Good for a one time visit Quite clean place. Staff is friendly...