If you caught early shows of Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla, released on April 17, and felt like you had seen the backdrop of the movie before, you are not mistaken. The horror comedy is shot at the same palace, which was once haunted by the ghost of Manjulika in Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Infact, this 350-year old property in Rajasthan has emerged as a Hindi movie favourite.

Bhooth Bangla shooting location 

In a horror movie (especially in India), vast, expansive havelis are almost as quintessential as the element of the supernatural itself. The same holds true for Bhooth Bangla, which is shot at Jaipur's famous Chomu Palace. The haveli sits along the NH-11 stretch, located 45 kilometres away from Jaipur. The palace is surrounded by nature's bounty, scenic villages and desert-toned landscapes.

As per reports, the mahal was built by Rao Gopalji, a part of Jaipur’s royal lineage, in 1550. Despite being over 300 years old, the palace has stood the test of time. It flaunts impeccable Rajput architecture with hints of Mughal artistry, making it a perfect symbol of opulence and royalty in films.

Stay at Chomu Palace for ₹40,000 per night

Other movies shot at Chomu Palace

Abhishek Bachchan and Ajay Devgn starrer Bol Bachchan was also shot here. The other movies that have been filmed at the sprawling palace also include Loafer, Gulal and Queens (The Destiny of Dance). Several television serials like Ratan Ka Swayamvar and Jhansi Ki Rani were also shot here.