Rabat: AfricUpdate – News Desk
Bollywood is heading to Morocco once again, this time for Kartik Aaryan’s upcoming film “Captain India”. The movie, directed by Chak De India filmmaker Shimit Amin, will be shot in both India and Morocco, with the North African country providing a dramatic backdrop for key scenes, Pinkvilla reported. The entertainment platform said that a scouting team has already completed location visits to set the stage for filming to begin in 2026.
According to reports, the story is based on true events and will see Kartik playing the role of an Air Force pilot. The film’s shoot is expected to take place between March and July 2026, with a release planned for the first half of 2027. This will be Shimit Amin’s return to direction after several years, and it marks his first collaboration with Kartik Aaryan, according to Pinkvilla.
Morocco has long been a favorite location for international filmmakers because of its diverse scenery and cinematic charm. Its sweeping deserts, beautiful mountains, and bustling medinas have doubled for settings around the world. Indian productions have previously used Moroccan locations to bring adventurous storylines to life, as well as taken advantage of the country’s film infrastructure.
Among the Bollywood productions Morocco has welcomed are “Jagga Jasoos”, Agent Vinod”, “Dishoom”, and “Krrish 3”. The famous film hub of Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Morocco,” has also hosted many Indian shoots, thanks to its cinematic landscapes and well-established production facilities. In addition, Morocco has welcomed some of Hollywood’s biggest productions, like “Gladiator” and “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation”. The combination of dramatic landscapes, historic architecture, and film studies has made it one of the most sought-after shooting destinations.
