ND Studios is a film and television production studio located in

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a north suburb of Mumbai. Established in 2005, it is owned by Nitin Chandrakant Desai . Apart from films, it is also the location reality TV series, ''

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'' hosted by Salman Khan. Over the years, it has also become a popular tourist destination, as it is a 90-minute drive from Mumbai, Maharashtra.

History

The Studio is spread over 52 acres (210,000 m²) and was opened in 2005 and offers indoor as well as outdoor shooting options. The Studio is privately owned by production designer Nitin Chandrakant Desai . In 2008, US-based movie studio

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signed a 10-year deal to hire four floors at ND Studios.

Location used for

* ''

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'' (2008) * '' Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'' (2015) *

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References

External links

* {{URL, http://www.nitindesaiartworld.com/ Hindi cinema Film studios in Mumbai Television studios Companies based in Maharashtra Raigad district Reliance Group Entertainment companies established in 2005 2005 establishments in Maharashtra