ND Studios is a film and television production studio located in

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, Maharashtra a north suburb of Mumbai. Established in 2005, it is owned by

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. 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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(Reality Show)'' * '' Raja Shivchhatrapati (Marathi)(TV Series)'' * ''Balgandharva (Marathi)(Movie)'' * ''Marathi Paul Padte Pudhe (Marathi) (Talent Show)'' * Amol Gupte's "Sapno Ko Ginte Ginte" * ''

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'' (2008) * ''Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur'' (2009) ''(TV Series)'' * ''Taj Mahal'' ''(TV Series)'' * ''

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Photo gallery

NDStudios5.JPG, A part of the now-ageing Jodhaa Akbar sets at ND Studios - Walkways of Akbar's Fort NDStudios4.JPG, Shooting in progress of the ''

'' NDStudios2.JPG, Cafe where a major fight scene from the movie ''Kick'' was shot

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