If the thought of Iceland conjures up visions of a dull, frozen expanse, think again. Hot springs, colorful skies, delightful contrasts and lush green valleys punctuated by milky waterfalls are characteristic to Iceland.
You’re sure to catch a glimpse of some of Iceland’s wonders as it makes it to the big league of Bollywood alongside Shahrukh Khan and Kajol in Dilwale in the song Gerua. Director Rohit Shetty was reportedly looking for a dreamscape to lend further romance to the song and he chose (with prodding from King Khan himself) Iceland based on its incredibly majestic appearance. Gerua is already making headlines, breaking records and going down in history weeks before the movie is even released! Besides being celebrated for showcasing the amazing on-screen chemistry between Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, Gerua has earned fame as the most expensive Bollywood number to be shot overseas. Shetty is evidently certain that the investment was more than justified – he has been quoted saying, “Iceland was the perfect location for Gerua where every locale is untouched and does justice to not only the song but to SRK and Kajol as well.” Apparently cost was hardly a factor – SRK and Rohit Shetty wanted it to be simply mind-blowing.
However, there are more wonders to this Nordic superstar than the astounding black and blue landscape that forms the dramatic backdrop to a large portion of Gerua.
Iceland is one of the world’s great stages for Northern Lights
Who wouldn’t be bedazzled by the sight of a night sky coming alive with color? Iceland offers you a good chance to view one of nature’s most spectacular shows in action – the northern lights or aurora borealis.
In fact, our Dilwale tinsel-towners caught sight of this splendid spectacle during their 7-day shoot for Gerua in Iceland.
Vik (or Vík í Mýrdal) at the extreme South of Iceland, is often been referred to as one of the most beautiful places on earth. It is no wonder that Rohit Shetty chose it as a catalyst to SRK and Kajol’s on-screen chemistry in Gerua. Its dramatic beauty emerges from its vast stretches of basalt sand. Away from the coast, stacks of basalt rock have been lent texture and jagged edges because of the ocean sweeping constantly against them; Vik lies in close proximity to the Katla volcano which has not erupted since 1918.
