The moving true story of a lost Indian boy who finds his way home decades later spans two continents – filming in the villages and stations of India where Saroo was lost, and the island of Tasmania where he grew up.
Where was Lion filmed?
Lion was filmed in India (Khandwa and Kolkata) and in Tasmania, Australia (Saroo’s adoptive home).
Every Lion location, explained
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Saroo’s village – Khandwa
The boy’s home used Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh, India.
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Lost in the city – Kolkata
The harrowing scenes of a lost child used the streets and stations of Kolkata, India.
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The adoptive home – Tasmania
Saroo’s Australian childhood used Hobart and the coast of Tasmania.
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The two worlds
The film moves between the real India and the real Tasmania of the true story.
Planning a visit
The villages and stations of India and the beautiful island of Tasmania – the film’s two homes – are real, accessible pieces of Saroo’s journey.
Lion Fun Facts
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Filmed in India and Tasmania The two-continent story was shot in India and in Tasmania, Australia.
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A true story It tells the real story of Saroo Brierley.
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Found by Google Earth The real Saroo traced his home village using Google Earth.
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Patel and Kidman The film starred Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman.
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Six Oscar nominations The film earned six Academy Award nominations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Lion filmed?
In India (Khandwa and Kolkata) and in Tasmania, Australia.
Is it a true story?
Yes – the real story of Saroo Brierley.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – India and Tasmania are accessible.
How did the real Saroo find home?
He traced his village using Google Earth.
Who stars in Lion?
Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman.
