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While Hayatabad is modern, its media identity is built on Peshawar’s deep cinematic history.

for Kabuli Pulao (which has garnered over 10 million views), and local tea culture. Travel & Lifestyle Documentaries

While not filmed in Hayatabad (which was developed in the late 1970s), Peshawar is the ancestral home of Bollywood legends such as Raj Kapoor , Dilip Kumar , and Shah Rukh Khan , whose family homes are located in the historic quarters of the city. Popular Videos and Digital Content

Ali Zafar’s action-comedy used Hayatabad for its international-standard chase scenes. The smooth, wide roads of (near the former site of The Arena) were transformed into a pseudo-European street for a car chase. While the film primarily shot in Lahore, the Hayatabad portions were crucial for establishing Teefa’s arrival in "Peshawar."

which handle commercial and event-based videography in the area. Popular Videos & Digital Content

that stands in stark contrast to the historic "Old City" of Peshawar. Verified Filmography in Peshawar & Hayatabad

: This is the most filmed location in the suburb. Popular videos by travel vloggers like Davidsbeenhere and local foodies focus on traditional dishes like Painda and Chapli Kabab at modern spots like Jiggos in Phase 3.