Banaras/Benaras is the holiest of the holy city located in the heartland of India in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Over the years, several filmmakers have attempted to capture the essence of the city in their cinematographic lenses, but not many have succeeded. Somehow, some filmmakers have succeeded in bringing the true magic of the city in their films and below are some of our best picks among the best films that were shot in or based in the city of Banaras, also known as Varanasi. Also Read: Best Lord Krishna Quotes on Life Best Indian films based or shot in Banaras Masaan (2015) The first entry in our list is also the best one. Neeraj Ghaywan chose Banaras as the backdrop of his debut feature film called Masaan, a film which made India proud across the world in film festivals. The film starred Vicky Kaushal and Richa Chadda, playing leading parts in two separate stories. In the film, Banaras is not just the place they live in, it's an emotion...