Taj Falaknuma Palace: Hyderabad’s Royal Jewel Seen in Salman Khan’s Sikandar

Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad A 132-year-old royal palace turned luxury hotel. Featured as Salman Khan’s home in the movie Sikandar.

History & Legacy Built in 1893 by Nawab Viqar-ul-Umra, later gifted to the Nizam of Hyderabad. "Falaknuma" means "Mirror of the Sky."

Location & View Perched 2,000 feet above Hyderabad, it offers panoramic views of the city from Koh-e-Tur Hill.

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Architectural Grandeur Designed with Italian marble, Venetian chandeliers, and a 101-seater dining table—one of the longest in the world.

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Royal Interiors Lavish halls, antique furniture, rare art, and a grand library with over 5,900 books await inside.

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Taj Restoration Restored by Taj Hotels in 2010 under Princess Esra’s guidance. Exterior walls painted 15 times for sky-matching color!

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Celebrity Favourite Frequented by royalty and celebrities. A top choice for destination weddings and high-profile film shoots.

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In Salman Khan’s Sikandar The palace was transformed into Salman Khan’s home for the movie Sikandar—adding cinematic fame to its grandeur.

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