If you remember "Lala ki Haveli" from Mirzapur 2 the hideout of Guddu Bhaiya before he settled his score with Munna Tripathi.

Or the glamorous dance sequence of John Abraham and Divya Khosla in Satyamev Jayate 2 set to Jass Manak's "Tenu Lehenga," you have already seen one of Awadh's most striking royal residences.

You also saw it in Raid (2018) where Ajay Devgn's character Amay Patnaik, a senior income tax officer, carries out his dramatic operation.

That majestic backdrop in all these productions is none other than Shivgarh Palace in Rae Bareli.

Built in 1942 by Raja Barkhandi Mahesh Pratap Narain Singh of the Amethia Gaur Rajput clan, Shivgarh Palace stands as a living reminder of the architectural and aristocratic legacy of the Amethias. Today, it serves as the residential palace of the Birsinghpur House of the Amethia clan, continuing its role as a center of family and heritage.

With its grand halls, sweeping courtyards, and regal facade, Shivgarh Palace has naturally drawn filmmakers seeking an authentic royal setting but long before it became a star on screen, it was a seat of lineage, authority, and tradition.

An introductory profile of Raja Barkhandi Mahesh Pratap Narain Singh of Shivgarh is recorded in "Who's Who Among Indian Princes and Chiefs," documenting his place among the titled nobility of his time and further anchoring Shivgarh Palace in the historical record.

From Awadh's princely past to modern Indian cinema, Shivgarh Palace continues to bridge eras a place where royal history and popular culture meet under one roof.