Wai, Maharashtra
Wai is a town in Satara district of Maharashtra state in India. Located on the Krishna River, Wai was a prominent town during the Peshwa era. Two important Maratha Brahmin from ruling families had their origins here: Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi and Gopikabai, wife of Nanasaheb Peshwa. Locally prominent families such as the Raste, Ranade, Phadnavis etc. built several architecturally significant temples in Wai. 400 years old Mandhradevi Kalubai temple... Show more is about 12 kilometers from Wai on a hill 4,650 feet above sea level. In recent decades, Wai has become a popular location for filming Bollywood and Marathi movies, with over 300 films have been shot in and near Wai.