‘The Paradise’ Makers Build an Empire in Slums for ‘Aaya Sher’!
#AayaSher is among the biggest hits of the year, garnering millions of views across languages and dominating Instagram Reels recreations. To bring the vision alive, the makers built a grand slum empire set with the hero portrayed as the emperor of the slums.
The excitement around The Paradise has been growing ever since the teaser was released. It received a strong response from audiences and quickly gained massive views online. The teaser created a lot of buzz on social media and increased curiosity about the film. With this growing excitement, The Paradise has become one of the most anticipated films of the year.
The recently released song Aaya Sher from The Paradise has impressed audiences with its raw energy and striking visuals. A major reason behind the scale and authenticity of the song lies in the meticulously designed sets created by the film’s art department, which blended grandeur with organic realism.
One of the most striking setups is the Hero House (Kaman Set) — a massive structure measuring 60 ft in width, 45 ft in height, and 25 ft in depth, built specifically for the hero’s powerful dip moment. Initially constructed at 30 ft width, the set was later expanded by 15 ft on each side, taking the final width to 60 ft. Around 25 workers worked for nearly 20 days to bring this imposing structure to life, with special aging techniques used to ensure the set blended naturally with the surroundings.
Another visually unique element featured in the song is the giant biryani bowl–style structure, designed with a copper finish and aged texture to give it a rustic authenticity. Measuring 10 ft in width, with a 20 ft radius and 6 ft height, the setup was completed within five days by a team of 5–7 members.
Adding further scale to the production was the Water Body Village Set, spread across 2.5 acres, featuring 60 fully constructed houses rather than dummy structures. Nearly 50 workers spent 30 days building the village, which was designed to accommodate around 500 people at once. To create the water body, 100 tankers of water were brought in, taking seven days to fill, along with an additional 20 ft × 20 ft pond with 20 ft depth built to store water.
The production also constructed a massive dump yard set, measuring 120 ft in length, 50 ft in width, and 30 ft in height. Built by a 25-member team over 30 days, the design aimed to recreate the look of a real dump yard with an organic, lived-in aesthetic.
What makes these sets even more remarkable is that they were created without disturbing the natural environment, with the art department carefully integrating the structures into the landscape. Natural textures and aging techniques were extensively used to enhance realism and authenticity.
Each setup was meticulously planned to ensure smooth execution and creative precision. The final builds were carried out after securing all necessary approvals.
The result is the visually immersive world audiences witnessed in Aaya Sher, giving a glimpse into the grand and gritty universe that The Paradise promises to deliver on the big screen.
By Keerti Kadam