New Delhi .For Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, his luxurious bungalow Mannat is not just a property, but the story of the fulfillment of an age-old dream. Today, Shahrukh, the owner of this famous house situated on the seashore in Mumbai, recently remembered the period of his life when he did not have any house of his own. He told that after losing his parents at an early age, the desire for a home had become one of the biggest desires of his life. Purchasing Mannat was also not an easy decision for him, because it was beyond his financial capacity.
Shahrukh Khan shared many experiences related to his personal life during an event organized in Dubai on November 12. The event was linked to the launch of Shahrukh's Residences by Danube, named after him. Filmmaker Karan Johar hosted the occasion, while his wife Gauri Khan was also present. While talking about the importance of home in the program, Shahrukh told how having one's own home can be a great emotional support for a person.
The actor said that his parents passed away at an early age. After this he did not have his own permanent home. He did not own a house of his own until he married Gauri Khan and bought his first house with her. This is the reason why the desire to buy a house always remained in his mind. He clarified that despite his love for films, family and work, owning his own home has been one of the most special desires in the world for him.
Shahrukh also told that when he goes to a new city and likes the place there, he often talks to his children about buying a house there. His children Aryan, Suhana and Abram also make fun of him for this habit. They say that it is not possible to buy a house in every city. However, according to the actor, his desire for a house is linked to his past experiences.
While talking about Mannat, Shahrukh made an important revelation. He told that the first house that Gauri and he bought was also more expensive than his financial capacity. After this, his existing house Mannat, bought in Mumbai, was also out of his budget. Despite this he decided to fulfill his dream. For him, this purchase was not just about acquiring a big property, but also realizing a dream he had cherished in his mind for years.
The actor described home as a place where a person can return after the day's troubles and difficulties and take care of himself again. According to him, there are good, bad, happy and disappointing days in life. In such times, own home gives mental peace to the person. There he can reflect on past experiences, gain new energy and then get ready to face the challenges of the world.
Based on his experience, Shahrukh advised people to think big and believe in themselves to achieve their dream home. He said that if a person wants his own house with all his heart and prays to God for it, then Allah helps him. In his address, he gave the message of fulfilling dreams with faith and hard work.
Apart from talks, an atmosphere of entertainment was also seen in the programme. Karan Johar asked many questions to Shahrukh. The actor also repeated popular dialogues from his films 'Raees' and 'Om Shanti Om'. After this he danced on stage on the song 'Tu Mil Jaaye' from his upcoming film 'King'.
Gauri Khan's role was also special in this program. She is designing the interior of the penthouse of this residential project being built in Dubai. Siddharth Anand is directing Shahrukh's film 'King'. Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and Anil Kapoor will also be seen in important roles in it. The film is scheduled to release in theaters on 24 December 2026.
Meanwhile, large scale renovation and expansion work is also going on in Mannat located in Mumbai. The annexe part of the bungalow earlier had about six floors, to which two additional floors are being added. This work is likely to be completed by December 2026. Shahrukh's words show that for him Mannat's importance is more related to the fulfillment of his dream of owning a house than its price or grandeur.