Mannat Bungalow: Not a celebrity’s home, but a legacy
Mannat Bungalow: This seaside home of Shahrukh Khan is not just a celebrity residence but it is also one of the prime heritage properties of Mumbai. Located on the Bandra Bandstand, this mansion was earlier known as Villa Vienna and has a history dating back to the early 1900s. Purchased by the Bollywood superstar in 2001, the property has now become a landmark for fans across the world.
Story of a Historic Property
This bungalow belonged to a Parsi family in the early 20th century. One of its first owners was Keku Gandhi, a prominent member of the Parsi community. Later this property was inherited by his relative Nariman Dubash. Due to its historical and architectural importance, it is classified as a Grade II-B heritage structure, requiring that its original structure be maintained.
Shahrukh Khan’s journey to buy Mannat
During the shooting of the film ‘Yes Boss’ in 1997, Shahrukh Khan liked this bungalow very much and dreamed that one day he would become its owner. His dream came true in 2001 when he purchased this property from Bai Khorshed Bhanu Sanjana Trust, whose trustee is Nariman Dubash.
Conservation and current value of Mannat
Mannat, which is a Grade II-B heritage structure, is protected under heritage conservation rules. This means that any major changes require official approval. Shahrukh Khan bought it in 2001 for approximately ₹13.32 crore, and it is now estimated to be worth between ₹200 crore and ₹250 crore.
Supreme Court decision
Recently, the Supreme Court approved the plan for renovation of Mannat and addition of new floors. The court said that there was no evidence of environmental violations and that the decision was taken on legal grounds and not on the basis of Shahrukh Khan’s celebrity status.
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