The highest contributor to India’s GDP, Mumbai serves as the country's financial and entertainment capital. Home to the 2nd largest film industry in the world, known as Bollywood, showbiz has much to contribute to our economy. According to early estimates, over ₹2,000 crores ride on the Hindi film industry in 2023 while also serving as a significant source of employment for millions of people. Hence, it’s not tough to imagine the role of cinema in our country.
Cricket and Bollywood are the two pillars of entertainment in our 1.3 billion population. Unlike other countries, Actors and Cricketers are considered role models and even worshipped in a few cases, making them larger-than-life personalities. Speaking of our reel heroes, they enjoy quite a luxurious life, courtesy of the public showering them with love and adoration, helping them maintain their healthy bank accounts. Over the years, we’ve witnessed several Bollywood actors donning the hat of a business person or investor, especially in the real estate sector. Mumbai’s exorbitant property prices seem to have little to no effect on them, evidence being their sprawling sea-facing apartments or stylish mansions worth crores.
As we speak of houses of Bollywood actors, let’s look at some of the famous homes of Mumbai that also serve as a major tourist attraction.
1. Jalsa
An iconic landmark in the upper market neighbourhood of Juhu, Jalsa is home to the Shenshah of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan house. For those who don’t know, the megastar was gifted this property by veteran filmmaker Ramesh Sippy. Some of the exciting features of the house include the following:
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Baroque art pieces
- Iconic chandeliers
- Private gym
- Study rooms
- Studio room
- Palatial interiors
The two-storied magnificent bungalow is worth approx ₹100- ₹120 crores. Nonetheless, the Bollywood legend continues to buy land in and around the Juhu area, currently having a total of five bungalows in the same pincode.
2. Mannat
Living up to his tag of the Bollywood Badshah, Shahrukh Khan house is one of the wealthiest actors globally, with an unattainable fan following. Thus, it’s not difficult to imagine the 57-year-old superstar living king-size with his home, Mannat being one of the city’s iconic spots. In the past, we’ve seen fans throng towards the Pathan actor’s mansion during occasions like his birthday, the festival of Eid, or during a film release.
Addressing SRK’s residence, Mannat spans over an estimated 27,000 sq ft, combining six floors, with some of the features being the following.
- Five bedrooms
- State-of-the-art gym
- Swimming pool
- Library/reading room
- Movie theatre
Designed by the superstar’s wife and well-known interior designer Gauri Khan, Mannat’s estimated real estate price is said to be ₹200 crores.
3. Galaxy Apartments
The hero of the masses, Salman Khan house, is one of the most beloved superstars of the nation. The Dabangg actor has completed close to 3 decades in Bollywood, churning out some of the biggest blockbusters. The 57-year-old enjoys a loyal fan following on television, given his long-running successful reality show Big Boss.
Khan resides with his family in the famous Galaxy Apartments at Bandra, who own most of the floors in the eight-storey building. Surprisingly, unlike other celebrities, the superstar prefers to stay in a 1 BHK on the ground floor. At the same time, his family members occupy the other floors, keeping it simple with minimum decor and interiors. Nevertheless, the Khan family’s residence costs approximately ₹100 crores.
4. Juhu Tara
Mentioned repeatedly in the Forbes list for one of the richest movie stars, Akshay Kumar has done close to 140 films and counting. Khiladi Kumar is one of the most consistent actors in Bollywood, entertaining his fans at regular intervals. Mostly known for the action and comedy genre resides in the plush Juhu neighbourhood of Mumbai, with the sea-facing duplex having the following features. The Khiladi’s house is worth an estimated ₹80 crores.
- Well equipped gym
- Lavish living room with chandelier lights and stunning artefacts
- Library/studying room
- Home theatre
- Private Garden
Looking at the houses of Bollywood actors, they sure like to park their money in real estate, be it owning multiple properties around the globe.