Shah Rukh Khan’s new home was once Vashu Bhagnani’s promise to wife Puja Bhagnani: ‘She asked for a…’

As renovations originate at Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic sea-facing bungalow Mannat, the celeb and his family hold moved into Puja Casa—a 10,500 sq. feet. four-storey rental in Mumbai’s plush Bandra. Nonetheless while the rent of Rs 25.15 lakh/month has made headlines, what’s more intelligent is the legacy of the dwelling itself.

A dwelling built on a promise

The rental, now officially owned by Jackky Bhagnani and Deepshikha Deshmukh, was as soon as originally developed by their father, producer Vashu Bhagnani. In a fresh interview, Vashu shared that the constructing wasn’t factual trusty property—it was as soon as a fulfilment of a heartfelt promise to his companion, Puja.

“She had requested for a 1BHK in Bandra. I gave her a whole constructing,” Vashu recalled.

The couple had as soon as lived rent-free in a small flat on Linking Street thanks to a chum. Years later, in 2009, Vashu talented Puja a total constructing in Pali Hill—aptly naming it Puja Casa.

Why was as soon because it never in the marketplace?

“I had promised myself I'd never sell it—utterly rent it out. It may be my backup in complex cases. In film production, you never know whenever you hit a hunch.”

Despite partial sales over the years, the unit now housing Shah Rukh stays part of Vashu’s legacy. SRK’s preserve reportedly consists of arrangements for workers and security personnel, making the transition from Mannat as seamless as that you just may have faith.

From motion photos to foundations

The producer’s emotional tribute to his companion didn’t discontinue with bricks and mortar. Most of his ventures endure her title, including their production dwelling.

Jackky Bhagnani explained why they finally reverted from Pooja Entertainment to the distinctive Puja Films, “She told me she never loved when folks known as her ‘Pooja’… If we’re constructing a legacy in her title, we should attain it authentically.”