From Shatrughan Sinha’s Ramayana To Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat: The Divine Stories Behind Bollywood’s Famous Homes
Suddenly the spotlight is on this. The success of Nitesh Tiwari’s mythological epic Ramayana: Part 1 has actually brought superstar-politician Shatrughan Sinha’s residence in Mumbai called Ramayana into sharp focus. Back in the day, Sinha, whose sense of repartee crackles, would often say that his home could appropriately be called Ramayana. His brothers—all doctors, are Ram, Bharat and Lakshman…
The success of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1 has recently drawn attention to Shatrughan Sinha's home in Mumbai, known as Ramayana. Sinha, a former actor-politician, often joked that his residence could be considered a modern-day Ramayana. His brothers, all doctors, are named Ram, Bharat, and Lakshman (Lakhan), and he humorously claimed that all the characters from the Ramayana resided in their home.
Sinha also recalled that in his prime, Bollywood paparazzi would gather outside his Juhu bungalow, proclaiming, "Yeh Ramayana hai. Yahan Ram, Lakhan, Bharat aur Shatrughan (Sinha) rehte hain!" (This is Ramayana. Here live Shatrughan Sinha and his Ram, Lakhan, and Bharat.)
Other Bollywood personalities, too, have named their homes after gods and demi-gods. The Kapoors, led by Jeetendra (Ravi Kapoor), have built multiple 'Krishna' buildings in Juhu, with their primary residence called Krishna and two others named Krishna 1 and Krishna 2. Rani Mukerji's bungalow, Krishna Ram, pays homage to her deceased parents, Ram Mukherjee and Krishna.
Kajol and Ajay Devgn named their home Shivshakti, reflecting their devotion to Lord Shiva. Ranbir Kapoor's residence, Krishna Raj, is named after his grandparents, Raj Kapoor and Krishna. Sonu Sood's Gangotri residence is named after the headstream of the Ganges River, while Jannat, Shah Rukh Khan's former home, was renamed Mannat (meaning a solemn wish or prayer) after Khan found the original name too heavy.
Despite lacking formal names, these homes remain iconic addresses in Mumbai, drawing fans and creating an aura of sanctity around their inhabitants.
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