MANNAT: THE INCREDIBLE STORY BEHIND SHAH RUKH KHAN'S ICONIC HOME

The Story Behind Shah Rukh Khan’s Iconic Home Mannat is more than just Shah Rukh Khan’s luxurious sea-facing home in Bandra — it has a fascinating history of its own. Originally known as Villa Vienna, the property is believed to have roots dating back more than a century and was reportedly once connected to the royal family of Mandi. Before becoming SRK’s home, the historic mansion appeared in Bollywood films and eventually fell into disrepair. In 1997, Shah Rukh Khan noticed the property while shooting Yes Boss and instantly fell in love with it. After years of negotiations, he purchased it in 2001 for around ₹13.32 crore. The old mansion was then transformed into the iconic Mannat, with Gauri Khan playing an important role in its interiors. And there’s an unexpected twist — Salman Khan had reportedly been offered the property before SRK, but decided not to buy it. Today, Mannat is one of Mumbai’s most recognizable landmarks and a symbol of Shah Rukh Khan’s incredible journey from a young dreamer to the King of Bollywood. From Villa Vienna… to Mannat — this is the story of a house that became an icon.