Kamal Ghorui
Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani has opened up about having Shah Rukh Khan as a tenant, offering a glimpse into the superstar’s personality amid his temporary move out of Mannat.Speaking about Shah Rukh, Jackky chose to highlight his humility and demeanour.“Look, according to me, I just pray that I can become as good a human being as Shah Rukh sir. The level of stardom he has—and his demeanour—you can’t even imagine,” Jackky told Bollywood Bubble.
‘When he talks to you, he is only talking to you’
Jackky emphasised the actor’s ability to make people feel valued in conversations.“When you meet him, if he’s talking to you, he’s only talking to you. That is very, very validating for a human being.”He added, “Imagine someone is distracted while talking—you feel they’re not present. But he is fully present. He could be anyone, but he is present.”
‘He is the complete opposite’
Calling him exceptional, Jackky said, “Principally, he is 11 on 10.”He also pointed out a gesture that stood out to him. “Whenever you go to meet him, no matter who you are, he will personally walk you out till the end.”Summing up, he noted that Shah Rukh breaks the usual stereotype associated with stardom.“Generally, people think, ‘I am Shah Rukh Khan, I’ll behave a certain way.’ But he is actually the complete opposite.”
Shah Rukh Khan shifts out of Mannat during renovation
Shah Rukh Khan and his family have temporarily moved out of their iconic bungalow Mannat as it undergoes extensive renovation, including the addition of two floors.The actor has rented two luxury duplex apartments in Bandra’s Pali Hill area, located in the Puja Casa building owned by producer Vashu Bhagnani, along with Jackky Bhagnani and Deepshikha Deshmukh.
Rs 24 lakh monthly rent, Rs 8.7 crore lease
The combined monthly rent for the two duplexes is approximately Rs 24.15 lakh, with individual units priced at Rs 11.54 lakh and Rs 12.61 lakh.The lease agreement is for 36 months, amounting to nearly Rs 8.7 crore. However, the family is expected to stay there for around two years while Mannat is being redeveloped.
Smaller than Mannat, but fully equipped
The temporary residence spans around 10,500 sq ft across four floors—significantly smaller than Mannat’s sprawling 27,000 sq ft—but is designed to comfortably accommodate the family and their staff during the renovation period.
