We all know how, Bollywood plays a significant role in turning a film location into a hot tourist spot. We often see luxurious mansions in the movies and end up grumping about our undecorated homes! Well, we are all aware that we cannot afford such magnificent and huge abodes like those of Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan or Amitabh Bachchan. These are not just homes to these stars, but are also the most sought after tourist attractions in Mumbai. However, actors nowadays, often merge their personal and professional lives for the sake of their movies, and you may not be aware that quite a few movies have been shot in the real homes of Bolly stars, to provide the movie with the actual impact.

Curious? In case you haven’t noticed, let us illuminate you so that you go back and watch these films again to have a glimpse of the lovely homes of the stars!

Sanju – Imperial Heights Residence Of Sanjay Dutt

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The most awaited biopic of the year ‘Sanju’ is based on the life of Sanjay Dutt. Ranbir Kapoor’s pictures went viral on the social media and fans got too curious to know about the filming and the attire of Ranbir in the movie. The trailer of the movie has made a powerful impact on the audience and have made the fans more eager to watch it. Some of the scenes in the movie have been shot in the real house of Sanjay Dutt which is the Imperial Heights Residence. Things, however, seemed unfavorable, as the neighbors complained of inconvenience due to the film’s shooting, thus the daily shooting schedule was disrupted, due to which the glimpse of his lavish pad would be limited.

Ki and Ka – Jalsa Bungalow Of Amitabh Bachchan

Ki and Ka is a movie based on the life of a couple in which Kareena Kapoor aka Kiya is ambitious about her career and life and starring opposite her is Arjun Kapoor aka Kabir who prefers to be a stay-at-home husband. As the story of their unconventional relationship progresses, we see ego clashes and jealousy. Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan had a cameo in the movie and even Arjun aka Kabir is invited to Amitabh Bachchan’s residence ‘Jalsa’ by his wife Jaya Bachchan to meet them and you would be shocked to know that the house where the scene is shot is actually Big B’s bungalow in Mumbai.

Bombay Talkies – Amitabh Bachchan’s Prateeksha And Karan Johar’s Residence

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Marking 100 years of Bollywood, four popular directors Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and Anurag Kashyap came together for the movie which was all about four short stories that describe how Bollywood has an influence on the lives of the people. The story directed by Anurag Kashyap starred Amitabh Bachchan and Vineet Kumar Singh and it was actually shot at the residence of Big B’s Prateeksha. Another story Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh from Bombay Talkies by Karan Johar, starring Rani Mukerji, Saqib Saleem, and Randeep Hooda had some scenes shot at KJo’s residence.

Veer Zaara – Pataudi Palace Of Nawab Saif Ali Khan

One of the biggest hits of Bollywood, Veer Zaara touched the hearts of many with its painful love story and interestingly, Pataudi Palace which is known as Ibrahim Kothi was used to shoot the parts that show Zaara’s family staying in Pakistan. The song ‘Hum To Bhai Jaise Hain’ gives you an opportunity to see the property closely. Some scenes from others movies like Rang De Basanti and Eat Pray Love were also shot at the Pataudi Palace which belongs to Saif and Soha Ali Khan.

Fan – Shahrukh Khan Residence Mannat

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As we all know, SRK’s mansion, Mannat opposite Bandstand is a popular tourist attraction. Shahrukh Khan plays a double role in the movie Fan, one as a star Aryan Khanna and the other as his obsessed fan Gaurav. There is a scene where fans are trying to meet their superstar outside his bungalow and his super stalker Gaurav is shown outside the Mannat with the crowd waiting to meet Aryan Khanna. Certain scenes are shot outside Mannat and according to the sources, some scenes even showcase the interiors of Mannat in the movie, but it is actually a replica of his real house.

According to sources, some scenes from Bajrangi Bhaijan were shot at Salman Khan’s farmhouse named Arpita Farms at Panvel. So, for fans who wait for long hours outside their favorite star’s residence, here is a chance to catch a glimpse of their mansions. Check out these films to catch a glimpse rightaway!

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