Anupam Kher recalls shooting in Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat before actor bought it: ‘I know every inch of that place’

Shah Rukh Khan's iconic Mumbai bungalow, Mannat, was used as a shoot location for several Hindi films in the 80s and 90s.

Updated on: Jun 4, 2026, 09:32:10 IST

Written by Abhimanyu Mathur

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It may be a landmark in Mumbai today, but Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat once hosted film stars for a very different reason. Before SRK bought the sea-facing bungalow in the late 90s, it was used as a shooting location. In the 80s and 90s, many mainstream Hindi films were shot at the bungalow now known as Mannat. Recently, actor Anupam Kher opened up about his experience of shooting at Mannat.

Anupam Kher shot in the bungalow now known as Mannat, the residence of Shah Rukh Khan.

Anupam Kher recalls shooting in Mannat

In conversation with the news agency ANI, the veteran actor recalled how he shot iconic films like Dil and Beta at the bungalow, before Shah Rukh bought it and rechristened it Mannat.

“We did the shooting of Indra Kumar's Dil in a bungalow, which is now owned by Shah Rukh Khan. I know every inch of that place before it became Mannat. Even after that, I have been to Shah Rukh's house. I remember shooting a lot of scenes in the bungalow's drawing room. We had also shot Beta over there,” the actor recalled.

Dil and Beta, released in 1990 and 1992 respectively, were both directed by Indra Kumar and starred Madhuri Dixit. In Dil, the actor was paired opposite Aamir Khan, while Anil Kapoor co-starred in Beta. Both films were successful at the box office. Mannat was also used in other films of the time, such as Bol Radha Bol. Shah Rukh never shot inside the bungalow, but it famously featured in the background of his song Bas Itna Sa Khwab Hai, from the 1997 film Yes Boss. The actor bought the place soon after.

Shah Rukh Khan's home, Mannat, is situated in Bandra.

Anupam Kher on bond with SRK

During the conversation, Anupam Kher also addressed his bond with Shah Rukh, having worked with him in films like Darr, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, and many others. “I have great memories of working with Shah Rukh Khan. Whether it was Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Chaahat, or Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. I have great memories.”

About SRK's Mannat

Situated on Bandra's iconic Bandstand, Mannat has been the actor's residence for over two decades. It has become somewhat of a landmark for tourists in the city, with crowds often gathering there to click pictures with the facade or catch a glimpse of the actor. Shah Rukh even installed a special platform on the boundary wall from where he would greet fans on his birthday and Eid.

Shah Rukh and his family temporarily moved out of Mannat last year as the bungalow entered renovation. They are expected to move back by 2027-28.

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Abhimanyu Mathur
Abhimanyu Mathur is Deputy Editor, Entertainment at Hindustan Times. With almost 15 years of experience in writing about everything from films and TV shows to cricket matches and elections, he inhales and exhales pop culture and news. Currently, he watches movies and TV shows and talks to celebrities for a living, while occasionally writing about them as well. A journalism graduate of Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi University, Abhimanyu began his career with Hindustan Times at the age of 20, swapping classrooms for newsrooms at an early age. He began his journey in the early days of digital journalism, later switching to the madness of print journalism. Work has led him to far off places like Japan and Jordan, as well as to the interiors of Haryana and the Indo-Pak border. He dabbled in city reporting in places like Meerut, Gurgaon, and Delhi, covered the Olympics and Cricket World Cups, before finding his calling in entertainment and lifestyle during the pandemic. A Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, he is equally at home covering stories on ground as he is interviewing celebrities and studios, and sometimes prefers to shepherd teams in delivering traffic through the day. Even as his role has evolved from reporter to supervisor over the years, his first love remains writing (and of late, talking on camera). With a good understanding of cinema and its trends, and a keen eye for detail, he continues to spark conversations around showbiz for readers around the world.Read More

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