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Step inside Shekhar Ravjiani's Khandala bungalow that looks like a lavish eco-resort with Parsi charm, valley views
Set in Khandala, Shekhar Ravjiani's bungalow blends nature with vintage charm, showcasing lush gardens, spacious interiors, and Parsi-inspired decor.
Singer and composer Shekhar Ravjiani gave a tour of his farmhouse in Khandala, Maharashtra, and Farah Khan shared the video on her YouTube channel. Farah visited the elegant heritage-style farmhouse with her cook, Dilip.
Apart from the home tour, the video also shows the filmmaker and composer reflecting on their 20-year friendship and successful professional collaborations on hit films such as Om Shanti Om and Tees Maar Khan. Let's take a tour of the magnificent bungalow and dive deeper into the decor details:
‘Old world feel meets Parsi heritage’
Shekhar described his farmhouse as having an old-world charm, revealing that the decor and architecture were inspired by the heritage Parsi hotels in Panchgani that he visited during his school and college years.
He incorporated those details in black-and-white Parsi-style flooring and vintage Parsi furniture, some of which Shekhar and Farah Khan personally shopped for at Chor Bazaar. The kitchen also maintains a heritage look with old tiles, designed to resemble a traditional Gujarati bungalow.
Check out the home tour video here:
The outdoors
Shekhar's home embraces nature in a way that it becomes part of the interiors, from the lotus ponds and several bougainvillaea trees to creepers decorating the bungalow's facade and large manicured gardens surrounding the house, and a stunning view of the verdant valley from the terrace. The property is located in a mountainous area where, during the monsoon, clouds actually enter the house, with Shekhar comparing the views to ‘jannat’ (heaven).
The interiors
As one enters the bungalow, they are welcomed into a lavish living room with an open-plan layout and double-height ceilings, creating a sense of endless space. A beige L-shaped couch with vintage armchairs anchors the space, decorated with gorgeous lilies, cute lampshades, framed memories, a vintage carpet, and a sturdy wooden table. Rustic wooden flooring ties everything together.
The living room features large windows that open onto the balcony, which gives a view of the valley and the manicured gardens. The house also has a dedicated temple (mandir) where Shekhar sits and prays every morning. Meanwhile, the kitchen and dining area are described as a combined "lovely" space.
The rooms also follow the vintage concept, with four-poster beds and lavish windows offering valley views, and double-height ceilings with windows allow ample natural light, giving the rooms a spacious feel.
