Shah Rukh Khan, one of Bollywood's most iconic stars, has made headlines yet again, this time for leasing two luxurious duplex apartments in Mumbai's upscale Pali Hills, Khar West.

According to reports, the actor has signed a three-year lease for the properties, owned by the Bhagnani family, at an annual rent of Rs 2.9 crore, totaling Rs 8.67 crore over the lease period.

The monthly rent for both apartments combined amounts to Rs 24.15 lakh.

The duplexes are located in the Puja Casa building, spanning the first, second, seventh, and eighth floors. One of the units is owned by actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani and his sister Deepshikha Deshmukh, leased by Shah Rukh Khan for Rs 11.54 lakh per month, with a security deposit of Rs 32.97 lakh.

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The other unit, owned by producer Vashu Bhagnani, has been rented for Rs 12.61 lakh per month, with a security deposit of Rs 36 lakh. The lease agreements were officially registered on February 14, with a stamp duty of Rs 2.22 lakh and a registration fee of Rs 2,000.

This move comes shortly after Shah Rukh Khan's wife, Gauri Khan, applied for permission to expand their iconic Mumbai bungalow, Mannat.

The proposal, submitted to the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA), seeks to add two floors to the six-storey annexe behind the residence, increasing the built-up area by 616.02 square meters.

On the professional front, Shah Rukh Khan had a stellar 2023 with two blockbuster hits, Jawan and Pathaan. He is now preparing for his next project, King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The film is rumored to feature Abhishek Bachchan and Shah Rukh's daughter, Suhana Khan, adding to the anticipation surrounding the project.

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Renting luxury properties is a common practice among Bollywood celebrities. For instance, in December 2024, Shraddha Kapoor reportedly leased a plush apartment in Mumbai’s Juhu locality for Rs 6 lakh per month. Shah Rukh Khan's latest lease further underscores the trend of high-profile actors opting for luxurious rentals in prime locations.

Source: Indian media