MUMBAI: As the pace of metropolitan life in Mumbai intensifies, the city’s most successful screen stars are increasingly turning to expansive, luxurious estates outside the city limits for peace and privacy.
These farmhouses and holiday homes, often in locales like Alibaug, Lonavala, and Khandala, are not just second homes but self-contained worlds offering rustic charm fused with world-class amenities.
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1 Dharmendra
The iconic star, spends the majority of his time at his massive 100-acre farmhouse in Lonavala. The estate is a testament to his agrarian roots, where he immerses himself in nature.
The property is extensively used for organic farming, cultivating everything from fruits and vegetables to grains.
He often shares videos of himself tending to the land and livestock, embodying his personal sentiment: "I am a man who belongs to the soil."
The home's design features earthy elements like wood and stone, creating a humble yet grand atmosphere far from the spotlight.
Salman Khan
Salman finds his hevean at Arpita Farms in Panvel, a huge property named after his sister.
This is the actor’s principal retreat and a well-known venue for his family’s grand celebrations, especially his birthday.
The property is equipped with various leisure amenities, including horse stables, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, and a large swimming pool, allowing the actor to pursue his love for fitness and the outdoors.
Shah Rukh Khan
This luxurious sea-facing mansion is spread across nearly 20,000 square meters. The property is characterised by its pristine white interiors, open-air wooden decks, and a private swimming pool.
Known for its accessibility via a short boat or jetty ride from Mumbai, the estate features a rare amenity: a private helipad.
This location is often chosen for lavish parties and exclusive gatherings with his friends and family.
Suniel Shetty
Actor Suniel Shetty owns a stunning holiday home located on a cliff's edge near Khandala.
His villa is famous for its architectural integration with nature, utilising greens and reds to mirror the natural surroundings and earthy tones of the region.
The property’s most striking feature is its infinity pool, which offers unparalleled, breathtaking views of the Karjat valley and the natural streams that run through the estate.
Aamir Khan
The "Perfectionist" actor Aamir Khan has a quiet, 2-acre mountain retreat in Panchgani.
Acquired in 2012-2013 for a reported ₹7 crore, the property offers a secluded and serene environment.
This location holds sentimental value, having served as the site for his wedding to Kiran Rao and also famously as a shooting location for the film Raja Hindustani.
Jackie Shroff
The celebrated actor Jackie Shroff owns a sprawling, nature-focused retreat located strategically between Mumbai and Pune.
This 44,000-square-foot property is often referred to as a "peaceful paradise" and is a testament to the actor’s love for greenery.
It is home to over 700 plants and trees, a fish pond stocked with ducks, and a thriving organic farm section.
The home features a rustic, traditional "desi" kitchen, a large swimming pool, an akhada-style gym, and even a fun viewing platform he calls the "Titanic Point", offering panoramic views of the surroundings.
Hrithik Roshan
The global star Hrithik Roshan also owns a sprawling farmhouse in Lonavala, reportedly valued at around ₹33 crore.
This property serves as a complete contrast to his high-tech Mumbai sea-view apartments, offering fresh air, open lawns, and peaceful tranquillity.
The actor is keen on the organic farming zone that the 5 to 7-acre property provides, using it as a serene family retreat.
Additionally, the Roshan family maintains a grand, five-acre vacation home in Khandala with views of the Rajmachi hills.
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