Gauri Khan Rents New Flat for Staff as Mannat Renovation Spurs Major Move

Shah Rukh Khan and his family have moved out of their iconic home, Mannat, but they’re not the only ones relocating. With construction hammering away at the historic sea-facing bungalow, even the household staff have been temporarily uprooted—and Gauri Khan is making sure they’re looked after.

In a city where real estate is brutally competitive and privacy is gold, the Khans’ latest rental move is more than just a logistics fix. It’s a glimpse into how one of Bollywood’s most influential families is managing comfort, chaos, and controversy—all at once.

From Mannat to Khar: Inside the Family’s Temporary Shift

Mannat isn’t just a house—it’s a Mumbai landmark. But as workers revamp the century-old structure, the Khans have quietly packed up and shifted base. And now, so have their domestic aides.

Gauri Khan has leased a new apartment in Khar to house part of the family’s household staff, according to real estate filings sourced by Zapkey.com. This isn’t her first rental in the area either—just earlier this year, she secured a duplex barely 100 meters away.

The latest flat is modest by Bollywood standards but plush by Mumbai’s. It spans about 725 square feet, costs ₹1.35 lakh in monthly rent, and required a ₹4.05 lakh deposit. Notably, the lease agreement outlines a 3-year term with a 5% annual rent hike. It’s owned by Sanjay Kishor Ramani.

The location is a stone’s throw from their previous Khar duplex—making it easier for the staff to stay connected with the family without crowding temporary quarters.

What’s Really Going On Inside Mannat?

Renovating a heritage home in Mumbai isn’t as simple as knocking down a wall or upgrading the floors. Especially not when the house in question sits in the Coastal Regulation Zone and is tagged as a Grade III heritage structure.

Earlier this year, legal trouble came knocking.

Activist Santosh Daundkar filed a plea with the National Green Tribunal (NGT), alleging that renovation work had commenced at Mannat without proper permissions from the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA). The complaint further claimed that Shah Rukh Khan’s team planned to add two extra floors and consolidate 12 one-bedroom flats—originally designated for mass housing—into a single massive residence.

It caused quite a stir.

The case drew media attention and public scrutiny, as Mannat’s transformation was no longer just a personal project but a matter of urban compliance.

Now, here’s where things start to get tangled.

• Mumbai’s heritage rules are strict, but enforcement? Not always.
• Coastal Regulation Zones (CRZ) make modifications near the sea legally sensitive.
• Public personalities often face amplified backlash over construction issues.

The Khans haven’t released a public statement yet. But their quiet move away from the bungalow—while keeping staff nearby—suggests they’re trying to keep life rolling as normally as possible while the dust settles, literally and figuratively.

Gauri’s Strategy: Real Estate Moves with Purpose

Let’s take a moment to look at this from another angle: Gauri Khan isn’t just a homemaker or film star’s wife—she’s a design entrepreneur and seasoned property strategist.

Here’s what she’s leased in total, as per recent records:

That’s more than ₹8.67 crore worth of property commitments over three years, just for temporary accommodation.

Why Khar? Because it’s close to Mannat, relatively low-profile, and still upscale enough to ensure comfort and privacy for both staff and family. Gauri clearly wanted everyone nearby—but not jammed into one space.

And let’s not ignore the emotional angle. Long-time household staff often live for decades with star families like the Khans. Moving them out without making arrangements would’ve caused more than just logistical discomfort—it could have disrupted lives.

What’s Next for Shah Rukh Khan?

While contractors buzz around Mannat, Shah Rukh Khan is quietly preparing for something entirely different: a film called King.

This project is already drawing buzz because it pairs SRK with his daughter Suhana Khan—who made her debut recently—and brings Deepika Padukone back into the mix.

It’s an exciting lineup, sure, but also a balancing act.

While cameras prep to roll, lawyers still might be circling around the Mannat case. The CRZ issue hasn’t completely died down, and activist groups aren’t exactly known for letting go easily.

And all this is happening while the Khans are in semi-exile from their home.

Still, if there’s one thing Bollywood’s “King Khan” knows, it’s how to put on a show under pressure. Whether it’s through his movies or his meticulous—sorry, thoughtful—family planning, Shah Rukh continues to move the pieces quietly while the spotlight burns bright.