Amitabh Bachchan Faces Family Dispute Over Ownership of Iconic Mumbai Bungalow Jalsa

Amitabh Bachchan's famous Mumbai bungalow Jalsa is currently facing a family ownership dispute. Ramola Bachchan, the wife of Amitabh's younger brother Ajitabh Bachchan, has objected to the transfer of the property's ownership to Jaya Bachchan through a 1993 gift deed. According to a Mumbai Mirror report, Ramola claimed she had no knowledge of the deed, which was later registered in 2006. Jalsa is a two-storey house located in the Juhu area, measures 10,125 square feet, and has an estimated value of about Rs 100 crore.

History And Background

Producer NC Sippy originally owned the bungalow, which was then named Mansa. Sippy gifted the property to Amitabh in place of his acting fee after the success of the 1982 movie Satte Pe Satta, directed by Raj N Sippy. Amitabh later sold the house and then bought it back at a higher price before renaming it Jalsa. The actor currently lives in Jalsa with his wife Jaya Bachchan, son Abhishek Bachchan, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai, and granddaughter Aaradya Bachchan.

The Other Bungalow

Aside from Jalsa, Amitabh also owns another major Juhu property named Prateeksha. Spread over 16,840 square feet and valued at around Rs 50 crore, Amitabh bought Prateeksha in 1976 following the success of the film Sholay. The late poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Amitabh's father, named the bungalow Prateeksha. The home hosted several family milestones, including the upbringing of Abhishek and Shweta and Abhishek's wedding to Aishwarya in 2007. After the passing of his parents, Amitabh locked Prateeksha and moved his family to Jalsa, later transferring Prateeksha's ownership to his daughter Shweta through gift deeds three years ago.

Context

Family property disputes involving high-profile estates often emerge years after initial legal transfers or agreements take place within extended family circles. Real estate assets belonging to veteran film stars frequently hold significant financial value alongside deep personal history. Legal challenges to past gift deeds generally center on questions of consent, proper documentation, and awareness among all legal claimants.