Bollywood star John Abraham has emerged as the latest high-profile buyer amid a boom in trophy bungalow transactions fueled by a scarcity of developable land in Mumbai’s most desirable neighbourhoods. Property registration documents obtained by Liases Foras show that he paid ₹84 crore for a home in Bandra West.

With so few independent bungalows left in desirable areas like Bandra, Juhu, and Malabar Hill, each transaction fetches a hefty scarcity premium, making these houses among the city’s most valuable real estate assets.

According to the property registration paperwork, the bungalow is situated on St. Martin Road in Bandra West. The property consists of a 1,017.60 square metre plot, an existing bungalow with a built-up size of approximately 193.12 square metres, and an outhouse measuring approximately 31.50 square metres. The registered consideration for the transaction is ₹84 crore.

The transfer deed for the purchase was registered on July 14, 2026. The actor paid ₹5.04 crore in stamp duty, according to the paperwork.

The freehold property was purchased from Naushir Eruch Divitre, Fredon Eruch Divitre, Crystal Firoz Divitre, and Eruch Firoz Divitre via a registered conveyance deed.

John Abraham home in 2023.

In December 2023, John Abraham paid ₹70.83 crore for a 5,416 sqft bungalow and 7,722 sqft plot of land in Mumbai’s Khar district. IndexTap.com accessed property registration records.

The bungalow is located on Khar’s Linking Road, one of Mumbai’s main shopping areas, and is close to various educational institutions. Abraham paid ₹4.24 crore stamp duty for the mansion, which was registered on December 27, 2023.

Bungalow transactions in the Mumbai real estate market

Notandas Realty, which is represented by the Jagwani family, has returned to the city’s luxury home market with another marquee purchase: a Spanish-style villa held by the Wilson Pens family for over 50 years. Villa Wilson in Mumbai’s upscale Juhu neighbourhood, near superstar Amitabh Bachchan’s mansion, Jalsa, was sold for ₹135 crore on July 13, 2026, according to property registration documents.

Mumbai’s desire for showcase mansions remains unabated. Recently, the renowned sea-facing Leela mansion in Juhu sold for ₹221 crore. The Nanavati family sold its heritage 6BHK Art Deco home, Leela, in Mumbai’s Juhu for ₹221 crore to Notandas Realty, an affiliate of the Mahesh Notandass Jewellers Group.

The ground-plus-one bungalow is built on a 1,355 square metre plot and has a built-up area of roughly 8,480.68 square feet. It comprises a terrace of approximately 2,500 square feet and a garden of around 5,000 square feet.

The landmark Laxmi Nivas villa on Mumbai’s prestigious Nepean Sea Road, which served as a secret refuge for freedom fighters during the Quit India Movement in the 1940s, sold for ₹276 crore in February 2025, according to papers discovered by Zapkey.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra, also known as Vinod Dinanath Chopra, bought a luxurious condominium in Mumbai’s Bandra (West) from Rakeysh Mehra’s firm for ₹7.75 crore, according to property registration documents seen by CRE Matrix. Mehra’s firm bought the condominium in 2007 for approximately ₹1.20 crore.

The unit on the lower level of Bahar unit on Pali Mala Road in Pali Hill was purchased from Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures Private Limited, represented by Bharathi Mehra, according to the paperwork.

According to the property registration documents, the unit has a carpet area of 698 square feet and was registered on June 30, 2026.

The buyer incurred stamp duty of ₹46.50 lakh and registration charge of ₹30,000 during the transaction.

A set of questions has been addressed to Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures Private Limited. If we receive a response, we’ll update the article.

Pali Hill’s Bollywood Connection

Bahar Apartment on Pali Mala Road is located in one of Bandra West’s most exclusive residential areas, which has long been home to various important figures from the Hindi film industry, business families, and top executives.

The area continues to fetch high property values due to its limited housing stock, solitude, green surroundings, and proximity to Bandra’s commercial and lifestyle areas.

The area has also grown as a popular destination for celebrities, entrepreneurs, and expatriates, resulting in strong activity in both the primary and secondary housing markets.

Bandra West, particularly the Pali Hill, Bandstand, and Carter Road districts, has long been recognized as Bollywood’s residential hub. Several well-known actors live in the area, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Rekha, and Sanjay Dutt, among others.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra is a renowned filmmaker, producer, and director who has delivered a number of commercially successful and critically acclaimed films throughout the years.

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is an award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer who has directed hit films including Rang De Basanti, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, and Delhi-6. He is widely considered as one of Bollywood’s most prominent modern filmmakers.

Kriti Sanon, sister Nupur Sanon, and mother Geeta Sanon sold four homes in Mumbai’s Andheri West for a total of ₹8.9 crore, according to Square Yards’ study of property registration paperwork. The buyer is Mukesh Chhabra, a filmmaker and casting director.

From 2013 to 2017, the Sanon family paid around ₹4.31 crore for the four properties. According to Square Yards, the family’s recent ₹8.9 crore transactions resulted in a capital gain of about 107% during a nine to 13-year holding period, with an appreciation of approximately ₹4.6 crore.

According to property registration paperwork, the sale took place in four different transactions, all of which were registered on April 24, 2026. Two spacious apartments in Raheja Classique, Andheri West, sold for ₹3.23 crore apiece. Each unit measures 654.23 square feet and has one parking space. Both transactions required a stamp duty of ₹19.41 lakh and registration fees of ₹30,000 each.

The two remaining apartments in the same building went for ₹1.21 crore apiece. The units have a built-up space of 246.06 sq ft and cost ₹7.29 lakh each, plus ₹30,000 in registration fees.

Geeta Sanon bought the two larger flats in July 2013 for ₹1.40 crore, while Kriti and Nupur Sanon bought the remaining two units in June 2017 for ₹2.90 crore, bringing the family’s total purchasing cost to around ₹4.31 crore.

All about Andheri West.

Andheri West is one of Mumbai’s most popular residential and business micromarkets, with a combination of high-end property, robust social infrastructure, and excellent connectivity. The Western Express Highway, Link Road, suburban train network, and Mumbai Metro all connect the area, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is conveniently located nearby.

Its proximity to major employment and entertainment destinations like SEEPZ, MIDC, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), and Film City fuels housing demand. Andheri West is a popular destination for professionals, entrepreneurs, and members of the entertainment industry, thanks to its well-known schools, healthcare facilities, shopping malls, and entertainment centers.