Singer Shaan's Bandra Home (View Pictures)

My Space: A ‘SHAAN’DAR HOME!
SINGER SHAAN’S SPRAWLING BANDRA RESIDENCE CONNOTES A UNIQUE AND PERFECT BALANCE OF SIMPLICITY AND SPLENDOUR.

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His stylised and distinct style of singing has the world swooning over him. However, one look at singer Shaan’s Bandra house reveals a personal side that is largely simple and unassuming, contrary to the glamour that he lends to the lines onscreen. Known for his energetic voice, Shantanu Mukherjee, better known as Shaan, has lent his voice to many chartbusters like Musu Musu, Chand Sifarish, Jab Se Tere Naina, to name just a few.

Located on the seventh floor of Warden apartments, off Turner road in Bandra West, Shaan’s 4,500 sq ft residence is nothing but elegant. “I was looking for a nice place, when I spotted this house. The house with its three levels, instantly appealed to me and was a welcome change from the earlier two BHK house that we had,” says the self-proclaimed Bandra boy.

Done-up as per his guidelines and designed by his childhood friend, the house has an earthly feel with white and shades of brown. “My house gives you a very down to earth feel and this is exactly what I wanted,” says the singer. “When we bought this house it was in a raw condition and by the time we finalised it, we could visualise the entire décor,” he explains.

The house opens to a lounge area. “We decided to give the lounge a very causal look and my designer friend suggested we have it as an area for lounging around when friends come over. All thanks to my wife Radhika, this house has come up exactly the way I had visualised it,” he says.

The formal living room, on the left side of the entrance, has warm and soothing colours of burnt sienna and ochre yellow. A huge mirror greets you as you relax on the unassuming, yet contemporary coloured couches. The dining area is concealed behind the staircase and is connected to the kitchen.

The staircase has been done up in immaculate white and has recessed lights leading to his master bedroom and his children Soham and Shubh’s room.

The master bedroom is uncluttered and largely seems to be, as Shaan jestingly says, ‘a mafia don’s bedroom’. Complete with a sliding TV and music system facing the master bed, the red and white combination of the room adds grandeur to it. The walk-in wardrobes with sliding shutters lend to the Spartan look of the area.

Above this level is the terrace, which gives a breathtaking view of the Bandra skyline, along with a riyaaz room in one corner.

The Bandra horizon, Shaan notes, is not the same as it used to be several years back. “Back then we used to know everyone in our neighbourhood by their first names and now we don’t even know who stays in the building,” he says, reminiscing of the bygone times. However, he always wanted to be around in the locales he grew up in and so, chose to stay back in the suburb. “I always loved the peace and tranquility of Bandra,” he says.

Nana Patekar at his Farmhouse in Khadakvasla Near Pune

Nana ke ghar...
Step into the actor's getaway home

Nana Patekar has two properties in and around Pune — a flat and a farmhouse in Khadakvasla near Pune, where the elusive actor escapes to, from the madness of the city. Recently Sangeeth Sivan (Nana's director in Ek) shot pictures of the actor in his Pune flat and farmhouse. This is the first time that Nana's private space has been captured on film.

Sivan says,"Nana grows rice, wheat and chana, etc. He sells the grown products and shares the money with his farmers. What is beautiful about Nana's flat and farmhouse are their unassuming simplicity and warmth."

The sprawling farmhouse has about seven rooms with a huge hall and is done up to suit the actor's simple taste. There is simple wooden furniture, terracotta floors and beamed ceilings to let the light in. There are many plants even inside the house. "Nana has designed each room himself according to his own basic style and needs. He has hand-picked every accessory or furnishing in his homes. His homes have the bare essentials and mostly you won't find any servant to open the door. In his home, you don't ask for tea but go to the kitchen and make it for yourself and Nana. Nana cooks excellent meals made from vegetables grown at his farmhouse. He takes great pride in being a farmer."

Apart from vegetables Nana even rears goats, hens, cows and bullocks at his farmhouse.

home away from home: Nana Patekar at his farmhouse

A Look at Arbaaz and Malaika Arora Khan's Home at Bandra (Pictures)

ACTOR ARBAAZ KHAN SAYS HIS TASTEFULLY DONE-UP, CHIC RESIDENCE, IS A REFLECTION OF HIS PERSONALITY AND HEAVEN ON EARTH FOR HIM


The 1,800 sq ft residence of Arbaaz and Malaika Khan is, according to the couple, an extension of their personality. Complete with a private terrace and other essentials, this house is the perfect haven for the actors.

The couple’s duplex flat, in Vida Apartments, is located in one of the most scenic and tranquil lanes of Bandra. "I bought this place in 1998, after my marriage, when I moved out of my family home at Galaxy Apartments. What attracted me to this area was its old-world charm and this is also one of the quieter lanes of Bandra," explains Arbaaz.

The Khan residence opens into the living room, which is to the left of the entrance. To the right, is the study area. The entire stretch of the living room is done-up tastefully in shades of beige and natural wooden brown. The living room also serves as the lounge area, where the Khans entertain guests and friends.

The living room has the dining area combined with it. At the extreme end of the living room, is a balcony and the kitchen. Moving towards the balcony, Arbaaz recalls how the skyline of Bandra has changed over the years. "Bandra has changed drastically over the last few decades. Over the years, it has become very crowded and polluted," he says.

Prod him about the process of designing his home and his face lights up instantly. "The décor of the residence was done completely as per our inputs. While the design and look were primarily Malaika's, I also gave several inputs during the designing of this house. We also frequently change the decoration at our place," he smiles.

The study area is complete with all the latest gadgets. "I spend the maximum amount of time in my study room as I like the feel of this area the most. I also have sittings for my film script narrations and other meetings over here," he says. The second tier of the Khan residence houses the master bedroom and their son Arhaan's room.

Khan says that his house gives him comfort and peace of mind, essential after a hard day's work. "My home, my space, is heaven for me. The sense of belonging and peace that I feel when I am at home has no parallel. This place has an inspiring and fulfilling aura and a positive energy about it, which keeps me going," he beams.