'Mannat' is a 1920s-era, Grade III heritage villa, with modern Italian architecture and intricate neo-classical elements. It is often hailed as the perfect blend of vintage, modern and stylish interiors.

Who was the 1st owner of Mannat?

With an estimated cost of around INR 200 crores today, Mannat was initially a small bungalow called “Villa Vienna” and owned by Kekoo Gandhy, a Parsi man, from Gujarat. Shah Rukh Khan initially wanted to name it “Jannat”; however, once he bought it, all his wishes got fulfilled/came true, so he named it “Mannat.”

When was Mannat bought?

Apparently, the superstar bought it from Bai Khorshed Bhanu Sanjana Trust in the year 2001. But, the actor had his heart on 'Mannat' ever since 1997, when the house was named 'Villa Vienna' and owned by Nariman Dubash.