MUMBAI: A surprising family dispute has emerged surrounding Bollywood legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic Mumbai residence, ‘Jalsa’.
Bachchan Family Property Dispute: Ajitabh Bachchan Challenges 1993 Gift Deed
According to Indian media reports, Ramola Bachchan—the wife of Amitabh Bachchan’s brother, Ajitabh Bachchan—has challenged the 1993 Gift Deed through which the ownership of the bungalow was transferred to Jaya Bachchan. Over the past seven months, Ramola has filed multiple complaints with registration authorities, maintaining that ‘Jalsa’ was originally registered in her name and that she was neither informed nor consented to the transfer process.
The Core of the Dispute
The controversy resurfaced after an alleged attempt to remove Ramola’s name and register Jaya Bachchan’s name on the official property card. Interestingly, while housing society records list Jaya Bachchan as the owner, Ramola’s name still appears on the government property card.
The complaint further highlights that the 1993 gift deed was prepared on plain paper without any stamp duty or witnesses, rendering its subsequent registration highly suspicious.
Current Status and Official Response
The matter has now reached the office of the Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies in Andheri. Deputy Registrar Fayyaz Milani confirmed receiving the complaint and stated that formal hearings have commenced, with responses sought from all parties involved.
The bungalow ‘Jalsa’ (originally named Mansa) is counted among Mumbai’s most famous residences. It was originally given to Amitabh Bachchan by producer NC Sippy in 1982 as remuneration for the film Satte Pe Satta.
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Neither Amitabh nor Jaya Bachchan has issued a public statement regarding the claims so far, while Abhishek Bachchan’s spokesperson declined to comment, labeling it a private family matter.
