Jay Mehta, an Indian entrepreneur and co-owner of IPL’s Kolkata Knight Riders, isn’t just a businessman, but he’s also Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla‘s husband.
In addition to his iconic Malabar Hills residence in South Mumbai, Jay Mehta owns a hidden gem in Porbandar, Gujarat. Let’s take a peek into Mehta’s world of luxury and tradition, which he’s carefully preserved and transformed.
Reimagining a Legacy: Hill Bungalow Mahendra Mehta, Jay Mehta’s grandfather, built the Hill Bungalow in 1956. Jay collaborated with architect Channa Daswatte to give this ancestral home a remarkable makeover. James Moore, an interior designer, played a crucial role in the home’s redesign.
Interiors and Artefacts with Timeless Elegance As we enter, we’re greeted by sumptuous silk carpets that grace the floors. Vintage metal lions and altar candles enhance the room’s charm. The artfully curated walls and furniture, mixed with artefacts, reflects Mehta’s aesthetic sense.
Paintings to Lamps: An Artist’s Home Abstract paintings and ceramic lamps adorn the sitting room. Jay Mehta and Juhi Chawla’s love for art is apparent, with their collection of antique treasures adding to the ambiance.
The Rustic Serenity of the Living Room A soothing atmosphere is created using Burma teak furniture and earthy tones. One wall is covered with monochrome family photos, and a massive mirror reflects a limestone courtyard and frangipani tree.
Royal Comfort: Bedrooms and Guest Rooms Jay and Juhi’s bedroom features a regal Calcutta poster bed and captivating Buddhadev Mukherjee wall paintings. The guest room boasts a Calcutta four-poster bed and Ajanta paintings from the twentieth century.
The Ideal Gathering Place: The Family Room A family room with a limestone courtyard, a frangipani tree, art pieces, and a view of the poolside awaits on the third floor.
Oasis on the Open Court An open court area with Bali sandstone mandalas, a fountain, and tantra art by Ajit Mookerjee separates the house.
Sprawling Lawn Is a Green Paradise Jay Mehta’s love for nature is visible in his lush lawn, beautifully transformed to provide green serenity amid the opulence.
