Anil Kapoor Reflects on Historic Connection to Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat

A Shared History

During a recent appearance on the reality show *India Ke Top 1%*, veteran actor Anil Kapoor shared anecdotes regarding his long-standing friendship with Shah Rukh Khan. The conversation turned to the superstar's famous Mumbai residence, Mannat, when a contestant expressed a desire to own a similar property.

Shooting at Mannat

Anil Kapoor revealed that his professional history with the iconic Bandra bungalow predates Shah Rukh Khan’s ownership. He recalled filming scenes for his 1988 movie *Tezaab* at the location long before it was acquired by the Khan family.

• Early Impressions: Anil noted that he recognized Shah Rukh Khan’s potential as a major star during their very first meeting, which occurred while Anil was filming *Benaam Badshah*.
• Property History: Shah Rukh Khan purchased the sea-facing estate in 2000. Before this, the actor resided in a flat on Carter Road.

Upcoming Collaboration

The two actors, who previously appeared together in the 1995 film *Trimurti*, are slated to reunite for the upcoming project *King*. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film is currently scheduled for a theatrical release on December 24. The ensemble cast also includes Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Rani Mukerji, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Abhishek Bachchan.

Viewers can verify these details by visiting the official social media channels of the involved production houses or the Star Plus website for broadcast segments of the reality show.