Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic Juhu bungalow, Jalsa, is at the centre of a family property dispute after his sister-in-law Ramola Bachchan challenged the 1993 gift deed transferring ownership to Jaya Bachchan.
BY PC Bureau
November 14: A dispute over the ownership of Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic Juhu residence, Jalsa, has reached the office of the Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies in Mumbai. The actor’s sister-in-law, Ramola Bachchan, wife of his younger brother Ajitabh Bachchan, has challenged a 1993 gift deed through which the property was transferred to Jaya Bachchan, alleging that the transaction took place without her knowledge or consent.
A hearing into the complaint has begun at the Deputy Registrar’s office in Andheri, with the parties concerned asked to submit their responses. The dispute has brought the ownership records of one of Mumbai’s best-known celebrity homes under scrutiny.
Jalsa remains the venue for Amitabh Bachchan’s customary Sunday Darshan, when fans gather outside the residence to catch a glimpse of the actor.
According to a report in Mumbai Mirror, Ramola has lodged several complaints with the registration authorities over the past seven months. She claims that Jalsa was originally registered in her name and that its ownership was subsequently transferred to Jaya through the disputed gift deed in 1993.
Amitabh Bachchan को Jalsa घर gift में मिला था और आज उसी घर पर उनके अपने फैमिली का मेंबर ही हक जता रहा है।
Jalsa का पहले नाम Mansa था। जो अब big b के हाथ से निकल भी सकती है।
अब Ramola Bachchan का दावा है कि 1993 में ये घर Jaya Bachchan के नाम कर दिया गया और उन्हें बताया तक नहीं गया।
रमोला कोई और नहीं अमिताभ के छोटे भाई Ajitabh Bachchan की पत्नी हैं।
रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक ये घर पहले रमोला के नाम पर दर्ज था और सरकारी रिकॉर्ड में आज भी उन्हीं का नाम है।
हाल ही में रिकॉर्ड में उनकी जगह..1/2
— Rahul Kumar (@MukAn_X) November 14, 2026
Jalsa Ownership Record
The ownership records of Jalsa appear to reflect conflicting claims. Kapol Housing Society records list Jaya Bachchan as the owner, while the Maharashtra government’s Property Card continues to carry Ramola’s name. The dispute reportedly escalated after efforts were made to replace Ramola’s name with Jaya’s in the government records.
Ramola has questioned both the execution and subsequent regularisation of the gift deed. In her complaints, she has alleged that the document was drawn up on plain paper without payment of stamp duty at the time and did not bear the signatures of witnesses. She has also raised questions about its subsequent registration and regularisation under the Maharashtra government’s Abhay Yojana scheme.
Deputy Registrar Faiyaz Mulani confirmed that the complaint had been received and that proceedings were underway. The authorities have yet to reach a conclusion on the validity of the disputed deed or the competing ownership claims.
Amitabh Bachchan did not respond to queries on the matter, while Jaya Bachchan could not be reached. A spokesperson for Abhishek Bachchan declined to comment, describing the issue as an internal family matter.
Sunday Darshan continues amid controversy
The property dispute has surfaced even as Amitabh Bachchan continues his weekly interaction with fans outside Jalsa. On November 8, the actor, who is 84, appeared outside the bungalow to greet visitors and wish them a happy Diwali.
Unlike his previous Sunday appearance, he did not stand behind the bulletproof glass that had been installed around him. His son Abhishek Bachchan and film producer Bunty Walia were present and supervised the security arrangements.
It was Amitabh Bachchan’s second Sunday Darshan since a threatening letter sent to the Mumbai Mayor reportedly mentioned him alongside several other celebrities.
Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant commented on the removal of the protective glass, questioning whether the decision reflected a reduction in the threat or an attempt to avoid portraying the government in a negative light.
“Whether bullet-proof glass is removed as it shows the government in bad light or threat is over, this is something only Amitabh Ji can answer. But Bollywood celebrities are living under fear of criminals inside Sabarmati jail,” Sawant said.
He was referring to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, whose associates had recently claimed responsibility for a firing attack on actor Tiger Shroff.
The ownership dispute over Jalsa remains before the co-operative authorities. No finding has yet been made on Ramola’s allegations or the legal status of the 1993 gift deed.
