Actor Vivek Oberoi’s Juhu bungalow in Mumbai, purchased with his wife Priyanka Alva Oberoi in 2019 for around Rs 14.25 crore, has been designed as a peaceful retreat inspired by the simplicity and warmth of a Goan farmhouse.
The property, spread across approximately 234.2 sq m, has a carpet area of about 2,100 sq ft. Oberoi previously offered a glimpse of the residence through Urban Company’s Reels to Rooms, revealing interiors built around greenery, antique furniture, natural materials and personal family memorabilia.
One of the most unusual features is Kamadhenu, the family’s pet cow, which Oberoi says helps create a village-like atmosphere within Mumbai.
“This is more her house than mine. The aroma of a cowshed gives you a feel that within this city, you are living in your own little village,” he said.
The residence also acts as a private refuge from his professional life.
“I work in a world of make belief where everything is superficial but when I walk back from the world to my home, I am not the actor Vivek Oberoi, I am just me,” he said.
Goan Character Through Design
The interiors feature wooden furnishings, ornate lighting, indoor plants and traditional decorative elements, including a large portrait of Goddess Lakshmi. The couple wanted the home to reflect their connection with Goa rather than follow a purely contemporary design language.
“The idea was that this home should come from me and Priyanka, and what it represents is our life. When we bought this house, we wanted it to reflect Goa. Everything that you see outside, inside is the essence of a farmhouse,” he said.
A vintage bed in the bedroom holds particular sentimental value for Priyanka’s family and has reportedly been passed down through generations.
“This bed has been in Priyanka’s family for half-a-century and maybe even longer than that. So, I love it because my earliest memory as a 4-year-old is sleeping in a bed like this and feeling cozy and secure while listening to stories from my dadi,” he said.
Large windows connect the interiors with the surrounding greenery, while deliberately exposed elements add character to the home.
“We like this quirkiness and madness,” he said.
Source: Economic Times
