Jackie Shroff’s plush farmhouse has everything you could dream of: 700 plants, amphitheatre, and cosy bedroom

Jackie Shroff gave a tour of his farmhouse on the outskirts of Pune to choreographer Farah Khan for her YouTube channel (Screengrabs: @FarahKhanK/YouTube)

Jackie Shroff, known for his flamboyant personality, owns a plush farmhouse outside Pune that Farah Khan recently gave a glimpse of on her YouTube channel. She and her cook, Dilip, were thrilled to find a man-made lake with fish, ducks, and other farm animals to give them company.

The choreographer couldn’t stop raving about the beauty of the place, while Dilip enjoyed dipping into the cold lake water and plucking guavas from the trees. Jackie, who was unwinding in the jacuzzi, greeted them warmly. Once they got talking, he shared how he enjoys eating vegetables straight from the leaves and offered to treat them to the same later.

Jackie gave them a tour of the breathtaking place, explaining how roses are more fragrant when they have more thorns. He showed them all the plants, almost 700 of them, that were grown around the area. What’s even better is the open amphitheatre setting. When Farah asked if he gives dance performances there, he replied, “I don’t, but we have sitar, guitar, tabla, and more.”

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There’s also a puja corner, which Jackie shared is used whenever friends come over. He showed the Kadamba (burflower) treethat he planted in his mother’s name 12 years ago. He explained that, in Hindu mythology, it is believed to be the same tree where Radha and Krishna connected, adding that its flowers and leaves hold great value.

Jackie next took her to the ‘Titanic Spot’ through a staircase, from where they could see the entire farm. Farah loved the view so much that she asked if shooting was allowed. Jackie replied, “Yes, shooting is allowed. Tumhare liye sab allowed hai (everything is allowed for you).”

The actor treated them to organic food freshly prepared on his farm. It included amaranth saag, baingan bharta, fermented rice, roti, and more. Later, he showed them the rooms, which were large and beautifully done with wooden interiors, featuring several wall and floor paintings.