For a while now, Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee was in the news when he sold his posh house in Mumbai’s expensive Mahalaxmi neighbourhood for an impressive ₹9 crore. The deal was completed in August and saw an enormous stamp duty of ₹54 lakh paid.
History Of Purchase And Investment
This luxurious property was bought by Manoj Bajpayee and his wife, Shabana Bajpayee, nine years ago in April 2013. At that time, they paid ₹6.40 crore to acquire the flat. Besides, it had a registration fee of ₹30,000 and a stamp duty of ₹32 lakh.
Two essential things related to this sale are the reasons behind such actions and his plans. Which have influenced him to sell this asset and invest more in the real estate business. For many years, this has been a prized building within his property club; therefore. Its disposal is a meaningful step towards restructuring one’s financial life.
Expansion Of Real Estate Business
Mahalaxmi property is not Manoj Bajpayee only real estate project on his books. Last year, he invested vast amounts of money (₹32 crores) into four office spaces within Mumbai city limits. This significant investment underlines his need to diversify his real estate portfolio, showing his skill in it.
Meanwhile, Mumbai, which hosts the thriving Bollywood film industry, has remained a melting pot for cultural exchanges and influences. Not long ago, it was disclosed that Shraddha Kapoor who stars as the female lead in ‘Stree 2’ had applauded a Pakistani hit song that has taken music circles by storm. Besides her current movie promotional activities, Kapoor’s personal choice of songs also made headlines.
Popularity of “Blockbuster”
Indian media have reported that while promoting ‘Stree 2,’ Shraddha Kapoor discussed her favourite songs. Among them is one track she enjoys listening to immensely, which she mentioned during a recent interview; the song called “Blockbuster” was performed by Faris Shafi, Umair Butt and the Ghariwi Group, and this massively popular tune not only became an instant hit in Pakistan but also exerted a significant influence globally.
Kapoor expressed how much she enjoyed Blockbuster and called it a fantastic song. She described how good the music is, how attractive some beats are, and how catchy they are. “This tune is fabulous yet has fantastic beats I can’t seem to have enough of,” said Kapoor, who included it in number one on her playlist.
Reaction from Rajkummar Rao
It was interesting to see actor Rajkummar Rao humming along with the song while discussing “Blockbuster.” This underscored how influential/popular this song is globally. By doing so, he depicted the cross-border impact of songs and the shared love for music across nations.
Successfulness and Cultural Impact of the Song
The song was released on May 25th this year and already has over 35 million views on YouTube, which makes it quite an achievement. Its widespread popularity can be attributed to its musical rhythm that gets stuck in one’s head after listening to it once or twice. It falls under those few tracks that make a real difference in featuring such artists as Faris Shafi, Umair Butt, and the Ghariwi Group.
The Pakistani hit has not gone unnoticed in India either. Indian singer Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan, aka Zulfi, has created a version of “Blockbuster” in the style of the legendary Mohammad Rafi. This cross-over demonstrates how much the song resonates with different audiences. And how open artists are to exploring and appreciating each other’s work.
Praises from Zulfi and Good Wishes
On his official Instagram account, Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan recently posted a video clip featuring Shraddha Kapoor talking about “Blockbuster”. It’s great to see that this song is being recognized across borders,” said Zulfi, celebrating the fact that his piece went viral throughout various countries. As he said this, clips showing Rajkummar Rao humming along to “Blockbuster” were displayed on the screen. We appreciate your art too. Both of you, good luck with Stree 2,” concluded Zulfi.
The fact that Indian and Pakistani artists admire each other shows that music is a universal language that helps bridge cultural divides. The success of the ‘Blockbuster’ song and its acceptance by Bollywood celebrities such as Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao shows How popular. It is internationally and that artistic collaboration can exist for so long.
