Live like Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor

Chennai, India

2 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1 bath

Hosted by Janhvi Kapoor

Bollywood actress

My most cherished childhood memories are of spending summers with my family at our coastal oasis in Chennai, India. This home has always felt like a sanctuary, and I want to share that same feeling with my fans. Which is why for the first time ever, I’m opening our home up to a few guests to have the full Kapoor family experience. That means a lot of relaxing—eating South Indian food, doing yoga, and trying my mother’s natural skin care recipes. I can’t wait to share it all with you.

What you’ll do

This home in Chennai holds a special place in my heart as I spent many of my childhood summers here with my dear family. Up until now, it’s been sort of our little coastal secret. You see the estate has never even been in pictures, so if you come, you’ll be one of the first guests to not only look upon it, but also stay here.

The home rests on four peaceful acres, and you’ll feel a sense of calm the moment you step inside. I’ll be here to greet you, and take you on a private tour of all my favourite details and the memories attached to each one—from the giant, hand-crafted lotus sculpture that welcomes you at the entrance, to all the bespoke furniture made by local artisans featuring Indian rattan, cane, and wood from the region. These materials bring a natural warmth and comfort, which is really important to me when coming from bustling Bollywood to the coast. All of that, and the minimalism of the home and its subtle colour schemes always takes me into zen mode.

Perhaps most personal to me is how this home honors my mum’s memory throughout. Portraits of her adorn the walls, and my favourite, one of her own paintings displayed in the dining area. If you’re already a fan of hers, these paintings will give you a new dimension to why we all loved her not just as an actress, but as a mother and artist.

I spend most of my time in the outdoor areas, including the pool, and the deck where I do yoga, and watch the sun set over the ocean. It’s truly a place meant to be enjoyed with loved ones, and I’m so happy you can now enjoy it with me and your own loved ones.

I can’t wait to share this self-care getaway with you.

• I’ll take you on a private tour of our coastal home as I reminisce on summers spent with my family.
• We’ll enjoy some much deserved relaxation as I show you my all-natural skincare routine that I learned from my mum (hello homemade honey face mask and oils made from hibiscus flower). Who knows, I might just spill my top Bollywood beauty secrets.
• You’ll enjoy a wonderful dinner of some of my favourite South Indian dishes like Ghee Podi Rice, Andhra Biryani, Pesarattu Dosa, and Palkova. My mouth is watering thinking about it.
• Enjoy a morning yoga session followed by a healthy breakfast (I like to start my day with lassi) and take in ocean views from the deck.