Amitabh Bachchan Fan Turned Real Estate Mogul: Anand Pandit’s Inspiring Journey

Real estate developer and producer Anand Pandit shares how Amitabh Bachchan's 1978 film 'Trishul' inspired him to move to Mumbai and build a successful construction business.

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Amitabh Bachchan Fan Turned Real Estate Mogul: Anand Pandit’s Inspiring Journey

Real Estate News:Amitabh Bachchan is among the most beloved Indian actors of all time. His Angry Young Man avatar in several films, such as Deewar, Sholay, Zanjeer, and Trishul, inspired many of his fans. One such fan is real estate developer and producer Anand Pandit. In an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, the producer shared how Amitabh Bachchan’s 1978 film Trishul inspired him to leave his hometown Ahmedabad and move to Mumbai. The then 15-year-old Anand was in such awe of Bachchan’s on-screen persona of Vijay that he wanted to start a Shanti Constructions business of his own. In Trishul, Amitabh Bachchan runs a construction business of the same name. Speaking to SCREEN, Anand said, “I have grown up watching Amitabh Bachchan’s films. His film, Trishul, really inspired me and motivated me to leave Ahmedabad and move to Mumbai. And I also wanted to have my own Shanti Construction Company, and fortunately today I have made Lotus Developers. His character Vijay inspired me to be where I am today. It is all because of Bachchan sahab.” As years passed, Anand managed to become Amitabh Bachchan’s neighbour. Additionally, he also bought the bungalow right behind Jalsa, which he eventually sold to the star for Rs 50 crore in 2013. Anand told SCREEN, “I feel so privileged to know him so closely. He treats me like his family. He always stands by me whenever I need him. I had a bungalow next to him and he wanted to expand his bungalow. He requested me to sell him my property and I did.” According to reports, Anand Pandit had bought the bungalow in 2010 as an investment. He lives in Janaki Kutir complex less than 50 metres away from Jalsa. On Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday, Anand Pandit shared how he was among the millions who thronged to Mr Bachchan’s bungalow to catch a glimpse of him. “I was an ardent fan who had grown up watching his films and a twist of fate then made me his neighbour when I bought a bungalow next to his. I eventually ended up selling it back to him and that is when we grew closer.” Previously, attending his 60th birthday party, which was also attended by Big B, Shah Rukh Khan shared that he goes out on drives with Anand at night. In a viral video from the producer’s birthday, SRK said, “In the night, at 12-1 am, he comes visits me and we roam around Juhu. He doesn’t tell me, ‘This is my building, that is my building.’ Instead, in the two-kilometre drive, he tells me barring two to three buildings, all buildings are his. Our journey becomes easy.”

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What inspired Anand Pandit to move to Mumbai? A: Anand Pandit was inspired by Amitabh Bachchan's 1978 film 'Trishul' and the character Vijay, who runs a construction business. This motivated him to leave his hometown Ahmedabad and move to Mumbai to start his own construction business. Q: What is Anand Pandit's current business? A: Anand Pandit currently runs Lotus Developers, a successful real estate development company in Mumbai. Q: How did Anand Pandit become Amitabh Bachchan's neighbor? A: Anand Pandit bought a bungalow near Jalsa, Amitabh Bachchan's residence, which eventually led to them becoming neighbors. Q: What significant transaction did Anand Pandit make with Amitabh Bachchan? A: Anand Pandit sold his bungalow, which was right behind Jalsa, to Amitabh Bachchan for Rs 50 crore in 2013. Q: What is Anand Pandit's relationship with Shah Rukh Khan? A: Anand Pandit and Shah Rukh Khan are close friends. SRK has shared that they often go on night drives together in Juhu, where Anand shows him the buildings he owns.

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