Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha has leased her premium sea-facing apartment in Mumbai’s Bandra West to the Consulate General of the State of Kuwait for a monthly rent of Rs 16 lakh.
The sprawling residence inside the 81 Aureate skyscraper will serve as the official accommodation for Kuwaiti Consul General Emad Abdul Aziz Al-Kharaz along with his family and staff. According to registered property documents, the 12-month lease agreement runs from June 7, 2026, to June 6, 2027.
The high-profile transaction came with a major upfront commitment. The total annual rent of Rs 1.92 crore was paid completely in advance by the licensee for the 26th-floor property. The apartment itself boasts a vast carpet area of 4,350 square feet and includes a dedicated 27-square-foot servant’s toilet area.
Because the tenant holds diplomatic status, the official paperwork bypassed standard bureaucratic hurdles. The registration process for Emad Abdul Aziz Al-Kharaz was completed on May 25, 2026, with the Consul General granted an exemption from appearing personally at the local Sub-Registrar office, as permitted under Section 88 of the Indian Registration Act.
Contractual terms split the ongoing financial responsibilities between the two parties. Sinha will continue paying the standard society maintenance charges, municipal taxes, and water taxes. Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti Consulate is on the hook for all day-to-day Common Area Maintenance and routine utility bills for the duration of their stay.