A Inside Tour of Saif Ali Khan Pataudi Palace : In Animal Movie

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In its first five days of release, Ranbir Kapoor's biggest hit film, Animal, has made over Rs 350 crore, breaking the record set by the Rs 11000 crore film Jawan. According to media accounts, the renowned movie was filmed at Saif Ali Khan's opulent home, the Pataudi Palace. Fans were quick to notice the vast lawns and hallways of Bollywood's Nawab's Rs800 crore home. 

The beautiful Pataudi Palace hallway served as the filming location for a scene in which Ranbir Kapoor's character, a bloodied Ranvijay, menacingly walks toward his father's room. Large lawns and gardens are also included in the film in various family moments that were also filmed in Saif Ali Khan's ancestral house. In the middle of the gunfire of the movie, the cast and crew posted several images of Pataudi Palace on social media. 
 

History of Pataudi Palace 

Here is some background information before we explore the Pataudi Palace's interiors. The palace was constructed by Iftikhar Ali Khan, the last Nawab to rule Pataudi, for his wife, a member of the Bhopal royal family. It is currently an inherited property of the family. In 1972,Robert Tor Russell from England and Karl Moltz von Heinz from Austria design edit. The palace was given to their son Mansoor Ali Khan and his wife Sharmila Tagore upon the death of Iftikhar Ali Khan.

Cost of Pataudi Palace

Full of culture, history, memories, and a regal legacy, the Pataudi Palace is located across ten acres in the Gurgaon region of Haryana. The palace, which is a valuable asset on the market, is a hundred years old and a part of the family's legacy. Pataudi Palace is thought to be worth approximately 800 crores. Given that Mansoor Ali Khan and his parents are interred there, the Pataudi Palace holds great sentimental value for the family.

Expansive grounds, a sizable swimming pool, a stable, some farmland, and over 150 rooms—seven bedrooms, seven dressing rooms, seven billiards rooms, and opulent dining halls and drawing rooms—define the Pataudi Palace, a true royal house.

Saif Ali Khan hired Mumbai-based architect and interior designer Darshini Shah to renovate and furnish certain areas of the palace to give it a more homely feel after he was awarded the property back.

Winter 2019 in the Pataudi Palace with Saif, Kareena, Soha, and Kunal

Lounge AreaAt the Pataudi Palace with Kunal Khemu and Soha Ali Khan

The historic palace's restored interiors preserve its beauty while giving it a modern feel. The photograph above shows the gorgeous painting and some antique frames against a bright yellow background. The elegant English floral print of the couch adds to the space's vintage appeal. The elegant floor rug, which matches the couch's floral design, should not be missed because it really elevates the upscale feel of the space.

Of Majestic Halls and Additional Spaces in the Palace

To put it mildly, the palace's hallways are breathtaking. As you can see from the picture above, the walls are lined with framed pictures from the family's illustrious past, and the floors are finished in checkered marble, which accounts for more than 80% of the heritage feel. Magnificent crystal chandeliers and the antique lights adorning the walls both significantly contribute to establishing the space's theme.

At the Pataudi Palace, Saif Ali Khan is posing with a taxi dermied tiger. 

There are relics from a bygone period displayed on a blue wall near the entry. The exquisitely carved light fittings have smalls words on exhibit beneath them, but the beautiful taxi dermied tiger steals the show. 

Bedrooms at Pataudi Palace

The palace's bedrooms are truly suited for a king. The design and decor include wooden floors, elaborate vintage furniture, a grand poster bed with a bed skirt, an opulent rug, and aristocratic artwork. The remaining bedrooms all have magnificent themes and adhere to the same style. 

Interior of the Pataudi Palace billiards room

In Pataudi Palace's there are billiards halls. Long Persian carpets are positioned around the table to provide players with stable footing as they play, and the room's flooring, which features black and white marbles in a checkered pattern, matches the rest of the house. There are old pictures hanging on the wall, and the room's shelves and chest all have a nostalgic feel to them. A sizable section of the room has leather chairs for players to relax on while they wait for their turn. 

The Pataudi Palace Exterior

The gardens on the property are in keeping with the aesthetics of Saif Ali Khan's Pataudi Palace, which is a declaration of class and tradition. The palace is surrounded by a large garden area; the exterior has attractive landscaping and is full of vibrant flowers and other eye-catching exhibit plants. This area also features a sizable swimming pool with sun-lounging decks and umbrellas. From the pictures below, you can also see various swings and other kid-friendly play places. The tombstones of the Pataudi household's forefathers can also be found in the garden, along with a few fountains.

Some other Pataudi place images

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