The former actor and model, who is married to real estate businessman Vikas Oberoi, has recently moved into their expansive new residence in Mumbai's Juhu.
Gayatri recalled one such gathering, saying, “We hosted a sit-down dinner for 65 people in early 2025 for the Epic Foundation.
‘It’s a home, not a hotel!’ But in function, it truly does run that efficiently,” she said.The kitchen was another important part of Vikas Oberoi's vision for the residence.
Gayatri Joshi began her career as a video jockey before stepping away to compete in in a beauty pageant.
Starring opposite Shah Rukh Khan, she played Geeta, an educated village woman, a role that earned widespread praise from both critics and audiences.
Gayatri and Vikas Oberoi Juhu home (Image Credits Architectural Digest India and Upper Crust)
Gayatri Oberoi's Juhu home is a nine-storey mansion
Gayatri Oberoi's home is designed for entertainment and intimate family spaces
Rooftop infinity pool that overlooks the Arabian Sea
Molteni kitchen was designed for hosting international chefs
Muted interiors bring together wood, marble and natural materials
Gayatri Oberoi’s art collection includes works by MF Husain and Ravinder Reddy
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Gayatri Oberoi, who stepped away from acting after making an impression as Geeta in Shah Rukh Khan led and Ashutosh Gowarikar directed 'Swades', has embraced a very different world away from the spotlight. The former actor and model, who is married to real estate businessman Vikas Oberoi, has recently moved into their expansive new residence in Mumbai's Juhu. Designed by renowned Italian architect Piero Lissoni, the home spans an extraordinary 75,000 sq ft across nine storeys and combines contemporary design with spaces created for both intimate family time and large-scale entertaining.The Oberois had been envisioning their dream home since 2015, which sprawls over nine floors and 75,000 square feet, with a focus on light, space and modern architecture. The finished residence features two entrances, a circular driveway and two separate staircases designed for different purposes.Describing the architectural approach, Lissoni told Architectural Digest, “It’s a large home but every corner is designed with intention. I’m a bit of a staircase fanatic and that's why there’s one for public use and one for private, each with its own architectural identity.”The two basement levels have been dedicated to parking and wellness facilities.One of these floors includes a private gym and spa, along with a 12-seater private theatre.The ground through third floors are largely devoted to entertaining, with expansive social areas and a grand salon. The layout reflects the couple's interest in hosting guests, including charity events and dinners. Gayatri recalled one such gathering, saying, “We hosted a sit-down dinner for 65 people in early 2025 for the Epic Foundation. It was one of those nights where everything flowed just right.”As the house rises, the spaces become increasingly private, with family lounges and more relaxed areas designed for everyday living.One of the standout features of the Juhu residence is its rooftop infinity pool, which offers an uninterrupted connection with the Arabian Sea. The sea-facing location has been incorporated into the design rather than treated simply as a backdrop. Gayatri is also involved with design curation at her husband’s company, Oberoi Realty. She explained that Vikas wanted the house to function with the efficiency of a luxury hospitality space.“Vikas always said the house should run like a boutique hotel—and initially, I hated that comparison. ‘It’s a home, not a hotel!’ But in function, it truly does run that efficiently,” she said.The kitchen was another important part of Vikas Oberoi's vision for the residence. He wanted the space to remain visible and integrated into the home's entertaining areas, opting for a Molteni kitchen. Gayatri recalled his instructions to Lissoni, saying, “He was very clear with Piero from day one: ‘I want to invite international chefs. I want to host charity dinners and open great wine’.”The kitchen consequently forms part of the home's broader entertainment philosophy, allowing large gatherings to move seamlessly between dining and social spaces.Despite the enormous scale of the property, the interiors reportedly avoid an overly ostentatious aesthetic. The couple opted for neutral colours, textured surfaces, wood and marble, with occasional brighter accents. Gayatri described their shared design preference, saying, “Both of us are drawn to natural materials—with the occasional burst of something vibrant.”Lissoni similarly described the philosophy behind the residence as a home intended to feel lived-in rather than designed merely to impress.“I like to say it’s a house designed for life: where private and social spaces coexist, where the interiors don’t shout, but whisper. The idea was not to create a statement house, but a home with soul,” he said.The residence also houses artworks collected by the couple over the years. Their collection includes works by celebrated Indian artists such as MF Husain, Ravinder Reddy and Manjit Bawa. Interestingly, the couple did not attempt to fill every available wall with art. Gayatri explained that many of the pieces were acquired during their travels and at auctions over the past several years.“I never wanted to take on that pressure of filling every wall. As the house came along and we travelled, we started picking up pieces we loved. Everything has been collected in the last five to seven years, during our travels as well as auctions,” she said. Gayatri Joshi began her career as a video jockey before stepping away to compete in in a beauty pageant. She appeared in Jagjit Singh's 'Kaghaz Ki Kashti' and Hans Raj Hans' 'Jhanjaria'. In 2004, she made her acting debut in Ashutosh Gowariker's critically acclaimed film 'Swades'. Starring opposite Shah Rukh Khan, she played Geeta, an educated village woman, a role that earned widespread praise from both critics and audiences.
