Amitabh Bachchan's Jalsa caught in family property dispute: All you need to know

A family property dispute has emerged over Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan's Juhu bungalow, Jalsa. His sister-in-law, Ramola Bachchan, has reportedly challenged a 1993 gift deed that transferred ownership of the property to Jaya Bachchan, claiming the transaction took place without her knowledge or consent.The complaint has reached the office of the Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies in Andheri, where a hearing has been initiated. The dispute comes as Jalsa remains the venue for Bachchan's regular interactions with fans, including his long-running 'Sunday Darshan'.According to Mumbai Mirror, Ramola, who is married to Amitabh's younger brother Ajitabh Bachchan, has filed multiple complaints with the registration authorities over the past seven months. She has claimed that Jalsa was originally registered in her name before its ownership was transferred to Jaya through the gift deed.Records maintained by the Kapol Housing Society reportedly identify Jaya Bachchan as the owner. However, the Maharashtra government's Property Card continues to carry Ramola's name. The dispute reportedly resurfaced after attempts were made to replace her name with Jaya's in the government records. Ramola has also questioned how the 1993 document was executed. According to her complaints, the gift deed was prepared on plain paper without the payment of stamp duty at the time. She has also alleged that it did not carry the signatures of witnesses.She has further questioned the document's subsequent registration and regularisation under the Maharashtra government's Abhay Yojana scheme. Deputy Registrar Faiyaz Mulani confirmed that the complaint had been received and said a hearing had begun. The parties concerned have been asked to submit their responses.Amitabh Bachchan reportedly did not respond to queries, while Jaya Bachchan could not be reached. A spokesperson for Abhishek Bachchan declined to comment and described the dispute as an internal family matter. The authorities have yet to determine the validity of the disputed documents and ownership claims.Fans gather outside JalsaBachchan continued his 'Sunday Darshan' ritual on November 8, meeting fans gathered outside Jalsa and wishing them a happy Diwali. The 84-year-old actor did not use the bulletproof glass that had been placed around him during his previous Sunday appearance.His son, actor Abhishek Bachchan, and film producer Bunty Walia were also present and oversaw the security arrangements as he greeted fans. It was Bachchan's second 'Sunday Darshan' since a threatening letter sent to the Mumbai Mayor mentioned him alongside several other celebrities in the city.Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant commented on the removal of the bulletproof glass. He said, "Whether bullet-proof glass is removed as it shows the government in bad light or threat is over, this is something only Amitabh Ji can answer. But Bollywood celebrities are living under fear of criminals inside Sabarmati jail." Sawant was referring to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Members of Bishnoi's gang had recently claimed responsibility for a firing attack on actor Tiger Shroff.- Ends