An unusual incident unfolded at Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic Mumbai residence after two snakes were reportedly seen in the lawnThe sighting prompted a rescue operation at the property.
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Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat sees snake scare (PC: Twitter)
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic Mumbai home Mannat recently became the centre of an unusual incident after two snakes were reportedly spotted in the property’s lawnThe sighting took place on August 17 on the auspicious occasion of Nag Panchami and prompted a rescue operation at the Bandra bungalowThe unexpected presence of the reptiles created a brief sense of concern among those at the property as efforts were made to handle the situation carefullyWhile one of the snakes was safely caught the second one managed to slip away during the searchThe incident soon drew attention due to the celebrity residence involved and the unusual timing of the sighting.
One snake rescued from Mannat
The incident reportedly came to light around 8 pm when a snake rescuer received a call about two reptiles inside the premisesA search was subsequently carried out around the property as the team tried to locate both snakes.
The rescue team eventually found one of them hiding beneath a ladderThe reptile measured approximately eight feet and was identified as a DhamanAlso known as the Indian rat snake, this species is non-venomous and is commonly found in different parts of India.
Second snake escapes during search
While one snake was successfully removed from the premises the rescue operation could not account for the second reptileReports by Hindustan Times suggest that the snake moved away when people began gathering around the areaThe team continued looking for it late into the evening but could not find the second snakeThe situation nevertheless brought some relief to Mannat’s staff and security personnel after it was confirmed that the rescued reptile was not venomous.
See viral video of snake rescue from Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat here
मुंबई में शाहरुख खान के घर में मिले दो सांप,सर्पप्रेमी विकी दुबे ने बताया कि ये 8 फ़ीट लम्बा धामन नस्ल का नॉन ज़हरीला साँप है..उसे रेस्क्यू किया गया#shahrukhkhan #snakes#mannat#mumbai pic.twitter.com/HjYVwhHRcn
— Rajni(बुंदेलखंडी) (@rajnisingh66) August 18, 2026
Why Mannat is one of Mumbai’s landmarks
Mannat Land’s End is located in Mumbai’s Bandra Bandstand area and has become much more than a private residenceThe sea-facing bungalow is one of the city’s most recognisable celebrity landmarks with fans regularly gathering outside hoping to see “The Badshah of Bollywood.”
The property has frequently featured in conversations around the actor’s life and careerThis time however the attention came from an unexpected visitor in the form of an eight-foot snake.
Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film King
Meanwhile Shah Rukh Khan is preparing for his next major release KingThe action thriller is directed by Siddharth Anand and is scheduled to arrive in theatres on December 24 2026The film features an ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Suhana Khan, Raghav Juyal and Rani MukerjiIt is among the most anticipated projects in the actor’s upcoming lineup.
