Actor Ajay Devgn has once again found himself embroiled in controversy. Just days after Maharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Munde issued show-cause notices to Ajay Devgn, Shah Rukh Khan and Tiger Shroff over their association with surrogate advertisements for pan masala brands, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) demolished portions of a bungalow linked to the actor in Juhu, Mumbai, over alleged unauthorised construction.
The civic body carried out the demolition on October 12 after construction work allegedly continued despite a notice directing that it be stopped.
The bungalow, located in Kapol Co-operative Housing Society in Juhu, was reportedly leased to Florian Hurel Salon Private Limited. The company allegedly carried out interior modifications, including installing partition walls and windows, without obtaining the necessary permissions.
Why did the BMC demolish portions of Ajay Devgn's bungalow?
According to reports, the BMC's Building Proposal Department had not granted the required approvals for the work at the property.
On September 10, 2026, the civic body issued a notice under Section 354A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, directing the owner or occupant to stop the work immediately and submit the necessary permissions and documents within 24 hours.
The notice pertained to the property bearing CTS No. 841, Plot No. 10, in Kapol Co-operative Housing Society, Juhu. It reportedly stated that construction involving Siporex blocks was being carried out without the required permission.
As the work allegedly continued despite the notice, the BMC proceeded to demolish portions of the construction on October 12.
Ajay Devgn's team issues clarification
Following the demolition, Ajay Devgn's team clarified that the property was not the actor's residence but a separate bungalow that had been rented out.
In its statement, the team said, "We would like to clarify that the property in question is not Ajay Devgn's residence, but a separate property that has been rented out. We have applied to the BMC for the requisite permissions in respect of one of our properties and are duly complying with all applicable BMC rules, regulations and guidelines. The necessary changes, alterations and modifications, as required by the BMC, have been carried out."
Details of the bungalow leased to a salon company
The 7,802-square-foot bungalow, situated at Plot S-10, N S Road No. 11, in the JVPD Scheme, was reportedly leased to Florian Hurel Salon Private Limited under a registered leave-and-licence agreement dated August 10, 2026.
According to the reported details, the five-year agreement involved a total amount of Rs 10.61 crore, with the monthly rent starting at Rs 16 lakh and an annual escalation of 5 per cent.
The Devgn family had also sought a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the housing society to lease the property to the salon company.
In a letter dated July 22, 2026, the society's then-authorised officer confirmed that Veena Virendra Devgan and Vishal, also known as Ajay Devgn, were members of the society and the legal owners of the property. The letter stated that the society had no objection to the lease.
However, the housing society reportedly maintained that its NOC permitted the bungalow to be leased on a leave-and-licence basis but did not explicitly authorise a change of use from residential to commercial. It also argued that the NOC did not permit structural alterations or changes related to services at the property.
What is the Vimal Elaichi advertisement controversy?
Separately, Ajay Devgn has faced scrutiny over his long-running association with Vimal Elaichi advertisements. Maharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Munde issued show-cause notices to Devgn, Shah Rukh Khan and Tiger Shroff over advertisements allegedly promoting pan masala products through surrogate branding.
The FDA reportedly said that the expression "VIMAL Elaichi" could associate the advertisement with the Vimal Pan Masala brand, potentially misleading consumers and indirectly promoting a prohibited product.
