Boney Kapoor Approaches Madras HC After 3 People Claim Sridevi's Chennai Property

Film producer Boney Kapoor has approached the Madras High Court to safeguard a cherished Chennai property that belonged to his late wife, the legendary actress Sridevi. He alleges that three individuals are falsely claiming ownership of the estate through fraudulent means, The Hindu reported.

What's the Dispute About?
The property in question is a farmhouse on Chennai's scenic East Coast Road (ECR), which served as a private retreat for Sridevi and her family.

Kapoor stated in court that Sridevi legally bought this property back in 1988 from its original owner. Now, over three decades later, three people-a woman and her two sons-are asserting their rights to it. They claim the woman was the second wife of a son of the original owner.

Kapoor's case hinges on the timeline. He argues that this "second marriage" in 1975 was not legal because the man's first wife was still alive at the time and only passed away in 1999. Therefore, the claims made by her and her sons are invalid.

What Did the Court Say?
The court has taken note of Kapoor's plea. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh has directed a local revenue official to investigate the matter and make a decision within four weeks regarding the legal heirship certificate that these individuals possess.

A Family Legacy
Sridevi, who married Boney Kapoor in 1996, passed away tragically in 2018. The property is part of the legacy she left for her daughters, Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor, who have both followed in their mother's footsteps into the film industry. The case is about protecting this family asset from what Kapoor's legal team describes as an unlawful takeover.