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Cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma have acquired a large land parcel in Alibag near Mumbai, strengthening the growing trend of high-value real estate investments by celebrities and ultra high net worth individuals in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The couple purchased two adjoining plots spanning over 1.36 hectares for a total consideration of INR 37.86 crore, with the transaction registered in mid-January 2026. Alibag has increasingly emerged as a preferred destination for luxury second homes, offering proximity to Mumbai along with privacy and natural surroundings. The transaction highlights sustained demand for premium land assets in coastal micro-markets, particularly in the post-pandemic period, as affluent buyers seek lifestyle-oriented real estate investments.
Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma have purchased 1.36 hectares of land in Alibag, near Mumbai, for a total consideration of INR 37.86 crore, reinforcing the rising appeal of the coastal town among high-profile buyers. Advertisement
According to property registration documents reviewed by real estate data analytics firm CRE Matrix, the transaction was registered on January 13, 2026. The acquisition comprises two separate land parcels with a combined area of 21,010 square metres. The larger plot measures 14,740 square metres, while the second parcel spans 6,270 square metres.
The couple paid approximately INR 2.27 crore towards stamp duty for the transaction. The seller of the land is Sonali Amit Rajput, with Samira Land Assets acting as the confirming party, as per the registration details.
Alibag, located in Raigad district, has steadily transformed into a premium second-home destination over the past few years. Improved connectivity through ferry services, road infrastructure upgrades, and proximity to Mumbai have made it particularly attractive for celebrities, business leaders and ultra high net worth individuals seeking expansive land holdings and private retreats away from the city's dense urban environment.
Post the Covid-19 pandemic, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region has witnessed a noticeable surge in large-ticket real estate transactions involving film stars, cricketers, senior corporate executives and other affluent buyers. Preferences have increasingly shifted towards plotted developments, villas and land parcels that allow for customised homes, privacy and access to open spaces.
Market observers note that land transactions in Alibag and surrounding coastal belts have seen both rising values and limited availability, contributing to strong long-term investment interest. High-profile purchases such as this further enhance the location's status as a luxury residential and leisure hub.
The acquisition by Kohli and Sharma adds to a growing list of celebrity investments in the region and reflects continued confidence in premium real estate assets within well-connected yet low-density micro-markets around Mumbai.
Source - PTI
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