Instagram released a new video with Shahid Kapoor on November 29, built around a light game of “two truths and one lie.” But instead of the usual format, the actor turns it into a small tour of his home and the unspoken rules he and his family follow. The clip moves through different parts of the house, giving a casual look at the couple’s space, their routines and the elements that make the home personal.
A peek into the upper floor
The video opens at the entrance with Shahid walking into the upper level of the duplex. He pauses at the living area, where a Subodh Kerkar artwork can be seen on the wall. Sculptural cane lighting from The Wicker Story hangs from the ceiling. A sofa from Arketipo and a larger seat from Shivan and Narresh Homes anchor the space.
The actor points out that everything here has been collected over time, books from Mira’s father, corners filled with memories from their European travels, and pieces that reflect their taste more than trends. His first “truth” is revealed right there, shoes are allowed inside the house as he gestures at his own, admitting he rarely takes them off because it’s simply convenient.
Mornings at home and little detours
The walk-through cuts to a ceiling fixture crafted by Oorjaa. While the camera pans upward, Shahid talks about a typical non-shoot day. He wakes up around 8:30 am, spends some quiet time with his children, and steps out with Mira for coffee. There are days he meets friends or catches a film in a theatre. Pickleball also finds a place in his routine, along with the usual dose of phone calls and Instagram scrolling.
The music rule and a stop at the balcony
The next “truth” comes quickly and that is nobody touches the music system. Shahid says, “Guests don’t get to change the tracks.” Music, for him, is personal, and it stays under his control.
The clip then moves toward the balcony, a generous 500-square-foot extension with a view of the city. Furnished in a relaxed, bohemian style, it’s one of the family’s favourite spots. Here, he sums up his film career in a single line as he calls it “a dream come true.”
His final “rule” is linked to meals. He first says guests must always finish the food on their plates. Later, this is revealed to be the “lie” of the game. The couple never enforces that rule. Shahid adds that offering food is part of being a good host, not a rigid household instruction.
A home designed for work, life and everything in between
Beyond the short video, the house itself has an interesting story. As per Architectural Digest, the house spreads across almost 10,000 square feet, the four-bedroom duplex is built with spaces for family life, work, entertainment and personal hobbies. The upper level includes a glam room, a guest room, a home theatre, a DJ table, an open-air gym, a lounge, a pantry and an office.
Shahid says the layout allows both him and Mira to move from home to work without feeling like work intrudes on their personal space. The children have their own areas, guests have comfortable rooms and the family still finds corners to spend time together.
Hosting, cricket nights and pickleball sundays
Architectural Digest further reveals that the couple loves entertaining. Cricket match gatherings, film screenings, and long Sunday evenings with friends are common. Many of these end with spontaneous pickleball sessions downstairs.
Shahid recalls growing up in a house where his mother loved hosting. He says he wanted to recreate that energy, a home filled with fresh flowers, warm lighting and enough food to make people feel welcome.
Mira, on the other hand, enjoys tablescaping. Her collection includes pieces from Wedgwood, Chilewich and design stores from Copenhagen. She often brings back trays and dinnerware from Spain, Italy and England.
Shahid and Mira’s home designed by Annkur Khosla
For the interiors, the couple worked with designer Annkur Khosla. Mira describes her as the perfect mediator because Shahid and she often have opposite preferences. Shahid leans toward bold, avant-garde choices. Mira looks for practical details like durability, storage and easy maintenance.
They even split voting power where Mira had veto rights in the kitchen and kids’ rooms, while Shahid had his say upstairs. Everything else was up for negotiation.
The home’s centrepiece: A black geometric staircase
The central staircase is the visual anchor of the duplex. Rooms and open spaces branch out around it, letting natural light flow through. The house uses earthy colours, clean lines and green corners, a style that reminds Mira of the Chattarpur farmhouse she grew up in.
She also brought many books from her parents’ home, including several from her father’s long-built collection.
Designing a home during the pandemic
Surprisingly, the entire home was designed online during the pandemic. The planning took 14 months. The family lived in Punjab during that time and visited the site once a month. Their contractor, Laxman Mistry, handled the finer details on-ground.
The couple selected furniture from both global and local makers. Lighting, in particular, became a major project. Shahid prefers dim, moody atmospheres, while Mira likes bright, open spaces. They used lighting pieces from Erco, Paul Matter and customised designs from Oorjaa.
Mira laughs as she says half the home’s budget may have gone into the ceiling, but the effect was worth every bit.
Art, memories and personal taste
Art features heavily across the home. Mira worked with consultant Maya Puri to build her collection. Her first-ever purchase, a Radhakrishnan sculpture, sits in the entrance lobby. A colour-changing piece by Yuvaan Bothysathuvar hangs in the dining room, and a commissioned artwork by Subodh Kerkar has become a favourite for both her and Shahid.
She still has a wish list, names like Subodh Gupta, Senaka Senanayake and Diana Al-Hadid remain on it.
Settling into the community
Three years in, the family has fully settled into the neighbourhood. Their daughter Misha uses the building’s climbing wall to practise. Mira’s mother enjoys swimming in the pool. Shahid and Mira appreciate having close friends just a few floors away, allowing spontaneous late-night plans in pyjamas.
Mira describes their home as “a real-life cocoon,” and the warmth in the video shared by Instagram echoes that sentiment.
