And here's how you can stay there
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If you have ever wondered what it feels like to live in a celebrity’s home, here’s your chance to find out. Airbnb’s newest collaboration is with superstar Shah Rukh and designer Gauri Khan, who have opened doors to their Delhi abode for travellers to rent. That’s right, you can now live in SRK’s shoes for a night.
In an online press event announcing the collaboration, Gauri reminisced her favourite memories of days spent in the house, and said she has customised each corner to evoke feelings of nostalgia, and symbolise fond moments shared by the Khans.
Titled the ‘Home With Open Arms’ after Shah Rukh Khan’s famous pose, the luxury home sits within the leafy neighbourhood of Panchsheel Park in New Delhi.
Director-choreographer Farah Khan hosted the event. Gauri added that her love for Airbnb began when the family rented a house in Los Angeles, USA. As Airbnb’s first celebrity host in India, Gauri adds that she has refurbished the home for travellers, marked by bold hues, an abundance of natural light and an impressive art collection.
Ahead of its IPO filing, Airbnb has revealed serious losses over the past years. In 2020, hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, Airbnb said revenue fell 32% to $2.5 billion in the first nine months. “The pandemic forced a financial reckoning,” the company stated. In May, Airbnb cut 1,900 employees and slashed investments in programmes such as movie production.