One of the world’s best all-rounders and cricket legend, Kapil Dev was the revered captain of the famous 1983 Indian cricket team that lifted the World Cup that year. Kapil Dev made his debut for Haryana in state cricket and played in the national team for the very first time in the 1978-79 Test series versus Pakistan. He is also known as the first genuine pace bowler in the Indian team. He ultimately retired in 1994, while holding the world record for the highest number of Test wickets and this record was only surpassed in 2000 by Courtney Walsh.
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Today, Kapil Dev keeps busy as a cricket commentator and writer and is an ambassador for several brands. He is also behind several successful business ventures. Kapil Dev house address is in New Delhi. Apart from the location of the mansion, the interiors are said to be stunningly designed.
Kapil Dev house: Venue for 1983 World Cup stars reunion in 2023
Former captains of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar, decided to meet up with their teammates from the 1983 World Cup at team captain Kapil Dev’s house in Delhi. Apart from the duo and the host Kapil Dev, Kirti Azad, Madan Lal, and Sunil Valson were also present at the union. Gavaskar and Shastri shared the photos of this get together on Instagram.
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In his Instagram post, Gavaskar said, “Wonderful to catch up with the Delhi boys of the ‘83 World Cup team at skipper Kapil’s home. Celebrated India’s win in the Delhi Test. Great dinner, great conversations and a great evening”.
“Enjoying a great evening at the Captain’s home in the capital with my colleagues of 83 after India’s sweeping success,” said Shastri.
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Kapil Dev residence bungalow in Sundar Nagar
There are several interesting stories about the house of Kapil Dev. Kapil Dev house address is in Sundar Nagar, which is one of the posh residential localities in south Delhi. Inside tours of the house are rare since Kapil Dev is known to be an immensely private person. Kapil Dev initially lived in a joint family in Chandigarh. However, he and his wife Romi, made the decision to shift base to New Delhi in the year 1984 and it has been Kapil Dev home address since.
This move came after the Indian team emerged victorious at the World Cup and was prompted by several concerns. It was difficult for Kapil Dev to depart from his beloved hometown although he was constantly traveling for his cricket and had to frequently drive overnight to Palam, the suburb in New Delhi, from Chandigarh, for catching his flights. Romi’s grandfather owned a sprawling bungalow in the capital which eventually became the lavish Kapil Dev home of today.
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Kapil Dev house history
However, the legend goes that the first floor was occupied by a long-term tenant, namely Bharat Petroleum. It was not becoming feasible to get the space cleared and it was becoming an issue. The residential area at Sundar Nagar was prime and quiet with plenty of greenery and it was less than one kilometer away from the Delhi Golf Club and the National Stadium where he trained. The Delhi Zoo is also located adjacent to the property.
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Yet, 39 Sundar Nagar remained out of reach until Kapil Dev met the then-BCCI President, NKP Salve after winning the World Cup in 1983. He congratulated the Indian captain and expressed his desire to reward him for this fantastic accomplishment. Kapil Dev then asked him for a small favour and Salve took care of things. Bharat Petroleum was persuaded by Salve to leave the floor and Dev finally shifted to New Delhi. He remains indebted to Salve for this gesture, something he mentions even today. Sundar Nagar continues to maintain its highly posh status and is home to the crème-de-la-crème of Delhi society.
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Kapil Dev house: Rooms and other specifications
The drawing room has elegant period furniture in polished and sophisticated wood. There is a low table at the center with a massive brass top. There are numerous paintings on the walls, including one by MF Hussain. There is a wooden staircase towards the right that goes into the first floor, beneath which stands a well-stocked bar. There is a rectangular dining table on the other side, big enough for accommodating an entire cricket team and more. In fact, Kapil Dev even has ‘KD’ monograms for his Chinaware. The basement acts as the legend’s office. It has an elegant mahogany desk.
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Kapil Dev also owns other properties including a residence-cum-commercial space at B-41, Greater Kailash-I, which was in the news earlier for his wife’s boutique, ‘This N That’. The residence is on the first floor while the boutique is positioned on the floor above the same.
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FAQs
Where does Kapil Dev live?
Kapil Dev lives in New Delhi at Sundar Nagar, one of the poshest areas in the national capital.
What is the Kapil Dev house address?
The house address of Kapil Dev is 39, Sundar Nagar.
What is the net worth of Kapil Dev?
Kapil Dev is estimated to have a net worth of USD 30 million or roughly Rs 220 crores, as per estimates.
(Images courtesy Kapil Dev’s Instagram account)
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