Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, popularly known as Sanju Baba, has announced the launch of his maiden restaurant venture, Solaire, in Mumbai. The restaurant, which will open at the Grand Hyatt in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), places the actor among a growing list of celebrities entering India’s expanding fine-dining and luxury hospitality market.
The announcement came directly from Dutt through Instagram, where he shared a glimpse of the interiors alongside the caption, “I’ve eaten around the world, now it’s my turn to plate it. The first of many! Welcome to @solaire_mumbai.” His post indicates that Solaire is not a one-time experiment but the beginning of a broader push into the food and beverage business.
Located in one of Mumbai’s busiest corporate and luxury districts, Solaire is designed to appeal to both the city’s high-profile business clientele and its food-focused social circuit. The interiors feature earthy tones, ambient lighting, and intimate seating arrangements, positioning the space as a blend of sophistication and comfort.
According to hospitality industry estimates, the premium dining segment in India has been growing at a compound annual rate of over 12 percent, with Mumbai accounting for nearly a third of the market. Dutt’s timing reflects a trend where celebrity-owned restaurants, including those by Shilpa Shetty and Priyanka Chopra, have found steady traction among urban diners.
For the actor, who has built a career spanning more than four decades in Indian cinema, Solaire marks a personal as well as professional milestone. “Having travelled extensively and sampled cuisines worldwide, this is my way of bringing those experiences back home,” he said in his announcement.
The restaurant is expected to open its doors later this year, with plans for additional outlets already being explored.
