An Indian-origin real estate developer and film producer has purchased 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's Los Angeles home. Anita Verma-Lallian acquired the Pacific Palisades property for $8.55 million. Before moving in, Ms Verma-Lallian and her family performed a traditional 'puja' ceremony to bless the space and honour the late actor's spirit. Mr Perry was found dead in the same house last year.

Verma-Lallian, who also founded a film production company, posted photos on social media showing her in the house, holding a traditional Hindu blessing ceremony for a new property.

“The moment I walked into the home, I absolutely fell in love with the features, especially the view of the Pacific Ocean. We knew it was ‘the one’ and decided to write an offer on it immediately,” she wrote.

“As a real estate developer myself, I believe every property has a history that we may or may not know about, and every home carries the energy that the current owner brings to it.  I am Hindu, and it’s customary to do a blessing and prayer anytime you buy a new home.”

Verma-Lallian explained that her decision to buy the house had nothing to do with who lived in it but she planned to retain some of the original features of the house.

“We chose to honour the positive aspects of the previous owner’s life, his immense talent, and all the joy he brought to so many people. The decision to purchase the home had nothing to do with the previous owner, just our love of the home,” she said.