Legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan is planning to construct a community rest house in Ayodhya as a tribute to his late father, the renowned poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan. The proposed dharamshala will be built on a residential plot acquired by the veteran actor in the sacred Uttar Pradesh city.
The property, valued at approximately fifteen crore rupees, is set to be transformed into a welcoming sanctuary for travelers and devotees. Architectural plans for the facility outline a multi-story building featuring more than twenty guest rooms designed to accommodate visitors making the pilgrimage to the historic destination.
Local municipal authorities are currently reviewing the submitted blueprints to ensure compliance with regional zoning and building codes. As part of the standard municipal procedure, the development authority has opened the architectural layout to public review, allowing residents and community stakeholders to submit feedback and suggestions.
Official approval for the project is anticipated soon, with construction crews expected to break ground on the site as early as October. Once completed, the memorial facility aims to alleviate accommodation shortages for tourists and religious pilgrims visiting the rapidly developing city, while simultaneously celebrating the enduring literary legacy of the Bachchan family.
Ayodhya has experienced a surge in tourism and real estate interest following recent infrastructural developments and the inauguration of the Ram Mandir. Numerous prominent cultural figures, business leaders, and celebrities have invested in local land parcels to establish facilities that serve the growing influx of visitors.
Amitabh Bachchan remains one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, with a career spanning over five decades. By establishing this philanthropic resting place in Ayodhya, the actor blends personal commemoration with practical support for the millions of travelers who journey to the holy city each year.
Reporting based on coverage first published by The Times of India. Read the original report at The Times of India.
