Rescue the Legacy: Saving the Crumbling Ancestral Homes of Bollywood Icons

The ancestral homes of Bollywood legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Peshawar are at risk of collapse due to recent earthquakes and neglect. Despite being declared national heritage sites in 2016, restoration has languished due to funding issues. Heritage advocates demand urgent action to preserve these cultural landmarks.

The ancestral homes of renowned Indian actors Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Peshawar face imminent collapse, warn heritage experts and locals, after recent earthquakes and rains further weakened the already fragile structures.

Declared national heritage sites in 2016, these historical buildings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have seen little restorative effort despite government intentions to convert them into museums. The century-old Kapoor Haveli shows significant structural damage, while Dilip Kumar’s house now lies in ruins, highlighting the need for immediate intervention.

While funds were allocated in 2021 for their purchase and conversion, progress has stalled. Preservationists urge authorities to act swiftly before these cultural icons are lost forever.