Amitabh Bachchan buys land in Ayodhya for Rs 14.50 crore
As per the official documents, the 81-year-old has bought a piece of land in The Sarayu, which is a 7-star mixed-use enclave being developed in Ayodhya by Mumbai-based builders, The House of Abhinandan Lodha.
With consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya is nearing, several Indian billionares have been scrabmbling to buy land in the upcoming pilgrim city.Latest entrant on the the bandwagon is Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan . The actor is reported to have purchased a sprawling plot worth Rs 14.50 crore in Ayodhya.
As per the official documents, the 81-year-old has bought a piece of land in The Sarayu, which is a 7-star mixed-use enclave being developed in Ayodhya by Mumbai-based builders, The House of Abhinandan Lodha.
The land which Big B has purchased is spread over 10,000 square feet and the actor sealed the deal by paying a staggering Rs 14.50 crore.
Set to be formally launched on January 22, the day prime minster Narendra Modi inaugurates the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, The Sarayu is spread over 51 acres. Speaking about his investment in the project, Bachchan said, “I am looking forward to embark on this journey with The House of Abhinandan Lodha for The Sarayu in Ayodhya, a city that holds a special place in my heart. The timeless spirituality and cultural richness of Ayodhya have forged an emotional connection that transcends geographical boundaries. This is a start of a heartfelt journey into the soul of Ayodhya, where tradition and modernity seamlessly co-exist, creating an emotional tapestry that resonates with me deeply. I am looking forward to building my home in the global spiritual capital.”
The actor’s birthplace Allahabad (now Prayagraj) is a four-hour drive from Ayodhya through National Highway 330.
Calling it a “milestone moment” for his company, Abhinandan Lodha, chairman, HoABL said they were thrilled to welcome Bachchan as the “first citizen” of The Sarayu, which is located about 15 mins away from the ram temple, and 30 mins away from the Ayodhya international airport. “His investment in our Ayodhya project reflects confidence in the city’s economic potential and deep appreciation for its spiritual heritage,” he said, adding that Bachchan’s association would turn the project into “a symbol of Ayodhya’s global spiritual significance”.