Veteran actor Dilip Kumar's ancestral home in Pak declared national heritage

July 13, 2014 20:30

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar's ancestral home here has been declared as a national heritage and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has ordered authorities to acquire the dilapidated property, a move he hopes would bring Pakistan and India closer.

Sharif has already approved a summary in this regard and sent it to Information Ministry, which has forwarded it to director general Pakistan National Council of Arts for implementation of the orders.

After acquiring Kumar's home the government is planning to convert it into a museum, The Nation newspaper reported. Kumar's 130 square meter home is located in Peshawar's famous Qisa Khawani Bazaar area and is in a shabby condition, the report said.

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