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Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor Homes Crumble in Peshawar
17 May
Summary
- Ancestral homes of Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Peshawar are on the verge of collapse.
- The 2016-declared national heritage buildings were weakened by recent rains and tremors.
- Despite government approvals for museums, no preservation work has begun in five years.
The ancestral homes of legendary Indian actors Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Peshawar are facing imminent collapse due to neglect and recent weather events. Both buildings, declared national heritage in 2016, have suffered structural damage from continuous rains and earthquake tremors. Experts and locals are raising urgent concerns about their deteriorating condition, fearing they could crumble before the upcoming monsoon season.
The Kapoor Haveli, a century-old structure, has significant cracks and weakened foundations, while Dilip Kumar's house shows caved-in roofs and crumbling walls. Although the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government approved funds in 2021-22 for their purchase and conversion into museums, and again in July 2025 for restoration, no tangible progress has been made in over five years. Officials cite a lack of funds and resources, despite commitments to create museums in the actors' names.
