With the Ram Temple coming up in Ayodhya, several bigwigs have already started investing their money in the city and Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan too seems to have joined the bandwagon. The actor has reportedly purchased a sprawling plot worth a whopping 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 that Big B has purchased is spread over 10,000 square feet and the actor sealed the deal by paying a staggering ₹14.50 crore.

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According to the official website of The Sarayu, the property is located just 15 minutes away from the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and is being developed on the banks of the sacred Sarayu River, from which it derives its name

Big B is now looking forward to building a house there. In an official statement, he mentioned that the city of Ayodhya holds a special place in his heart. “The timeless spirituality and cultural richness of Ayodhya have forged an emotional connection that transcends geographical boundaries,” he said.

“This is the 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,” he added.

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This story was originally published on the Free Press Journal.