Celebs articulate on World Heritage Day!
TV stars sharing about their love for historical buildings in India and abroad.
Published: Saturday,Apr 18, 2015 17:16 PM GMT-06:00
India is known for its striking heritage buildings and monuments like Taj Mahal, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Gate Way of India, Old Fort and many more. Our very own Rajasthan, also known as the Hill of Forts' has some great history attached to it. On this auspicious occasion of World Heritage Day (April 18) and the 50th anniversary of the International Council for Sites and Monuments (ICOMOS), Tellybuzz spoke to few TV stars who disclosed their love for historical buildings in India and abroad.
I have spent a lot of time in Delhi and this city is full of heritage property and I have visited most of them. From Red Fort to Qutub Minar, Old fort I love them all. The first thing that strikes me is how these buildings were made; they are made to such perfection. My all time favourite is Gwalior Fort, it's huge. There was a hole in the wall of this fort which connected to the road. So, if you are standing at one end of the whole, which is on the road, and you say something, you could listen to that inside the quilla. I would love to cover all of them specially ones in India.
As a child I always use to carry a bag along with me, so that I don't litter the place, I would suggest that all my fans should do the same.
As I am from Hyderabad, my all time favourite is Char Minar. Whenever I am in that city I make a point to visit the place with my friends or family. The one I haven't visited but would like to visit in future is Hagia Sofia in Turkey and Machu Picchu in Peru. As I am also devotee Lord Shiva, I would love to visit all the twelve Jyotirlingas. I have visited only one so far and that is Trimbakeshwar Temple in Nasik. I feel all the temples show how diverse our Indian culture is and one should definitely visit them.
My all time favourite is undoubtedly Taj Mahal and truly deserves to be part of Seven Wonders of the World. But there is so much of politics which is going around it, I hope it ends soon. I went on a trip to Europe but I didn't get an opportunity to visit Eiffel Tower. I would love to visit there soon.
In order to preserve our heritage I feel we all should protest for it, because this how you can actually make the Indian government work and yes even media should get involved in order to spread the message across the world.
I think this is the very apt question for me because many people are not aware about the fact that St. Xaviers college is a part of World Heritage Organisation and I am very honoured to be a part of it as I have lived my college life in that beautiful palace. Rarely people get an opportunity to stay and study in that campus. It's a dream for many and I am blessed that I was one of them to achieve it. I haven't explored anything beyond India, so I would like to explore as many historical monuments as possible as I am a hard core traveller.
I love Taj Mahal a lot that I have actually visited it twice. But now due to acid rain and factory pollution it has completely turned yellow and I hope that our government soon take some action to preserve it. Other than that I am a big fan of Maharana Pratap and have heard a lot of stories around it, so I would surely be visiting City Palace and Chittorgarh Fort in Udaipur soon.
After reading this we as a citizen of India, we should take one step further in order to preserve our heritage, culture and the beauty of India.
ALSO READ: Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Samridhii Shukla celebrates birthday on set with Cast and Crew
Nice
Awesome
Loved
LOL
OMG
Cry
Fail
Comments (12)
Monica Sehgal u r just awesum gal... loving ur acting in Manmarziyan
9 years ago
Monica sehgal what refreshing views and shaven reddy gave a unique piece of himself here. You all are rocking DYM with Kashmira Irani and Aham sharma.
9 years ago
As a fan I always look forward to know about Arjun's point of view on a subject India forums keep giving us articles featuring Arjun
9 years ago
Meri aashiqui tumse hi rrocks Shakti arora Rahika madan Arjun bijlani Chirag desai Rocks
9 years ago
Arjun, you're welcome in Paris anytime ;) ! Indeed, Taj Mahal deserves to be the one gem among 7 wonders of the World ! The prestige of the edifice itself can be seen through various pics on the net, don't need to go in front of to measure it !
9 years ago
Arjun loves travelling.He shared with fans so many pics and videos of his Europe visit and we simply loved it. Arjun when you get the opportunity to visit new places, enjoy your trip and do share your experience with us
9 years ago
Arjun's favourite is Taj Mahal :) Thanks IF
9 years ago
#Arjun bijlani #Chirag deesai #Meri #aashiqui #tum #se #hi # rocks
9 years ago
chalo next time it will be Eiffel tower for u... the kind of travel love u have ... u will defo see more
9 years ago
Taj mahal is one of the most romantic and beautiful destinations in the world... well said Arjun Bijlani :)
9 years ago