BAREILLY: ‘Jhumka gira re, Bareilly ke bazaar mein,’ the Asha Bhosle song filmed on actress Sadhna for the 1966 film ‘Mera Saaya’ immortalized Bareilly for generations of movie goers. Now the city has finally acknowledged the ornament, planning to hang a huge ‘jhumka’ (earring) on display at a trisection here.The jhumka which Sadhna’s character famously dropped at the Bareilly market will resurface as a tribute to her in the form of a massive replica to be put up at a space 14 metres in diameter at Delapir trisection, according to city officials.“When people from across the country visit Bareilly, they look for the jhumka due to the evergreen popularity of the song. However, people at times are disappointed when they do not find any landmark in the city that can be associated with the fallen jhumka,” said Shashank Vikram Singh, vice-chairman of Bareilly Development Authority (BDA), talking to TOI.For the display, authorities have invited designs and designs from designers. Based on the concept of jhumka, locals can submit intricate jewellery designs describing the dimensions and material that has to be used. As Bareilly is also famous for surma (kohl), zari embroidery and manjha (kite string), locals can submit designs of jhumka taking inspiration from these objects as well. The last date of submitting design ideas is March 18 and the person whose concept is selected will get a cash reward of Rs 25,000.According to officials of BDA, a space of 14 metres has been especially marked at Delapir trisection where the jhumka will be hung. As part of the same project, BDA will widen the crossing and adjoining roads from the current two lanes to four. The 1.5 km long stretch from Delapir to Dharamkata will be widened from two lanes to four. “We will also develop structures based on specific themes at the crossings and trisections around Delapir,” said Ajay Singh, chief engineer, BDA.A budget of Rs 6.50 crore has been allotted for beautification of Delapir, including hanging of the jhumka, widening of roads and renovation of crossings. The work is expected to be completed in next three months. “For widening of roads, we will have to shift electric poles which will consume much time. We are developing Delapir as a model and after its success, we will take up similar initiatives in other parts of the city,” said Ajay Singh.