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Ranveer Singh’s Wax Figure Graces Madame Tussauds London

Ranveer’s wax figure is seen in a colourful sherwani. Another wax figure shows the actor in a black suit with a white pattern and a bow…reports Asian Lite News

It’s a special moment for actor Ranveer Singh as he got his wax figures displayed at the iconic Madame Tussauds museum in London.
Taking to Instagram, Ranveer shared a few pictures from the museum as he posed alongside his wax statues.

“Growing up, I was fascinated by old photos of my parents alongside some of the world’s most famous & prominent personalities, only to realize that they were wax figures at London’s famed Madame Tussauds. The allure of that mythical museum stayed with me, making it surreal to now have my very own wax figure there. Gratitude fills me as my figure stands amongst the most accomplished personalities in the world. An unforgettable moment, compelling me to reflect on the magical cinematic journey that has led me to this moment,” Ranveer captioned the post.

Ranveer also shared a photo of his mother posing with his wax statue and wrote, “My whole universe #Maa. See how proud she is. God is kind. I am truly blessed.” Ranveer’s wax figure is seen in a colourful sherwani. Another wax figure shows the actor in a black suit with a white pattern and a bow.

The actor’s post is filled with congratulatory wishes.
“Apna time aa gaya ,” Ranveer’s sister-in-law Anisha Padukone commented. “[?][?],” Actor Anil Kapoor commented.
In 2019, Ranveer’s wife, actor Deepika Padukone got a wax statue at Madame Tussauds London. Meanwhile, on the film front, Ranveer is all set to surprise audience with his exciting line-up of is films next year.
He will be seen reprising his role of Simmba in Rohit Shetty’s cop drama ‘Singham Again’, which also stars his wife Deepika Padukone, actors Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff and Kareena Kapoor Khan.

Ranveer will also headline Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Don 3’.While announcing the film, Farhan requested the audience to give the same love to Ranveer as they showered on previous Don installments. “In 1978, a character created by Salim-Javed and portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan with effortless elan, captured the imagination of theatregoers across the country. That enigmatic character was Don. In 2006, Don was reimagined and brought to life by Shah Rukh Khan in his own irresistibly charming way,” he wrote.

“The time has now come to take the legacy of Don forward and joining us in this new interpretation will be an actor whose talent and versatility I have long admired. We hope that you will show him the love you have so graciously and generously shown to Mr Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan,” the post further read. ‘Don 3’ will arrive in 2025. (ANI)

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Madame Tussauds Adds Allu Arjun to Its Roster

This legendary Indian actor is known as the ‘King of Dance’ and hails from the south of India. His figure will wear an iconic red jacket which he wore in the iconic boardroom dance scene of his movie Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo…reports Asian Lite News

A new wax figure is on the way to Madame Tussauds Dubai later this year, and this news is a red-carpet showstopper! Madame Tussauds Dubai, the world-famous wax attraction, is thrilled to announce the upcoming reveal of the highly anticipated wax figure of Indian cinema’s beloved icon, Allu Arjun.

The six-time Filmfare Award winner, three-time Nandi Award winner and recently National Award winner; the first Telugu Actor in 69 years to win this award will be revealing his wax figure at an event at Madame Tussauds Dubai later this year, where the overwhelmingly popular actor will meet his likeness face to face!

On getting the news that he had been selected for a wax figure at Madame Tussauds Dubai, Allu Arjun said, “I visited Madame Tussauds in Los Angeles and was blown away by the experience! I can’t believe that now I’ll have a wax figure, I never would have believed it!”

Sanaz Kollsrud, General Manager of Madame Tussauds Dubai said,” Allu Arjun is without a doubt the biggest actor from the south of India. What better way to mark his incredible success than by giving the fans what they want – his first ever wax figure! Our artists have been working with Allu on his likeness and we can’t wait to unveil the figure later this year!”

Andre Timmins, Director of IIFA (International Film Academy) said, “IIFA as a brand is all about taking Indian Cinema to the world and we are so proud of the addition to this journey we have shared with Madame Tussauds to bring the Indian Cinema stars closer to the fans.  As we embark on getting ready to relaunch IIFA Utsavam – A celebration of South Indian Cinema, it is exciting to have one of the biggest and most respected Superstars of the millennium from this industry Allu Arjun, deservedly be the forthcoming star addition to Madame Tussauds Dubai.

This legendary Indian actor is known as the ‘King of Dance’ and hails from the south of India. His figure will wear an iconic red jacket which he wore in the iconic boardroom dance scene of his movie Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. Known for his dynamic performances and unparalleled dance moves, Allu Arjun has captured the hearts of millions of fans across the world, making him the perfect addition to the iconic Madame Tussauds Museum.

A ’sitting’, that is a meeting between the celebrity and the artists at Madame Tussauds, took place in Dubai earlier this year. Over 200 measurements were taken, being the normal, detailed process needed to create one of the amazing wax figures.

The figure will be placed in the beautiful and interactive Bollywood Zone inside the attraction located on Bluewaters.

Follow Madame Tussauds Dubai on social media to keep up to date with the latest news and updates in this exciting reveal!

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World iconic figures continue to ‘come to life’ at Madame Tussauds

Next month, David Bowie, the late great, icon of sound and vision will join the list as an honour to mark what would have been his 75th birthday, reports Asian Lite News

Madame Tussauds is one of the UK’s most loved and enduring visitor attractions and has always been a barometer of popularity. Welcoming over 10 million visitors every year, this global entertainment behemoth, with 24 unique locations, globally, allows guests to get up close and personal with their idols.

Madame Tussauds has brought to life thousands of celebrities, stars and heroes, in mind-blowingly accurate detail, giving visitors the opportunity to brush shoulders with their idols and literally reach for the stars.  The attraction first opened its doors in 1835 in Baker Street, London.

Each figure is created using the expertise of sculptors who use the same techniques as the famous Marie Tussaud. To create a single life like figure it takes an artist 12 weeks in total, and during that time they document 500 precise body measurements, insert real hair strand by strand, apply countless layers of paints to build up the skin tones, and more. This entire process helps to achieve the incredible likeness that has made Madame Tussauds world renowned for almost two centuries.

The list of wax figures include UK and India’s Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Narendra Modi, respectively, Bollywood stars Shahrukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, members of the British Monarchy, Hollywood stars – to name just a few. The wax feature of Indian cricket sensation Sachin Tendulkar was unveiled in 2008. It took the efforts of 20 people, four months and a budget of £150,000 to complete this model. The Hall of Heroes is super popular as is the Marvel 4D Cinema.

Next month, David Bowie, the late great, icon of sound and vision will join the list as an honour to mark what would have been his 75th birthday. This will be the second David Bowie figure to feature at the famous Baker Street attraction. Named the ‘greatest rock star ever’ by Rolling Stones magazine, Bowie’s yet to be unveiled figure will both honour and celebrate his immortal body of work and ongoing legacy, which continues to inspire so many of the musical heroes that can be seen under Madame Tussauds London’s roof today.

Tim Waters, General Manager at Madame Tussauds London, described Bowie as ‘one of music’s greats’. He added: “His music inspired the masses and, for so many, changed the way they viewed themselves, and we hope remembering him here will ensure that it continues to do so for centuries to come. We felt privileged to work with him back in the ‘80s and are just as honoured to work with his estate now to continue the legacy of this truly outstanding music career.”

To find out more and for latest information about Madame Tussauds London, which is located next to Baker Street tube station and open seven days a week, and has a presence on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, visit www.madametussauds.com/London

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