In Pics: Deepika Padukone to be immortalised in wax at the Madame Tussauds museum in London
Deepika Padukone recently met Madame Tussauds expert artists in London
Deepika Padukone will soon be joining the world's biggest superstars, including Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, at Madame Tussauds, London and Delhi. Deepika had left for London earlier this Sunday, and now we know what was the reason! The actress is soon going to be immortalised in wax.
Deepika shared the news through a Facebook Live session where she spoke about how she had felt when she had first stood in a queue to buy a ticket for the London museum.“The feeling of meeting someone that you may never meet in your life…the entire journey is something I will never forget. The only thing that can top that experience now is when we go back to the museum next year with my figure.”
On being asked what her wax figure will be wearing, the actor said, “I think it will be something that represents India, because those are my roots, that’s my culture, that’s where I come from, but at the same time something that’s relatable to a global audience.”
The team of Madame Tussauds expert artists met Deepika in London on Monday and took over 200 specific measurements, as well as photographs to create an authentic likeness.
"The sitting with the team of experts was a special experience and I look forward to the incredible figure at the attraction," the actress said in a statement.
“It’s an amazing feeling, to be honest. It’s fun and exciting. And in a way, I think I feel a lot of gratitude as well when you give back to your fans…,” Deepika said when asked about how she feels about getting her own wax figure at such an iconic museum.
Anshul Jain, General Manager and Director, Merlin Entertainments India Pvt Ltd, said: "Deepika is an extremely talented actress that Bollywood has seen over the years. Her fan following is huge and is growing across the world. Her beauty has won the hearts of millions across the nation and worldwide.
The first figure will launch in London early 2019, while the Delhi figure will follow a few months later to draw more attention to tourists and fans of the actress, a statement said.
"We are thrilled to announce her figure at the Delhi attraction. We are certain that our guests will love to see her wax figure," said Anshul Jain, General Manager and Director, Merlin Entertainments India Pvt Ltd.