Deepika Padukone will be joining the world’s biggest superstars at Madame Tussauds with a wax figure set for attractions in London and Delhi. The actress who is known for her stunning beauty and brilliant on-screen performances has dazzled the nation ever since her inception in the showbiz industry. The first figure will launch in London in early 2019, while the Delhi figure will follow a few months later to draw more attention from tourists and the fans of the actress. Her striking figures, which will be created by world renowned artists, will allow fans to pose, interact and experience glamour like never before.
Daughter of phenomenal sports personality, Prakash Padukone, Deepika was featured among the world’s most influential personalities in the list of TIME 100 this year. She has earned remarkable appreciation in a very short span and has seamlessly lived up to her fans’ expectations for over a decade now. She is well-known for her savvy style and has been continuously seizing international recognition, winning both national and international awards such as Filmfare, IIFA, Asian Film Award, CNN-IBN Indian of the Year, People’s Choice, among others. Tall, confident and gorgeous, the actress is popular for her incredible performances in films like Piku, Padmaavat and Hollywood projects like xXx: Return of Xander Cage, among others.
The team of Madame Tussauds expert artists met Deepika Padukone in London for the all-important sitting for her figures, where they took over 200 specific measurements, photographs to create an authentic likeness.
At the unveiling of her figure, Deepika Padukone said, “I am so delighted. The sitting with the team of experts was a special experience and I look forward to the incredible figure at the attraction.”
Speaking on the occasion, 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. We are thrilled to announce her figure at the Delhi attraction. We are certain that our guests will love our new addition to the gallery.”
