Pictures: Now, clicking selfie with stars is reality in Delhi, Madame Tussauds in open for public
AFP PHOTO / SAJJAD HUSSAIN The much awaited branch of Madame Tussauds, which is present in 22 countries, has finally opened it’s doors. The museum will open for public viewing from December 1. The museum is housed in the Regal Cinemas premises, Connaught Place and is spread over two floors. This it the first of the branch in India.
Meanwhile, ever since Megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s wax statue was created and displayed at Madame Tussauds in London in 2000, the demand for a Madame Tussauds experience has grown among Indians. Housing more than 2,000 wax figures including 11 Indian personalities, it has been a favourite with Indian tourists visiting the British city. Besides well-known personalities from Hollywood, a special emphasis on inclusion of Indian personalities has been made. The Indian personalities includes, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, Madhuri Dixit, Asha Bhosle, Kapil Sharma, Narendra Modi, Mikha Singh among others are part of the display.
An employee cleans the floor near the wax statue of former Indian track and field sprinter Milkha Singh during the launch of Madame Tussauds Delhi. / AFP PHOTO / SAJJAD HUSSAIN
wax statue of Cristiano Ronaldo, Portuguese professional footballer (L) and Argentine professional footballer Lionel Messi, during the launch of Madame Tussauds Delhi. / AFP PHOTO / SAJJAD HUSSAIN
New Delhi: Merlin Entertainments director of new openings in emerging markets, poses with the wax figure of Sachin Tendulkar which was displayed at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. PTI Photo by Shahbaz Khan
A visitor takes a selfie with the wax statue of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi during the launch of Madame Tussauds Delhi. / AFP PHOTO / SAJJAD HUSSAIN
A visitor takes a selfie with the wax statue of Indian bollywood actress Madhubala during the launch of Madame Tussauds Delhi. / AFP PHOTO / SAJJAD HUSSAIN
New Delhi: Wax figures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shaheed Bhagat Singh and former President APJ Abdul Kalam displayed at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. PTI Photo by Shahbaz Khan
New Delhi: Wax figure of Bollywood star Salman Khan displayed at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. PTI Photo by Shahbaz Khan
New Delhi: Wax figures of Bollywood stars Madhubala, Raj Kapur and Ranbir Kapoor displayed at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. PTI Photo by Shahbaz Khan
The museum will also feature international celebs like Kim Kardashian, Will Smith American singer Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Canadian singer Justin Bieber and various others. The special music and movies zone will display both Indian and international icons including Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe, Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson, Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Winslet and Justin Bieber. The first International museum of its kind in the country, Madame Tussauds will certainly be a hit with the Indian traveller!
An employee walks near the wax statues of American singer Beyonce (C), Lady Gaga (R) and Canadian singer Justin Bieber (L) during the launch of Madame Tussauds Delhi. / AFP PHOTO / SAJJAD HUSSAIN
An Indian journalist poses with the wax statue of American actress Kim Kardashian (L) and American actor Will Smith (R) during the launch of Madame Tussauds Delhi. / AFP PHOTO / SAJJAD HUSSAIN
An Indian visitor sits on a bike with the wax statue of American actor Tom Cruise during the launch of Madame Tussauds Delhi. / AFP PHOTO / SAJJAD HUSSAIN
New Delhi: Wax figures of Asha Bhosle, Zakir Hussain and Lady Gaga displayed at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. PTI Photo by Shahbaz Khan
The museum in New Delhi will allow visitors to touch the statues and click pictures.
Ticket Pricing:
From December 1st: Rs. 860 for adults and Rs. 660 for children.
For more information visit– www.madametussauds.com/delhi
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