PICS: Deepika Padukone's Wax Figure To Join Madame Tussauds In London, Delhi
IANS, 23 Jul, 2018 02:00 PM
Actress Deepika Padukone will be joining the worlds biggest superstars at Madame Tussauds with wax figures in London and Delhi.
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.
Deepika, daughter of sports personality Prakash Padukone, made her Bollywood foray with "Om Shanti Om", beginning a journey that has seen her experience a whole lot of success. Known for her savvy style and versatility seen via films as diverse as "Piku" and "Padmaavat", Deepika has also done a Hollywood film "xXx: Return of Xander Cage".
The team of Madame Tussauds expert artists met Deepika in London for the all-important sitting for her figures, where they 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.
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 to see her wax figure."
Actor Saif Ali Khan says he was offered a role in the third installment of the "Race" franchise, but didn't take it up because he didn't feel the connection with the part he was offered.
The shooting of the Sunny Deol, Sakshi Tanwar, Ravi Kishan-starrer had started in 2011. Based on the book Kashi Ka Assi by Kashi Nath Singh, it is directed by Chandra Prakash Dwivedi.
The Shree Rajput Karni Sena on Wednesday asserted that it will not reach a compromise with the makers of "Padmavat", and called for a "janata curfew" whenever the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial is released.
If 'Padmavat' has been given a censor certificate by the CBFC, then the Goa government does not have a problem in screening it in cinema halls, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Wednesday.
Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, who will direct Irrfan Khan and Deepika Padukone in a yet untitled film, says he is looking forward to work with the actress as he likes her body of work.
