Great to ‘wax’ed!

  • November 22, 2017 / 06:35 PM IST

Few actors have become so iconic and popular that a museum like Madame Tussaud’s needed to keep their wax figures to attract crowds to their place. In a museum where only famous Lords and Queen and Royal family members of England used to be given preference, few Indian actors and technicians found their place too. As Madame Tussaud’s expanded from London to New York, Bangkok, HongKong and even Delhi, let’s see who are the Indians who found their wax statues in the famous museum ..

PrabhasIt is pride for every Telugu Film lover and Filmmaker to talk about this highest honor. He is the First South Indian actor to make it to Madame Tussaud’s and as Baahubali he will be remembered forever and forever with a wax figure of him in action. His statue is placed in Bangkok, Thailand museum.

Shah Rukh KhanShah Rukh Khan has become a global Icon and he got his wax statue as a global ambassador of love and Indian Cinema after Aishwarya Rai. After him, many followed the suite from India but he is the first actor to find his place in the wax museum. His statue is placed in London and Singapore museums.

Aishwarya Rai BachchanAishwarya can be said as the first one to be waxed at the museum. She is considered as the most beautiful lady in the world even though Susmitha Sen won Miss Universe, the same year. With bold and beautiful words that please everyone, Aishwarya became more popular and technically she can be said the first Indian actor but she got a wax statue because of her being Miss World crown winner more than as a Bollywood actress. Her wax statue is placed in New York and London museums.

Amitabh BachchanHow can anyone forget, Amitabh Bachchan, the angry young man? His legacy if films is enough to talk about him and it is honour for every Indian to see him immortalised as a wax statue. His wax statue is placed in London, New York, Washington and Delhi museums.

Hrithik RoshanAfter Indian visitors started mobbing Madame Tussaud’s, popular Bollywood actors found their place in the museum too. After three Bollywood icons mentioned above, Hrithik Roshan got his statue too as a stylish and well mannered actor with Greek God looks. His wax statue is placed in Singapore and London museums.

Salman KhanWhen it comes to popularity Salman Khan is second to none and his wax statue also has been placed in Madame Tussaud’s once he started delivering biggest hits of Indian Cinema. His wax statue is placed in Delhi, New York and London museums.

Asha BhonsleAshaji, is the famous sister of Lata Mangeshkar and her songs are still popular to date. Her wax statue in placed in Delhi museum.

Anil KapoorAnil Kapoor is famous for his role in Slumdog Millionaire as the host. He got famous in Hollywood too for the most loved abd lauded film. His wax statue can be seen in Singapore and Delhi museums.

Madhuri DixitMadhuri Dixit has been credited with the best smile among the Indian actresses. The Dhak Dhak girl is known as the best dancer in Indian actresses and her wax statue can be seen in London museum.

MadhubalaLegendary actress Madhubala is known as the eternal beauty of Indian Cinema. She belongs to a generation of actors who have immortalised Indian Cinema with their performances. She is immortalised as a wax statue in Delhi museum.

Kareena KapoorKareena Kapoor is famous among NRIs and he portrayal of different roles in many films won her a place in Madame Tussaud’s. Her wax statue can be found in Singapore and Delhi museums.

Ranbir KapoorRanbir Kapoor has become famous in India and worldwide with highly appreciated performance and his wax statue is placed in Delhi museum.

Katrina KaifKatrina Kaif is a beloved actor from Hindi Cinema and she found her wax statue in Delhi and London museums.

Kapil SharmaKapil Sharma is a famous comedian who revolutionised comedy on Indian Television with Comedy Nights with Kapil and The Kapil Sharma Show. His wax statue is placed in Delhi museum.

Shreya GhosalShreya Ghosal is a famous singer of millennial generation. Her songs are more popular than any other since last decade and her wax statue is placed in Delhi museum

Sonu NigamSonu Nigam is the most famous singer of Hindi cinema from 90’s and he still continues to be the most loved one. His wax statue is placed in Delhi museum.

Varun DhawanYoung actor Varun Dhawan will also find his wax statue in Hongkong wax museum. He is recently been approached for this honour and the actor obliged it.

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