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· The singer from golden era brings her charm to Madame Tussauds
MadameTussauds New Delhi announced todaythat legendary singing sensation Asha Bhosle is to join the heros and iconsat the famed attraction. The figure will be displayed in the Bollywood music zone alongside otherleading singers in an interactive themed environment. The zone will enable fans to sing and perform with their favourite stars – an experience only Madame Tussauds can offer. Asha’s figure will transport visitors to the beloved golden era of Indian cinema.
Asha Bhosle, who has entertained Indians with her melodious voice for over six decades will be a fantastic edition to the attraction. As one of Bollywood’s iconic artists, she has recorded over a thousand Bollywood movies; in more than 20 Indian and foreign languages. Asha has also been awarded the prestigious honour by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most recorded artist in music history. In addition, she was also honoured with the DadasahebPhalke Award in 2000, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008.
The team of experts from Madame Tussauds met with Asha Bhosle last year for the sitting session in Mumbai where over 150 specific measurementsand images were taken.
On learning about her wax figure, Asha Bhosle excitedly remarked, “I am thrilled and humbled. Thank you to Madame Tussauds and my fans for considering me for this incredible honour. Having a wax figure is a completely ecstatic feeling and it’s a new experience for me. This is the first time I have undergone a sitting and I must thank them for making it a unique and exciting experience. I am excited to see and meet my final figure when the attraction opens. Madame Tussauds is a ‘one-of-a-kind’ attraction and is a rage across the world and I am looking forward to the launch and opening in Delhi.”
Mr. Anshul Jain, General Manager, and Director, Merlin Entertainments India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Asha Bhosle is one of the greatest singers of all times, so, her figure has been an obvious choice to be present at Madame Tussauds Delhi. She has admirers from all the generations and is loved by everyone for her contribution in the music fraternity. Announcing her figure at the attraction is exciting for us, and we are sure that this will give her fans many memories to carry home with lots of selfie moments with her”.
Madame Tussauds Delhi is an attraction known for the beautiful portrayal of the fascinating world of glamour, sports, history, politics and history under one roof, through planned themed and interactive areas, by theskilful and innovativeinterpretation of renowned celebrities through wax figures. The visitors will be encouraged to interact with the life-like figures of the celebrities, which marks the uniqueness of the wax attraction.
About Madame Tussauds:
Madame Tussauds has attractions in London, Hollywood, Las Vegas, New York, Orlando, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna, Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Wuhan, Blackpool UK, Sydney, Nashville and Delhi, with experiences built around fame and celebrity.
Madame Tussauds has been making wax figures for over 150 years. Each masterpiece takes four months, and a team of 20 dedicated artists, to create. Over 500 precise body measurements are referenced, real head hairs are inserted one by one, and countless layers of paints and tints are applied to build up skin tones - all to achieve the kind of astonishing realism that has kept Madame Tussauds world renowned for over two centuries.
About Merlin Entertainments plc:
Merlin Entertainments plc is a global leader in location based, family entertainment. As Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates over 100 attractions, 13 hotels and 5 holiday villages in 24 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable experiences to its more than 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its c.27,000 employees (peak season).
One of its most famous brand, Madame Tussauds, is the No1 wax brand in the world, operating for more than 250 years. 22 wax attractions worldwide and flagship in London Madame Tussauds houses more than 2000 individual wax figures. Madame Tussauds is unique because of its extraordinary lifelike figures and breath-taking artistry. Each Madame Tussauds offers a local and international experience which is filled with exciting and interactive zones, allowing visitors to experience the glittering world of fame. Guests are able to walk down the red carpet and strike a pose with their favourite national and international stars.