Mumbai: Legendary actress Madhubala is the latest celebrity to join others at Madame Tussauds which is scheduled to open in Delhi later year.
The actress’ wax figure will be styled based on her iconic character Anarkali from the classic film ‘Mughal-E- Azam’.
Madhubala, one of the leading actresses from Hindi cinema’s golden era, appeared in classics like ‘Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi’, ‘Mr. & Mrs. ’55’, ‘Kala Paani’, and ‘Howrah Bridge’. During her brief lifetime, she became one of the highly regarded personalities in the industry.
“We are glad to have the figure of Madhubala at Madame Tussauds Delhi. She continues to rule the hearts of billions of fans in the nation. We are sure that her magnetic beauty will attract her fans to click a selfie and relive a special moment with her and be transported back to the golden era of cinema,” said Anshul Jain, general manager and director, Merlin Entertainments India.
Madhubala’s beauty was recognized globally when she was featured in one of the popular American Magazine’s – in 1952. To honour her, a commemorative postage stamp featuring Madhubala was issued in 2008.
“This would be the first figure from the classical world of Indian cinema to be displayed at the attraction. The figure will be styled from her most admired ‘Anarkali’ character from the movie Mughal-E-Azam. Guests to the attraction will be able to interact with the figure in the Bollywood zone which will bring to life the classic age of Indian cinema in a fun and interactive way,” read a press release from Madame Tussauds Delhi.
Madame Tussauds Delhi is an attraction known for the incredibly detailed portrayal of the fascinating world of glamour, sports, history, politics and history under one roof, through planned themed and interactive areas, by the skillful and innovative interpretation 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.
(Agencies)
