HYDERABAD, INDIA - Media OutReach - 26 March 2019 - Together with Madame Tussauds Singapore, renowned
superstar Mahesh Babu unveiled his first and only wax figure in his prestigious
AMB Cinemas. He is Madame Tussauds Singapore's first Tollywood figure! The
launch was shared with more than 300 overjoyed guests, including Mahesh's
family and friends. In the afternoon, 200 lucky fans that had a chance to take
selfies with the statue, before it goes back and joins Madame Tussauds
Singapore -- the home of other A-list icons, the IIFA Award Experience and the
new upcoming Ultimate Film Star Experience, launching 1 April 2019.
"I am overjoyed for the
honour and this is a moment to cherish.
It is such a remarkable experience seeing my happy fans posing for selfies with
my wax idol. I can't wait to share my statue with everyone and hope my
fans who visit Madame Tussauds Singapore will also take more snapshots with me!"
said Mahesh Babu. While his wife Namrata Shirodkar felt exceptionally
proud with Mahesh's achievement, she also jokes that, "Now I have two handsome
husbands!"
"It was a very special day for
us as it's our first time bringing a figure for unveiling outside Singapore. We
are honoured to share this special moment with Mahesh because it is an
important milestone to finally add a Tollywood superstar to our attraction. Indian
tourists always see us as a must-see attraction in Singapore and our goal is to
represent the best of Indian cinema." said Alex Ward, General Manager of Madame
Tussauds Singapore.
The event was also supported by
their important partner, Singapore Tourism Board -- "Indian cinema has had a
long history with Singapore as filming location that can be traced back to
1960s. We feel excited as well as honoured to host some great figures from the
Indian cinema in Madame Tussauds Singapore, which is gaining its popularity as
an attraction in the city especially among our Indian travellers. With all the
unique Bollywood figures they already have and now unveiled Tollywood star
Mahesh Babu, it will be a treat to our audience not just from South India but
also globally." said Adrian Kong Area Director of Mumbai.
With over two decades of
experience in Telugu cinema, the award-winning actor is highly regarded as one
of the finest actors of Indian cinema and he received a number of accolades for
his cinematic contributions on screen. Mahesh Babu's wax figure is a fitting new
addition to the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards Experience at
Madame Tussauds Singapore, joining other Indian stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit,
Kareena Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and many more in this interactive zone.
During the launch, Madame
Tussauds Singapore also revealed their upcoming new zone, the Ultimate Film Star Experience. Guests
will go on a behind the scenes journey, where they will rise to fame. This
experience will give guests a chance to audition for a leading role as they
act, dance and star alongside superstars of Indian cinema surrounded by
interactive technology, including Madhuri Dixit and Kareena Kapoor!
About Madame Tussauds
MADAME TUSSAUDS - Welcoming a fabulous 10 million guests though our
world-famous doors every year, Madame Tussauds gives you the chance to
experience the ULTIMATE fame experience.
We have over 23 unique locations around the globe, from New York to
Shanghai, Amsterdam to Sydney - and of course London, where the story began.
Throughout our 250+ year history, Madame Tussauds has brought to life thousands
of celebs, stars and heroes - in mind-blowingly accurate detail -- giving
visitors the opportunity to brush shoulders with their idols and LITERALLY
reach for the stars!
Truly immerse yourself in our famous worlds and get a taste of life of
the rich and famous, as in 2019, the opportunity to become the star continues! Through a combination of our
historic artistic methods (that date back centuries, by the way!), immersive
sets and pioneering modern tech - guests can experience fame and get closer to
the action like never before...
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