SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 13 August 2019 – As a tribute to Bollywood icon Sridevi, Madame Tussauds Singapore proclaims the launch of her one of a kind wax figure, crafted in memory of the legendary actress to coincide with what would have been her 56th birthday today.
Sridevi’s wax figure is the solely one of its kind in the world and distinctive addition to Madame Tussauds Singapore. Created posthumously, a crew of 20 knowledgeable artists worked closely with Sridevi’s family over the course of five months to replicate her pose, expressions, make-up and iconic outfit. “What made this project especially difficult and interesting was once the exercise of her outfit. Her crown, cuffs, earrings and dress brooch were 3D-printed and went through numerous exams to achieve the stage of detail needed. It used to be a pleasure to see everyone’s work come collectively and we seem to be ahead to unveiling the discern soon.”
“It was a privilege to recreate such a legendary big name in close collaboration with her family.”
Lizzie Parkinson, Costumier from Merlin Magic Making Group in the UK.
The figure will be officially launched in early September by way of Sridevi’s husband Boney Kapoor, Indian film producer, and his two daughters, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor. He says, “I am touched that Madame Tussauds is honouring my wife, Sridevi Kapoor, and her work with the aid of having her figure immortalised. I, along with my household will be a section of the occasion when the parent is unveiled in Madame Tussauds Singapore at the Ultimate Film Star Experience. We hope this showcase can be a location for each person to continue paying their tributes to her.”
Placed at a Mr India located in the Ultimate Film Star Experience (UFSE) area, the figure will be accompanied by a unique memorial wall where supporters of Sridevi can leave their texts of homage. Lucky fans will also be chosen from the social media pages of Madame Tussauds Singapore to join the event and witness the unveiling of the wax figure of the star along with the family. Further information will be published.
Alex Ward, Chief Executive Officer of Madame Tussauds Singapore said, “Sridevi is an icon in Indian cinema and the Ultimate Film Star Experience (UFSE) area would not be complete without her. We are honored to play a role in maintaining her legacy alive in Madame Tussauds Singapore and look forward to unveiling the first and only one of her kind commemorative wax figure in the globe with Sridevi’s family.
Sridevi is one of Indian cinema’s most significant actresses, inspiring countless actors and accumulating fan hordes around the world. Considered Indian cinema’s first female superstar, she redefined the significance of female leads in the mainly male-dominated film industry in India. During her lifetime, Sridevi received countless accolades including the prestigious National Film Award, the Nandi Award, and the Padma Shri. In a career that spanned five decades, she created herself in Bollywood.
The newly launched 2,500 sq ft UFSE brings guests on a journey through the glitz and glamour of Indian cinema culture from the moment they step through the doors and join the largest Indian superstars celebration in the world. The distinctive experience uses state-of-the-art technology such as Kinect and AR to provide tourists with the opportunity to get into the spotlight: https:/youtu.be/EmLdC8Vhzq4
