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Madame Tussauds Delhi, which was inaugurated on November 30, has now officially opened for public. Housed in the heritage building Regal Cinema, which shut its doors earlier this year to make way for this global attraction, the two-storeyed exhibition has been specifically designed and structured with Indians in mind. From Salman Khan riding a rickshaw to Anil Kapoor from Slumdog Millionaire conducting Kaun Banega Crorepati? this museum is surely going to be a 'must visit' attraction in the city. Take a sneak peek at the wax models that are being displayed in the museum. (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
For the Salman Khan section, the scene is taken from Chandni Chowk. Wax model of Salman Khan. (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
Making its debut in India, the famous Madame Tussauds Wax Museum opened its doors for the public on December 1. Wax model of Mary Kom (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
The 50 lifelike wax figures include multiple national and international celebrities. Wax model of David Beckham. (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
The exhibition is not solely visual. There are various interactive stations, where people can find out more about the wax model and also play some games. Wax model of Madhuri Dixit (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
Wax model of Usain Bolt. (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
Enter, and you will be greeted by cricketers Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar, along with actor Richard Gere. Wax model of Sachin Tendulkar. (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
Other sections/rooms have been divided into sports, history, bhangra, music and, eventually, a party of Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities. Wax model of Milkha Singh (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
There is a special section where you get personalised hand sculptures done and take them home. Wax model of Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
Making sure that the museum is accessible to all, the building has been made handicap-friendly along with functional lifts installed for all floors. Wax model of APJ Abdul Kalam (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
60 per cent of the wax models are Indian. Wax model of Kareena Kapoor (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
The wax statues would need special care in India, for which there is a team of 40 managing the museum. Wax model of Mahatma Gandhi. (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
Madame Tussauds has been making wax figures for over 150 years. Wax model of Jennifer Lopez. (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
Each masterpiece takes four months, and a team of 20 dedicated artists, to create. Wax model of Sonu Nigam. (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
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. Wax model of Michael Jackson (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
Given the popularity of the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, this venue is a much awaited attraction for the Capital. Wax model of Amitabh Bachchan. (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
This will be the 23rd Madame Tussauds attraction globally. wax model of Katrina Kaif. (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
Wax model of Kapil Dev. (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
Wax model of Anil Kapoor (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
Tickets are available at the venue and online; Adults: Rs 960, Children: Rs 760. Rs 100 discount on online bookings. Wax model of Lady Gaga. (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
Wax model of Asha Bhosle. (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
Towards the end, there is an souvenir store where visitors can buy various things related to Madame Tussauds. Wax model of Justin Bieber (Express Photo by Avantika Chopra)
