Varun Dhawan to have his world-first figure at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
Mumbai: Bollywood heartthrob Varun Dhawan is flying high after the super success of his latest film Judwaa 2. To add to the celebration, the actor gets a huge surprise as Madame Tussauds Hong Kong decided to have his world-first figure at the world-renowned museum. Varun Dhawan will be the 4th Indian figure to join Madame Tussauds Hong Kong with Mahatma Gandhi, Narendra Modi and Amitabh Bachchan. Visitors can get up close with the first youngest Indian Bollywood superstar in 2018 at the famed attraction at The Peak.
General Manager of Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, Jenny You said, "Varun Dhawan is one of the most requested figures and we are delighted to be partnering with this Bollywood great actor. Hong Kong is a multicultural metropolis which makes us a unique brand. Visitors can meet both Hollywood, Asian and also Bollywood stars here at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong. The worldwide popularity of Bollywood films makes people in Hong Kong increasingly embrace Bollywood culture. As the first youngest Indian Bollywood actor to be waxed, we are confident that Varun's figure will bring visitors an all-new experience."
A group of skilled Madame Tussauds sculpting team specially travelled to Mumbai to meet Varun and conduct a detailed sitting process. More than 200 measurements were taken, the team also matched the hair and eye colour of the actor. Varun also worked closely with the team and kept sharing his ideas on the pose of the figure.
Elated Varun Dhawan shared his feelings on Twitter along with the pictures during the measurement process of his statue. He wrote, “Huge honour can't wait to come there and stare down my wax figure. Thank you”
Huge honour can't wait to come there and stare down my wax figure. Thank you https://t.co/b0OrfTuFMb
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) October 16, 2017
#madametussauds coming soon pic.twitter.com/pAR9SWGC8T
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) October 16, 2017
Varun Dhawan made his acting debut in 2012 with Karan Johar’s romantic drama Student of the Year. He instantly become a popular young actor with his charming looks and super hit films. Varun Dhawan’s latest comedy film Judwaa 2 is currently doing wonders at the box office.
The Bollywood star will unveil his figure in Hong Kong in early 2018.