New Delhi, March 28th, 2018: Cricket icon Virat Kohli is set to be hottest attraction when his figure will be unveiled at Madame Tussauds Delhi. Kohli will join other cricketers and sports greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, Cristiano Ronaldo etc who are featured in the popular and interactive sports zone. Visitors will be able to pose, click selfies and share a moment with the skipper of the Indian cricket team.
Virat Kohli has had a phenomenal journey in cricket, from his first-class debut in 2006 to leading the Indian cricket team, to leading India to victory at the 2008 Under-19 World Cup in Malaysia. A few months later at the age of 19, he made his ODI debut for India against Sri Lanka. Currently, he plays for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and has been the team’s captain since 2013.
With his unbeatable performances, Kohli has won awards like Arjuna Award, ICC World Cricketer of the year in 2017, BCCI international cricketer of the year 2011-12, 2014-15, 2015-16 etc. Also, he was honoured with Padma Shree by the Govt of India, last year. The team of Madame Tussauds expert artists flew in from London to meet Virat Kohli for the sitting, where they took over 200 specific measurements and images to create an authentic figure.
Talking about his inclusion in Madame Tussauds Delhi, an excited Virat Kohli said: “It’s a great honour to be chosen as one of the figures at Madame Tussauds. All thanks to the Madame Tussauds team who were extremely patient during the sitting sessions and for giving me a lifetime memory“
Mr. Anshul Jain, General Manager, and Director, Merlin Entertainments India Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are thrilled to announce the Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli’s figure as the 23rd attraction. He holds the heart and respect of every Indian and a perfect choice to have him as our next Figure.. We are confident that Virat’s wax figure will be a major draw for his fans not only from India but from around the world as he is one of the great cricketers that the world has seen.”
Madame Tussauds Delhi is an attraction known for the beautiful portrayal of the fascinating world of glamour, sports, history, politics and history under one roof, through planned themed and interactive areas, by the skilful and innovative interpretation of renowned celebrities. The visitors are encouraged to interact with the life-like figures of the celebrities, which marks the uniqueness of the wax attraction. The tickets to the attraction are available at https://www.madametussauds.com /delhi/en.
About Madame Tussauds:- Madame Tussauds has attractions in London, Hollywood, Las Vegas, New York, Orlando, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna, Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Wuhan, Blackpool UK, Sydney, Nashville and Delhi, with experiences built around fame and celebrity.
Madame Tussauds has been making wax figures for over 150 years. Each masterpiece takes four months, and a team of 20 dedicated artists, to create. 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 – all to achieve the kind of astonishing realism that has kept Madame Tussauds world renowned for over two centuries.
About Merlin Entertainments plc:- Merlin Entertainments plc is a global leader in location based, family entertainment. As Europe’s Number 1 and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates over 100 attractions, 13 hotels and 5 holiday villages in 24 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable experiences to its more than 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its c.27,000 employees (peak season).
One of its most famous brand, Madame Tussauds, is the No 1 wax brand in the world, operating for more than 250 years. 22 wax attractions worldwide and a flagship in London Madame Tussauds houses more than 2000 individual wax figures. Madame Tussauds is unique because of its extraordinary lifelike figures and breath-taking artistry. Each Madame Tussauds offers a local and international experience which is filled with exciting and interactive zones, allowing visitors to experience the glittering world of fame. Guests can walk down the red carpet and strike a pose with their favourite national and international stars.
