MICE Affairs Media Group, News Bureau, 18th Dec 2023
The captivating Indian superstar comes face-to-face with his new figures, launching in the London
and Singapore attractions
Bollywood’s golden boy Ranveer Singh meets not one, but two, figures of
himself at Madame Tussauds!
The international star, known for box-office-breaking performances, unapologetic personal style and
magnetic personality, visited the world-famous attraction in London to welcome his two new figures.
He was accompanied by his mother, who, as a child, first introduced the would-be megastar to the
world of Madame Tussauds London by showing him album pictures of her own visits to the iconic
attraction. This is the first time the Bollywood star has been immortalised by Madame Tussauds and
guests will be able to meet his new figures at Madame Tussauds’ London and Singapore attractions.
Singh’s rise to fame was nothing short of iconic, with a streak of back-to-back blockbuster hits,
solidifying him as a much-loved staple of Bollywood. He has starred in many awe-inspiring films
internationally, from his acting debut in Band Baaja Baaraat (2010) to beloved films Bajirao Mastani
(2015), Padmaavat (2018), and Gully Boy (2019). Maintaining his high-octane presence in India for
over a decade the star has appeared in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list every year since 2012 and has
been celebrated by GQ, India Today, and The Indian Express as one of the nation’s top 50 most
influential and powerful people.
Ranveer Singh was involved throughout the creative process and specifically chose the distinct looks
and styling for his figures. The London figure pays homage to Ranveer’s culture and heritage with the
neon sherwani designed by Manish Arora as part of his wedding celebrations. The eye-catching outfit
includes hundreds of individually sewn embellishments and flamboyant leopard head shoulder detail,
tied together with a triple-layered diamond and pearl necklace, and eight large gemstone set rings.
The Singapore figure dons a gorgeous custom tuxedo featuring a velvet blazer with floral
embellishments. Designed by Gaurav Gupta and worn by Ranveer to the Hello! Hall of Fame Awards,
it was graciously donated for the figure to wear by Ranveer himself.
The figure was originally announced in 2019 when the actor received the Madame Tussauds of the
Future Award at the IIFAs – the International Indian Film Academy – where it was revealed that he
would be joining the star-studded attraction. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the launch of the figure
ever since and today’s news confirms the arrival of not just one but two new figures of the global
superstar.
On seeing two of his first-ever figures from the attraction, Ranveer Singh said: “As a child my Mother
first told me about Madame Tussauds. Ever since a young age, I’ve had a fascination for this mythical,
magical place called Madame Tussauds and it’s been incredible to see how the journey of life works…
What an incredible moment it is for me to be here with my Mum, launching my own figure at Madame Tussauds London. It’s a hugely proud moment for me and for my family. It is a significant achievement
to have your figure at Madame Tussauds because the attraction recognises excellence in each
respective field, so to be in such an esteemed company feels really wonderful. I feel very happy, very
humble, very grateful and very very proud.”
On welcoming the actor to its A-list lineup, a Madame Tussauds London spokesperson said: "Ranveer
Singh is not merely an actor but a force of creative dynamism. With a line-up of blockbuster hits and
an unwavering commitment to social causes, Ranveer Singh’s influence extends beyond just cinema.
His impact is felt not only through the lens of entertainment but also through his dedication to creating
a more compassionate and equitable world for all. It’s for this reason that his stardom transcends
globally and the launch of two new figures sitting in opposite corners of the world are a testament to
his undeniable achievements.”
Andre Timmins, Co-Founder of the IIFA, said “It is so exciting for IIFA to be a part of this unveiling
for Ranveer’s Madame Tussauds’ figure launch as it was at the 2011 IIFA Awards, Toronto where he
won his first Best Debutant Award, and said on stage that "this is just the beginning”. Like IIFA, it truly
was just the start of a soaring career, and we are proud as a brand to have been able to take an icon
of Indian Cinema and the fraternity to such new heights, with global recognition, and such
as being honoured at Madame Tussauds London.”
Ranveer’s London figure is available for guests to meet in the attraction from Monday 18th December
as the Bollywood superstar joins Madame Tussauds London’s star-studded line-up alongside the likes
of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Beyonce, Cristiano Ronaldo, Deepika Padukone and 150 other
incredibly lifelike celebrity figures.
Ranveer’s Singapore figure is available for guests to meet from Saturday the 23rd of December within
the IIFA Awards Experience zone at Madame Tussauds Singapore. He will star alongside other well known celebrity figures such as Virat Kohli, Karan Johar, Michael Jackson, Priyanka Chopra and many
more.