First Wax statue of a Living Indian – Mahatma Gandhi at Madame Tussaud’s in 1939

The first Indian to have a wax statue at Madame Tussauds was Mahatma Gandhi, who was honored with a figure at the London museum.

The first Indian actor to receive this honor was Amitabh Bachchan, whose wax statue was unveiled at Madame Tussauds London.

In 2017, Milkha Singh, the legendary sprinter known as the “Flying Sikh,” had his wax statue unveiled at Madame Tussauds New Delhi.

In 2019, Sridevi, the iconic actress, was honored with a wax statue at Madame Tussauds Singapore.

In December 2023, Ranveer Singh, the Bollywood actor, unveiled his wax statue at Madame Tussauds London.

These milestones reflect the growing recognition of Indian personalities in the global entertainment and cultural arenas.

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