When Asha Bhosle wanted her wax statue to be placed next to Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson – Throwback | hindi movie news
late singer Asha BhosleThe actress who brought rock ‘n’ roll to Bollywood once felt it was only fitting that her wax statue be placed alongside global music legends. Elvis Presley And michael jackson. A few years ago, the famous singer, while unveiling her statue at Madame Tussauds Delhi, had said that she had never thought that the iconic London museum would eventually open a branch in India.
Asha Bhosle recalls her visit to Madame Tussauds London
“I went to London in the 70s and also visited Madame Tussauds there. At that time, the only Indian figure displayed there was that of the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi‘S. I could not even imagine that a museum would ever open in our country. When they asked me where I wanted them to put my statue, I said I wanted it to stand between the statues of Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson,” Bhosale had told reporters at the event.
Asha Bhosle praised the wax figure
The singer, who holds the Guinness World Record for the most solo studio recordings, praised the Madame Tussauds team for accurately capturing her features in the wax statue. Sharing her reaction she said, “I’m really happy and impressed. It’s like looking in the mirror. They’ve worked really hard. The team made me sit for hours to get every detail right – the hair, the facial muscles, even a tricky thing like the eyes. It took them a whole day to get the eye color right. I didn’t give them any specific details and they did a great job.”
Asha Bhosle dedicated this honor to India
The late singer had also revealed that her son had seen the wax figure before her and had assured her of its likeness. Dedicating the honor to the nation, the Padma Vibhushan recipient said, “I have received many awards, love and recognition. I feel very proud and happy to see myself recreated in wax… I feel that this is not my achievement, but India’s victory. I am grateful to all the people who loved me and listened to me. “I feel overwhelmed by the love of four generations,” she said.
Asha Bhosle performing on the occasion of unveiling
The veteran came on stage to the tune of her 80’s hit track ‘Aa Dekhen Zara’. As a tribute, a dance group performed on some of his iconic songs, including ‘Chura Liya Hai’, ‘Piya Tu Ab To Aaja’, ‘Yeh Lakcha Hai Allah’ and ‘Jawaan-e-Jaaneman’. The late icon said, “Even after 75 years, I am still walking on the same path. I have sung every song with the same dedication as I sang my first number. Whatever little greed was left has been fulfilled today.”
Asha Bhosle’s figure joins the music field
During his lifetime, he entertained the audience with one of his favorite songs ‘Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko’. Bhosle’s wax figure has been displayed in the Bollywood music arena along with leading names from the Indian and international music world like Shreya Ghoshal. Sonu NigamBeyoncé, and Lady Gaga at the museum. Madame Tussauds Delhi.
