Nicky Marsh, Director of Global Marketing at Madame Tussauds. “We have a longstanding commitment to the Indian film industry and Bollywood stars have already been featured in a number of our attractions around the world from London to New York. With this new experience we hope to give even more fans the chance to meet their favourite stars like Karenna “in the wax” as it travels the world.”

The actress has given a sitting in Mumbai where the Madame Tussauds creative team took hundreds of precise measurements and a catalogue of reference photographs. She will be closely involved in selecting the pose and styling the overall look which will show her in glamorous red carpet mode. Kareena is the first Indian actress to be honoured since Aishwarya Rai joined the A-list line up in 2004 and will follow heartthrob actor, Hrithik Roshan, who personally unveiled his new figure at Madame Tussauds London In January.

The touring Bollywood experience will kick off at Madame Tussauds Blackpool in September and then Bangkok in January before transferring to Hong Kong, , Hollywood, Las Vegas, Washington DC, Berlin, Amsterdam, Vienna and finally London. It will stay in each location for twelve weeks. Exact tour route and full details are still to be confirmed.