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Why in the News?

Madame Tussauds London launched the “Icons of India” exhibition on May 03, 2026, celebrating Indian cinema and cricket legends.

🔑 Key Highlights

1. Duration & Venue

  • Hosted at:
  • Awards Party Zone, Madame Tussauds London
  • Duration:
  • May–June 2026 (limited-time exhibition)

2. Display Scope

  • Total figures:
  • 13 wax statues
  • Represents:
  • Bollywood stars
  • International cricket icons

3. Featured Personalities

The exhibition includes wax figures of:

  • Amitabh Bachchan
  • Sachin Tendulkar
  • Deepika Padukone
  • Ranveer Singh
  • Priyanka Chopra Jonas
  • Hrithik Roshan

4. Global Relocation of Figures

Several wax figures were temporarily brought from global branches:

  • Virat Kohli → Bangkok branch
  • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan → New York branch
  • Ranbir Kapoor → New York branch
  • Kajal Aggarwal → Singapore branch

5. Official Support

  • Backed by:
  • High Commission of India London
  • Promotes:
  • Cultural diplomacy
  • Global recognition of Indian icons

ℹ️ Additional Information

Madame Tussauds

  • Founded:
  • 1835 by Marie Tussaud
  • Headquarters:
  • London, UK
  • Global presence:
  • 24 locations worldwide

High Commission of India (London)

  • India’s diplomatic mission in the UK
  • Location:
  • India House, Aldwych, London

🇮🇳 हिंदी संस्करण (पूर्ण)

समाचार में क्यों?

Madame Tussauds London ने 3 मई 2026 को “Icons of India” प्रदर्शनी शुरू की, जिसमें भारतीय फिल्म और क्रिकेट सितारों को प्रदर्शित किया गया।

🔑 मुख्य बिंदु

1. अवधि एवं स्थान

  • स्थान:
  • Madame Tussauds London
  • अवधि:
  • मई–जून 2026

2. प्रदर्शनी का दायरा

  • कुल:
  • 13 वैक्स मूर्तियाँ
  • क्षेत्र:
  • बॉलीवुड
  • क्रिकेट

3. प्रमुख हस्तियाँ

  • Amitabh Bachchan
  • Sachin Tendulkar
  • Deepika Padukone
  • Ranveer Singh
  • Priyanka Chopra Jonas
  • Hrithik Roshan

4. वैश्विक स्थानांतरण

  • Virat Kohli → बैंकॉक
  • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan → न्यूयॉर्क
  • Ranbir Kapoor → न्यूयॉर्क
  • Kajal Aggarwal → सिंगापुर

5. आधिकारिक समर्थन

  • समर्थन:
  • High Commission of India London
  • उद्देश्य:
  • सांस्कृतिक कूटनीति
  • भारत की वैश्विक पहचान

ℹ️ अतिरिक्त जानकारी

Madame Tussauds

  • स्थापना:
  • 1835
  • संस्थापक:
  • Marie Tussaud
  • मुख्यालय:
  • लंदन

High Commission of India (London)

  • UK में भारत का राजनयिक मिशन
  • स्थान:
  • India House, London

🧠 BILINGUAL MCQs (Exam Ready)

Q1. Where was the “Icons of India” exhibition launched?

“Icons of India” प्रदर्शनी कहाँ शुरू हुई?

A. New York

B. Dubai

C. Madame Tussauds London ✅

D. Paris

Q2. The exhibition is held for which duration?

यह प्रदर्शनी कितने समय के लिए आयोजित है?

A. January–March

B. April–May

C. May–June / मई–जून ✅

D. June–August

Q3. How many wax figures are displayed?

कुल कितनी वैक्स मूर्तियाँ प्रदर्शित की गई हैं?

A. 10

B. 12

C. 13 / 13 ✅

D. 15

Q4. Which cricketer’s figure was relocated from Bangkok?

किस क्रिकेटर की मूर्ति बैंकॉक से लाई गई?

A. Rohit Sharma

B. MS Dhoni

C. Virat Kohli ✅

D. Kapil Dev

Q5. Madame Tussauds was founded in which year?

Madame Tussauds की स्थापना कब हुई थी?

A. 1800

B. 1820

C. 1835 / 1835 ✅

D. 1850

Q6. Who founded Madame Tussauds?

Madame Tussauds की स्थापना किसने की?

A. Leonardo da Vinci

B. Pablo Picasso

C. Marie Tussaud ✅

D. Vincent van Gogh

Q7. Which organization supported the exhibition?

इस प्रदर्शनी को किस संगठन ने समर्थन दिया?

A. UNESCO

B. British Council

C. High Commission of India London ✅

D. ICC

Q8. The exhibition mainly features which fields?

यह प्रदर्शनी मुख्य रूप से किन क्षेत्रों को दर्शाती है?

A. Politics & Economy

B. Science & Tech

C. Cinema & Cricket / सिनेमा और क्रिकेट ✅

D. Education & Health

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