In celebration of World Heritage Day on April 18, a wax figure of former India captain, Virat Kohli, is set to be unveiled at the Nahargarh Jaipur Wax Museum. Anup Srivastava, the Founder-Director of the museum, disclosed that the unveiling of Kohli’s statue marks the addition of the 44th wax figure to the museum’s collection housed within a nearly 300-year-old fort.
The anticipation for Kohli’s wax replica has been palpable, driven by emotional requests from tourists, particularly children and youth enamoured by the cricket icon.
“Kids and young girls are crazy for Virat Kohli. So, a decision was taken that a wax figure of Kohli would be installed in the museum which already has statues of Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Since Kohli is known for his aggressive playing style, we chose to give the statue a similar look,” Srivastava said.
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Crafted painstakingly over a span of approximately two months by the talented duo Ganesh and Lakshmi, the statue weighs 35 kg and stands tall at 5 feet 9 inches. The intricate detailing of Kohli’s attire was meticulously designed by Bollywood costume designer Bodh Singh.
Virat Kohli continues his form in IPL 2024
Meanwhile, amidst his IPL 2024 campaign with the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kohli continues to dominate the charts as the leading run-scorer. Accumulating an impressive tally of 319 runs in six matches, he currently holds the coveted Orange Cap. Kohli’s remarkable performance in the tournament showcases an impressive average of 79.75 and a striking strike rate of 141.77, with his highest score standing at an unbeaten 113 runs.
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