The 'Sushanta Roy Wax Museum' located in Asansol's Mahishila Colony proudly hosts the wax statue of internationally renowned astronaut Sunita Williams. The unveiling ceremony on Sunday was graced by West Bardhaman's District Magistrate S. Ponnabalam and state's Law and Labor Minister, Malay Ghatak.
The district magistrate praised artist Sushanta Roy's artistry during the inauguration, stating, "Sushanta Roy is not just the pride of our district, but of all Bengal. His wax art is of international stature. He is truly a precious gem of Bengal." Minister Malay Ghatak added, "This artist has made a name not just in Bengal, but across the entire nation. I hope he one day becomes the finest wax artist in India."
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The Inspiration to Create Sunita Williams’ Statue Sparked After Her Return from Space
Sushanta Roy revealed that the idea to create this statue was inspired post Sunita Williams’ return from space. He expressed, "Sunita Williams is a national pride. Her life will inspire new generations towards science and space exploration."
The creation of this wax statue spanned nearly two months, although typically a statue is completed in a month and a half. Sushanta explained, "The main challenge was obtaining Sunita's space attire. An authentic suit was brought from America, costing approximately 10,000 INR. This was made possible with the help of the Jaipur Wax Museum director."
A Strikingly Lifelike Statue of Sunita Williams
The statue perfectly captures Sunita's height, facial features, and physical poise with precision. Her glistening space attire captivates viewers, enchanting them with its charm.
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The 'Sushanta Roy Wax Museum' boasts over one hundred plaques. Sushanta Roy has sculpted outstanding statues of various stars and historical figures like Shahrukh Khan, Sushant Singh Rajput, Virat Kohli, Mahatma Gandhi, Amitabh Bachchan, and more. Each statue is meticulously crafted to resemble the real height, posture, and facial dimensions of the personalities.
