Asha’s muse goes on to make an exhibition of herself
The inspiration for one of Birmingham’s dining institutions has received the special honour of being immortalised in wax at Madame Tussaud’s.
Asha’s is one of Birmingham’s most successful restaurants and is a favourite with visiting celebrities, TV chefs and business leaders. Its backers are now aiming to replicate its success at a sister restaurant in Manchester.
When the original restaurant opened on the ground floor of Edmund House, Newhall Street in 2006, it drew its name from Indian singer Asha Bhosle.
A legend in her own lifetime, she is in the Guinness Book of Records for singing over 12,000 songs across the world in 20 languages since 1947.
As well as her singing, she is also an actress and has featured as a judge on Indian Idol, the Indian version of Pop Idol.
Her wax figure will go display in a special Bollywood music zone when a new Madame Tussauds opens in Delhi on December 1.
She will be in good company with other ‘stars’ including Lady Gaga, former Indian cricket stars Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev, and film actor Ranbir Kapoor.
Asha’s director Pawan Kenth, who owns the Birmingham outlet in conjunction with business partner Paul Bassi, said: “She is feted around the globe and this is yet another well-deserved accolade.
“We congratulate her for all she has done for singing, film and cooking, bringing happiness to millions.”
The restaurant has picked up a clutch of awards over the years and has been featured in the latest Michelin Guide.
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