Bollywood star’s statue symbolizes changing mores

A string of movies, a documentary and a Netflix biopic have garnered Leone huge audiences. (AP)
Updated 19 September 2018
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Bollywood star’s statue symbolizes changing mores

  • The statue represents the Canadian-born, Indian-American actress and entrepreneur’s acceptance by mainstream Indian society even as conservative Indian politicians condemn her past as an adult film star

NEW DELHI: Bollywood actress Sunny Leone appeared in New Delhi on Tuesday for the unveiling of her wax likeness at the city’s Madame Tussauds museum, a symbol of changing cultural mores in a country where celebrity kisses in public constitute front-page news.

The statue represents the Canadian-born, Indian-American actress and entrepreneur’s acceptance by mainstream Indian society even as conservative Indian politicians condemn her past as an adult film star.

Born Karenjit Kaur Vohra to a Sikh Punjabi family, Leone, 37, broke into Bollywood in 2012, starring in the sequel to the hit movie “Jism,” Hindi for “body.”

A string of movies, a documentary and a Netflix biopic have garnered her huge audiences — even as critics have panned her acting abilities.


Amira Al-Zuhair stars in Dolce & Gabbana campaign

Updated 16 February 2026
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Amira Al-Zuhair stars in Dolce & Gabbana campaign

DUBAI: Saudi-French model Amira Al-Zuhair stars in a new campaign for Italian luxury label Dolce & Gabbana.

The Ramadan campaign sees the rising model show off a silver, floor-length gown against a backdrop of desert dunes.

It is not the only seasonal campaign the model has starred in as of late — in early February, she took to Instagram to share shots from a Ramadan photoshoot for Italian brand Loro Piana.

Al-Zuhair has begun the year with a series of high-profile appearances. In addition to the Loro Piana campaign, she walked the runway at Jacquemus’ Fall/Winter 2026 “Le Palmier” show in Paris last month.

The event, staged at the Musee National Picasso, brought Simon Porte Jacquemus’ latest co-ed collection to life with playful yet sculptural silhouettes, blending mid-century couture references and 1990s sensibilities.

“Merci infiniment Simon. It was an honor to be part of this iconic show with such an amazing team, congratulations! Thank you for having me,” posted Al-Zuhair.

The model closed a segment of the show in an ensemble that captured the collection’s nod to both elegant simplicity and bold form.

She wore a black midi skirt with a structured blazer top with cutout detail at the back, cinched at the waist with a wide belt. The look was completed with a wide-brimmed hat that added a touch of drama.

The Jacquemus presentation, which also acted as the finale of Paris Men’s Fashion Week, wove together confetti-like motifs, geometric forms and a celebration of joie de vivre, encapsulating Jacquemus’ irreverent yet refined vision ahead of the upcoming couture season.

Al-Zuhair, born in Paris to a French mother and Saudi father, has appeared on the runway for renowned fashion houses.

She has walked for Missoni, Maison Alaia, Brunello Cucinelli, Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana, Giambattista Valli, Giorgio Armani, Elie Saab and more.

In addition to her runway appearances, Al-Zuhair has featured in campaigns for brands including Prada, Chanel and Carolina Herrera.