Salman is newest wax star at Madame Tussaud's, New York

Salman Khan will be joining Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan in the Bollywood corner of Madame Tussaud's Museum in New York.

The new wax figure of the Dabangg actor, which will be a part of the museum's Bollywood Zone, was unveiled yesterday in New York.

"Salman Khan is one of Bollywood's most enduring and recognizable stars," said Bret Pidgeon, General Manager of Madame Tussaud's, New York.

Much to the disappointment of the media in New York, Salman himself could not make it to the event. The actor is busy promoting his upcoming movie Ek Tha Tiger back home.

The new wax statue of Salman Khan is an exact replica of his wax replica at Madame Tussaud's, London, which was revealed in 2008.

Coming up: Stars waxed at Madame Tussauds

Madhuri Dixit and her million dollar smile recent;y joined the wax celebrities in Madame Tussaud's. She said, "I am thrilled to be here in Madame Tussauds unveiling a wax figure of myself. It's incredible just how detailed the figure is - they have captured my look beautifully! I feel very humbled to be included alongside other Bollywood stars and some of my personal heroes."

Bollywood hottie Kareena Kapoor unveiled her wax statue at the Madame Tussauds museum on October 27, 2011 in Blackpool, Britain.

"It is an honour and a privilege for me to have my own wax figure at Madame Tussauds Blackpool and even more so to launch a global Bollywood exhibition. This is a moment of pride for the Indian cinema," Kareena said.

A statue inspired from Aishwarya's 2011 Cannes appearance where she wore a violet Ellie Saab gown was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in Blackpool, UK last year. This wax statue has been made for the first ever Bollywood traveling exhibition.

Hrithik Roshan became the fifth Bollywood star to have his wax statue unveiled at Madame Tussauds.

Hrithik who was accompanied by parents, Rakesh Roshan and Pinky, grandfather J Om Prakash, wife Sussanne and their two sons, dedicated the honour to his family. (Photo: AFP)

Amitabh Bachchan was the first Bollywood star to have his wax image unveiled at Madame Tussauds, London in 2000.

His daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan joined him at the museum in 2004 when her movie Bride and Prejudice was to be released.

In 2007 it was Shah Rukh Khan who got this honour at Madame Tussauds. According to reports soon after his replica was unveiled, a passionate female fan proposed his double with an engagement ring.

In 2008, Shah Rukh's wax model has also been displayed at the Grevin Museum in Paris.

Salman Khan poses with his wax statue which was unveiled at Madame Tussauds, London, in 2008.

Pop legend Michael Jackson's 13th was statue was unveiled at Madame Tussauds, London in 2009 after his death.

Justin Bieber's wax figure was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in New York on March 15, 2011. Bieber's wax figure is dressed in a black vest by Will-i-am and Balenciaga pants, both of which were generously donated by the recording artist.

Elizabeth Taylor waxed as Cleopatra at Madame Tussauds, Hollywood

Julia Roberts waxwork figure was unveiled at Madame Tussauds, Hollywood in 2009.

Charlie Chaplin stands tall at Madame Tussauds, Hollywood in 2009. His wax images have also been displayed at various other branches of the museum.

George Clooney at Madame Tussauds, Hollywood (2009)

Nicole Kidman at Madame Tussauds, Hollywood (2009)

Robin Williams at Madame Tussauds, Hollywood (2009)

Steven Spielberg at Madame Tussauds, Hollywood (2009)

Robert De Niro at Madame Tussauds, Hollywood (2009)

Marlon Brando at Madame Tussauds, Hollywood (2009)

Pop star Britney Spears immortalised into wax at London's Madame Tussauds museum in 2009.

There are 8 wax models of Lady Gaga in Madame Tussaud's museums around the world.

A wax image of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine at Madame Tussauds, Los Angeles.

Alfred Hitchcock at Madame Tussauds, Hollywood (2009)

Late singer Amy Winehouse at Madame Tussauds, London (2008)

A wax model of Penelope Cruz at Madame Tussaud, Hollywood, California in 2009.