Maggie Smith, the legendary British actress celebrated for her extraordinary roles, has passed away at the age of 89.
As admirers across the world express their grief and respect, Indian dairy brand Amul has joined in by paying homage to the iconic actress in its signature style.
Known for their timely tributes, Amul created a special illustration that captures two of Maggie Smith’s most beloved roles.
In the tribute, the actress is depicted as both Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess from Downton Abbey, and Professor Minerva McGonagall from the Harry Potter series.
The artwork features her Downton Abbey character in the foreground, while her reflection in a mirror reveals her as McGonagall, wearing her distinctive hat. The image is accompanied by the words, “Peerless in Shakespeare, Magical in Harry Potter," perfectly encapsulating her versatility and talent.
Amul’s post, captioned “#Amul Topical: Tribute to the legendary actress, star of the Harry Potter series and Downton Abbey,” resonated with fans who admired Maggie Smith for her illustrious career, which spanned both stage and screen.
The dairy brand is known for honoring prominent figures, and recently, Amul also shared tributes for Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing in F.R.I.E.N.D.S., and Sylvester daCunha, the creator behind the iconic Amul girl mascot.