Fascination with tattoos and piercings has been deep-rooted in pop culture since the start. This fascination goes to another level when it comes to the West. The concept and phenomenal detailed work of their tattoos have always left us mesmerized. But our excitement goes to another level when we find a firangi with an Indian tattoo. The fact that the west is obsessed with Indian or desi culture is known to all. And this obsession has taken over the head of Hollywood celebrities and has made them get tattoos related to Indian culture. Today here we bring you a look at the top 10 Hollywood celebrities who proudly and boldly sports Indian tattoos.
1. Rihanna: Back in 2007, Bad girl Riri got a Sanskrit poem inked on her body that goes to her hit. The idea in Riri’s head was to get a quote from Sanatan Dharm inked which translates to "forgiveness, honesty, suppression, and control". But due to language error, her tattoo ended up saying "long-suffering, truthfulness, self-restraint, inward calm, fear, and fearlessness"
2. Miley Cyrus: Miley Cyrus has managed to garner a reputation in the Hollywood industry for her out-of-the-average acting performances and unconventional fashion choices. But when it comes to getting inked Miley chooses the right symbol for herself. The Hannah Montana actress got the Om symbol tattooed on her wrist.
3. Angelina Jolie: The obsession of Angeline with tattoos is known to all. The Body of the actress is covered with tattoos related to her religious beliefs and family. One of such bold tattoos is a Buddhist Pali inscription, which reads as 'May your enemies run far away from you. If you acquire riches, may they remain yours always? Your beauty will be that of Apsara. Wherever you may go, many will attend, serve and protect you, surrounding you.'
4. David Beckham: The love of David for Indian culture and language is known to all. To showcase the two loves of his life, he got his wife Victoria’s name inked on his left arm in the Hindi language.
5. Katy Perry and Russell Brand: When Katy and Russell were together, they decided to make couple goals by carving matching tattoos on their bodies. The ex-couple got the tattoo 'Anugachhatu Pravah' which significantly means 'Go with the flow' in the same font and on the same spot of their bodies.
6. Brittany Snow: We all know that Brittany Snow is a fearless and bold diva. And to flaunt her personality, the actress decided to get Abhay inked on her body. In the Hindi language Abhay means fearless.
7. Adam Levine: The heartthrob of many women, Maroon 5 band's lead Adam Levine's body is filled with tattoos that have amazing meanings that mostly revolve around his lifestyle or his important moments. He has the word 'Tapas' meaning 'meditation' inked on his chest.
8. Alyssa Milano: Popularly known for her role in the sitcom 'Who's the boss', Alyssa Milano has an unconventionally designed 'Om' symbol on the nape of her neck. People usually get this in a vertical position, but Alyssa has it inked in a horizontal way which looks amazing.
9. Jessica Alba: A well-known actress in the Hollywood industry, Jessica Alba is also a businesswoman. Check out her amazing tattoo that says 'Padma' in Sanskrit because she loves and believes in the power of the lotus.
