5 Bollywood stars and the stories behind their tattoos

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For Priyanka Chopra fans, the words ‘Daddy’s lil girl…’ on her right wrist, in her late father’s handwriting, hold the memory of their special bond.

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During a shoot in Australia in 2007, Akshay Kumar got his first tattoo, his son Aarav’s name, on his back.

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Deepika Padukone’s ‘RK’ tattoo for Ranbir Kapoor has been widely discussed. She also has a delicate vine circling her left ankle, ending with her initials, DP.

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Kangana Ranaut has a striking tattoo on the nape of her neck – a warrior princess artwork.

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Saif Ali Khan decided to honour wife Kareena Kapoor with a tattoo that spells out her name in Hindi.

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