People have been making tattoos on their bodies since ages, but of late the reason for tattoos has changed. It has become more of a style statement rather than for a memory. Tattoo-making has transformed into an art form compared to the religious significance it had in ancient Indian culture. Many Bollywood celebrities have made tattoos of late. Let us look at some famous ones.

Saif Ali Khan

David Beckham inspired, Saif Ali Khan also made a tattoo declaring his love for Kareena Kapoor. This made many others follow suit and ink their lover's name on their arm.

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra has a tattoo on her wrist which reads ‘Daddy's lil girl'. This tattoo is of great significance to her as her father is an important part of her life.

Sushmita Sen

Sushmita Sen has tattoos on her wrist, arm and back as well. The one which she has on her forearm reads "Aut Viam inveniam aut faciam" in Latin which means "I will find a way or make my own." The one on her wrist reads ‘I Am'.

Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone had got Ranbir Kapoor's initials inked on the nape of her neck when they were in a relationship. Though they aren't together anymore, Deepika still flaunts the tattoo. She also has a vine kind of anklet tattoo on her leg which reads ‘DP', which is the initial of her name.

Kangana Ranaut

Kangana has a tattoo on the nape of her neck which includes wings, a crown and a sword.

Esha Deol

The Gayatri Mantra has been inscribed on the side of Esha's back and on the other side she has ‘Om' tattooed.

Hrithik Roshan

This Bollywood hunk has his wife's name on his wrist. Besides this, Hrithik and his wife have identical star tattoos on their wrists.

Celina Jaitley

Celina has got her husband Peter's name tattooed on her ring finger. Romantic, isn't it?

Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar is a doting father and has got his son, Aarav's name tattooed on his back.