Ranbir Kapoor knows what tattoo he wants

There are two kinds of people in the world. Those who are allergic to getting inked, while others who are addicted to tattoos and are always planning what their next tat will be. To be honest, there is a third kind as well. Those who are not sure if they will ever get inked, but they know if and when they do, what they do want. Ranbir Kapoor falls in that category.

Ask him if he will ever get a tattoo and he is smart enough to know never to say never and says, “I don’t think so. But I have thought about it.” Not only has he thought about it, he has even decided that if he crosses over to the other side, what it will be. In fact, he almost got it done. He confesses, “I was contemplating getting it, but whoever I spoke to dissuaded me. It was an outliner of Chaplin, like a small tiny one, that’s it. But let’s see... never say never.”

Ranbir’s fascination with Chaplin is not new. He played Chalu Chaplin in Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani where he did use the iconic comedian’s style and mannerisms. While filming Barfi, in which he plays a deaf and a mute guy, he confessed that he drew inspiration from Charlie Chaplin. The Kapoor lad has been a fan of the cinematic legend  ever since he was a young boy. So it’s only apt that he gets the tattoo of his hero!
 

Like Grandpa, like grandson
Although Chaplin is one of the most respected actors and filmmakers in the world, the RK connection goes beyond that of a celebrity and an admirer. The connection dates back to his grandfather Raj, who projected himself as India’s Chaplin. Raj imitated Chaplin’s gestures, facial expressions, and movements and created a screen persona that captured the imagination of cine-goers. Chaplin made a film called The Tramp, Raj Kapoor made a film called Awara (tramp). Raj Kapoor’s magnum opus, Mera Naam Joker can be seen as a reworking of Chaplin’s Limelight: both are passionately emotional films about clowns whose hearts break as they suffer to make audiences laugh.