Exclusive - Indraxi Kanjilal talks about her love for tattoos; “I choose not to get tattoos of God on my body at all”

Young actress Indraxi Kanjilal, who is better known as Prathana from the show Pushpa Impossible, has three tattoos so far and plans to have more in the coming years. She elaborates,” I have three tattoos so far. I don’t know what will happen in the future, maybe I’ll get more. But for now, I only have these three.The first tattoo I got was when I was just 15. I knew the woman who was getting the tattoo done. She was a good person and a known tattoo artist. At that age, I wasn't allowed to get a tattoo, but I requested a lot and she finally agreed. That tattoo is a small heart on the left side of my chest. It’s very beautiful and meaningful to me. It holds a lot of emotions and memories and is very close to my heart.The other two tattoos I got were after I turned 17, to celebrate my birthday. Both are on my fingers. One is a star on my right finger because I love stars they’re magical and beautiful. The second one says “Indiva” with a heart and heartbeat design. I created the word "Indiva" when I was around 15 or 16. It means your “inner diva.” I’ve always dreamt of starting a company with that name when I grow older and become financially independent. I’m still working on that dream.“

Getting a tattoo at times is a painful process so how did Indraxi tackle the pain! On this she says,”Yes, getting a tattoo can be a painful process but it really depends on the person. Everyone has a different level of pain tolerance, and the pain also depends on the area where you get the tattoo.For example, when I got my chest tattoo, it didn’t hurt much. There’s more muscle there, and it’s generally a spot that doesn’t hurt a lot during a tattoo. Also, I have high pain tolerance. I can handle a lot of pain. Even if I’m in extreme discomfort like my stomach hurting or my body cramping you won’t be able to tell that by looking at me. I don’t show pain on my face easily. That’s just how I am.But when I got my finger tattoos, it was a different story. It hurt a lot though I didn’t show it. Fingers have very little muscle, and the tattoo needle goes close to the bones. Getting tattooed in areas with less flesh or muscle can be extremely painful. My finger tattoos really hurt like hell!”

Many people do not prefer god/goddess tattoos in their bodies. And Indraxi also shares her thoughts on the same. She says,”I know a lot of people who have God tattoos on their bodies. Many of my friends have such tattoos. But personally, I’m a spiritual person, and I believe that spirituality doesn’t come from drawing gods on your body or visiting temples just to worship. For me, true spirituality comes from helping others whether it’s people or animals who are really in need. That’s how I believe you receive blessings from the divine. Not by getting images of gods on your body.I also feel that getting a tattoo of a god on any body part is not appropriate. In fact, for me, it’s completely wrong, almost like blasphemy. I choose not to get tattoos of God on my body at all.”

Indraxi also shares that sometimes covering the tattoos can be troublesome because as an actor that is sometimes the criteria to hide your tattoos. She adds,”

As actors, we have to play different roles all the time. Covering tattoos can become a big hassle during shoots. That’s why many actors avoid getting tattoos just to save themselves the trouble of hiding them with makeup or costumes. But at the same time, I really love tattoos. It’s a part of my personality, and I’ve been getting tattoos since a very young age. I might still get two or three more, but only on body parts that won’t be visible during shoots. When I grow older maybe at 60 or 70 I’ll definitely have more tattoos. That age is the best time, honestly. No one really questions you, and you can do whatever you love. It’s such an unbothered, peaceful phase of life.“

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