27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive - Worship Khanna talks about his tattoos; says 'Each holds a special place'
Actor Worship Khanna, who has been a part of shows like
Kumkum Bhagya
, Meri Doli Mere Angana, and Ishq Subhan Allah; web series like Hello Jee and Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala; and will soon be seen in the upcoming show Pati Brahmachari, has three tattoos on his body.
While his first ink is dedicated to his nephew, the second to his work, and the third to his mother.
Talking about them, he said, 'The first tattoo, Erick Khanna, is on my wrist. It's my nephew's name. His school name is Aduit, but I gave him the home name Erick. My name is in English, and I wanted to give him something that sounded classy and rich, and thus named him Erick. Now he loves this name so much that he even says, 'Change my school name to Erick!' I love him a lot, and I'm very emotionally attached to him.
That's why I got his name tattooed on my wrist, a place close to my heart.
'
'The second tattoo is on my back. This tattoo has a deep meaning too. It shows wings going towards the sky. In the center, there's a big red star, and around it, it says, 'My Work is Worship.' This is something I believe in. The star in the middle represents my dream—to become a star. The wings show that I want to fly high and touch the sky. There are also small glitter-like stars spread around it, which for me represent the celebration we feel when we win an award like an Oscar.
It's like a burst of joy, a moment of success. One day, I want to shine bright and receive a big award. That's what this tattoo reminds me of,' he added.
His third tattoo is on his chest, and he said it is very close to his heart. He said, 'It says 'Matru Devo Bhava,' which means 'Mother is God. I believe that in this world, before anything else, a mother comes first. I got this tattoo done as a gift for my mother on Mother's Day.'
Worship confessed that though tattoos are painful, it didn't matter to him as he dedicated them to those he loves deeply.
Talking about the tattoo dedicated to his mother, he added, 'I wanted to see that happiness on my mother's face, and I did. That joy made me forget all the pain of the tattoo process.'
Many people do not prefer god/goddess tattoos on their bodies, but Worship doesn't have a problem with it, as he feels that the body is a gift from God. He said, 'Some people like to get pictures of gods inked on their bodies, and some don't. For me, our body is a temple.
It is a gift from God, our parents, and nature. We must take care of it and treat it with respect. I personally believe God should live inside our hearts, not just on our skin.
Everyone has their own way of thinking, and that's okay.'
Any plans to get tattoos in the future? 'I don't have any plans for a new tattoo. But tattoos are very personal. They come from sudden thoughts and deep feelings. Maybe I won't get a new tattoo in the next few years, or maybe I'll get one tomorrow.
Who knows? But I do have an idea for my next tattoo,' he said.
'I want it to be something grounded and rooted, yet full of dreams. I'm thinking of getting a bicycle with wings. It will mean that even though I stay grounded, I dream of flying high. I haven't finalized the design yet, but once I find the perfect one, I'll definitely get it done,' Worship ended.
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