By Hindustan Times
Hottie Eijaz Khan, currently seen in Sony’s Shubh Vivaah, is an individual person with a wild side. The actor has not one or two tattoos, but five! “My tattoos are personal. They seem to be a type of self-expression,” says Eijaz.
His first tattoo was created three years ago. “I have an intricate arctic wolf howling on the moon on my pelvis,” he says. “Wolves are considered an emblem of strength and unity and that i relate to every and each character trait of this fine creature. If I were an animal, I’d surely be this one.”
Within two months of his first tattoo, Eijaz was back on the parlour, this time demanding two ambigrams for his arms.
“The fun a part of an ambigram is that you can still read it the wrong way up too. I WISHED to wear my surname Khan, which means that leader, on my sleeve. I BELIEVE it’s cool. I'M happy with it,” smiles Eijaz. The opposite ambigram is a mix of 2 different words, ‘Respect’ and ‘Believe’.
Eijaz’s tattoo number 4 reads ‘VIP Kameena’. “I had it done within the font of the title of my favourite film, Sholay,” he says. “I feel that we usually emphasise on what we aren't actually. The last one on my shoulder is a flying horse, Pegasus. In step with Greek mythology, Pegasus takes souls to heaven. I'VE BEEN through a tricky phase in life and this tattoo signifies my death and rebirth.”
Five intricate tattoos. Didn’t they hurt?
Eijaz laughs. “Pain is temporary, glory is forever. Tattoos are an extension of your body and if you own the pain, they're yours completely.”
