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.
Source:http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-ranbir-kapoor-knows-what-tattoo-he-wants-2162904