Arjun Kapoor marks 40th birthday with a 'SMILE' tattoo, says "So from being grumpy, to being more smiley..."

Arjun Kapoor gets a new SMILE tattoo

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor marked his 40th birthday in a meaningful and creative way — by gifting himself a new tattoo that carries a personal reminder. The actor opted for the word “SMILE” inked on his hand, symbolising a shift towards embracing positivity and joy.

Arjun posted a video of the memorable birthday moment to Instagram. In the video, he enters a tattoo parlour, looks at the designs, and ultimately chooses the word "SM :) E." To heighten the moment's emotional undertone, he decided to use a remix of the soulful classic Jeena Issi Ka Naam Hai as the video's soundtrack.

In the video, Arjun can be heard saying, “Apparently, I don’t smile enough,” before joking about his moody reputation. “And I am grumpy all the time. So from being grumpy, to being more smiley. Haso Jiyo Muskarayo, kya pata kal ho naa ho.” His choice of tattoo and the accompanying reflection shows a deeper, more introspective side to the actor as he enters a new decade of life.

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He captioned the post, "S M : ) E …… cos it’s my birthday!  #Arjun2PointO"

Adding a subtle but notable touch to his birthday was a post from his ex-girlfriend, Malaika Arora. The actress and entrepreneur took to her Instagram Stories to share a photo of Arjun pulling a cheeky pose in what appears to be a European city. Her caption was simple yet warm: “Happy birthday @arjunkapoor,” followed by a white heart emoji.

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Though brief, the post hinted at a continuing sense of mutual respect and affection between the former couple.

On the work front, Arjun Kapoor's most recent professional appearance was in Mere Husband Ki Biwi, in which he costarred with Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Singh.