Manjeet Tattooz | |
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| Born | 8 February 1976 |
| Occupation | Tattoo artist |
| Website | www |
Manjeet Singh (born 8 February 1976), known as Manjeet Tattooz, is an Indian tattoo artist.[1] His work has been featured in Indian and international tattoo conventions and was included in The World Atlas of Tattoos published by Yale University Press.[2]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Manjeet Singh was born on 8 February 1976 in New Delhi.[2] He began his career in the early 1990s as a hand-painter of Bollywood film posters in New Delhi.[1] He developed an interest in tattooing in the mid-2000s and started working professionally in 2007. He is self-taught artist.[1]
Career[edit | edit source]
Singh primarily works in black-and-grey realism, portraiture, and spiritual themes, including Sikh iconography.[3] His portfolio includes religious figures, historical personalities, and surrealist designs. One of his tattoos depicting Salvador Dalí was included in The World Atlas of Tattoos.[3][4] In 2012, Singh was awarded the Best Portrait Tattoo at the International Tattoo Convention held in India. Over the years, he has participated in multiple tattoo expos and conventions, including events in Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries.[2] He has been invited to demonstrate techniques and engage with artists from different regions.
Singh has worked with several public figures from the Indian entertainment and sports industries. His clients have included singer Mika Singh, actor Amit Tandon, cricketer Harbhajan Singh, hockey player Manpreet Singh and Punjabi artist like Jordan Sandhu, Himanshi Khurana, Byg Byrd, Gulab Sidhu.[1]
He has conducted tattoo workshops and collaborated with regional studios in various cities. These activities have included training sessions on tattoo hygiene, aftercare, and ethical practices.[citation needed] Singh has publicly expressed concern over the absence of industry regulations and has advocated for standardized safety measures and licensing for professional tattoo artists in India.[5]
In 2025, he organized a multi-city tattoo tour across India. The tour included live tattooing sessions, artist collaborations, and public outreach initiatives focused on promoting awareness about safe tattoo practices in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.[2]
Recognition[edit | edit source]
Singh is one of three Indian tattoo artists featured in The World Atlas of Tattoos, published by Yale University Press.[6] He received the Best Portrait Tattoo award at the 2012 International Tattoo Convention in India. He is also reported to hold a Guinness World Record.[7][8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Ali Khan, Murtaza (2025-08-02). "Inked in history: Manjeet Singh's impact on Indian tattoo culture". The Sunday Guardian. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Bhatia, Parvinder. "Tattoo artist Manjeet Singh begins India Tour". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Vaid, Dharvi (2015-09-24). "InDelhible ink: Delhi tattoo artist among world's best". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ↑ Somasundaram, Jayanthi (2016-04-17). "Body of Art". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ↑ "Delhi's tattoo artist gives free tattoos of Sidhu Moosewala; fans make a beeline to get inked". The Tribune. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ↑ Friedman, Anna Felicity; Elkins, James (2015-01-01). The World Atlas of Tattoo. Yale University Press. ISBN 978-0-300-21048-4.
- ↑ Jaffer, Askari (2025-07-13). "Manjeet Singh on the Rise of Tattoo Culture in India: Art, Identity, and a Growing Industry". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ↑ Bisen, Shryansh (2020-08-08). "10 Best Tattoo Artists In India". Siachen Studios. Retrieved 2025-08-04.