Makeup artist tattoos Malavika Wales’ portrait on chest as birthday gift; Actress calls it ‘A dreamlike surprise’

Malayalam television actress Malavika Wales received a heartwarming and extraordinary birthday surprise that has left fans and social media buzzing. As she celebrated her special day surrounded by the crew of her popular show Meenu’s Kitchen, one gift stood out from the rest — a tattoo of her face etched on the chest of her makeup artist and fan, Rajesh.The touching gesture was captured in a video shared by Rajesh on his social media account. The clip begins with him revealing the tattoo to the cast and crew on set, who are visibly stunned. The tattoo features a detailed portrait of Malavika along with the affectionate word “Chechi” (sister) and a heart symbol inked just below it.But the most emotional moment came when Rajesh showed the tattoo to Malavika herself. Her immediate reaction — a mix of disbelief and overwhelming emotion — was a genuine "Oh my God," captured in the video.

The actress later responded on social media with heartfelt words: “Such a surprise can only be in dreams. Forever grateful, my little boy.”

Fans have been flooding the comments section with admiration for Rajesh’s devotion and for Malavika’s humble acknowledgment of the gesture.Malavika Wales, a beloved name in Malayalam television, is currently seen in the lead role in Meenu’s Kitchen. Known for her down-to-earth personality and strong connect with fans, she continues to be one of the most admired stars on the small screen.This isn’t the first time a Malayalam TV personality has been honored with a tattoo by a fan. A similar instance occurred earlier when a fan tattooed anchor Lakshmi Nakshathra’s face on his chest, drawing widespread attention online.