Hindi Diwas, celebrated on September 14th, honors Hindi, a language spoken globally. The influence of Hindi extends beyond India and has touched the lives of many, including sports stars. David Beckham, the former England captain, has a unique link to the language.
Beckham, a renowned footballer and style icon, is also recognized for his tattoos. One of Beckham’s notable tattoos is in Hindi. Beckham had his wife Victoria’s name inked in Hindi. This tattoo is a reflection of his personal life and his respect for Indian culture and the Hindi language. Let’s explore the story behind David Beckham’s Hindi tattoo.
Beckham got a Hindi tattoo of his wife Victoria’s name on his left forearm in the early 2000s. The tattoo displayed the name ‘Victoria’ in the Devanagari script. However, the tattoo gained attention due to a spelling error. Instead of ‘Victoria’ in Hindi, it was written as ‘Vihtoria,’ which was incorrectly pronounced. This mistake was widely reported in the media. Beckham chose to have his wife’s name written in Hindi to create something unique.
Despite retiring from football, David Beckham remains financially successful. Reports suggest Beckham’s current net worth is about 6000 crore rupees (around 500 million pounds). The Sunday Times reported that David Beckham and Victoria Beckham are only 140 million pounds behind King Charles III in wealth.
Throughout his career, David Beckham played for major clubs such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain. He also played international football for England for 13 years, scoring 17 goals in 115 matches.