Mallika Angela Chaudhuri is a tattoo artist, actress and entrepreneur, and the founder of Laughing Budda Tattoos, Chennai’s first female-owned tattoo studio, in Palavakkam on ECR. She won the Times of India Business Award 2021 for Best Woman Entrepreneur in Tattoo Business.
Her tattoo style
Mallika is known for crisp line work, speed and large-scale pieces, especially traditional, Japanese and Maori designs. She also works in dotwork, script and geometric styles. She has tattooed many film stars and their families, and her clients often mention how patient and calm she is, especially with first-timers.
Background
- Indo-Canadian artist and actress
- Degree from Western University, Canada
- Post-graduate in PR and Social Media Marketing, Ryerson University, Toronto
- Executive programme in Branding and Disruptive Entrepreneurship, IIM Ahmedabad
- Founder of Beeswax Influencers, an influencer marketing company
- Animal rescuer who has helped save more than 700 dogs across India and the UAE
Awards and recognition
- 2021 — Times of India Business Awards: Best Woman Entrepreneur in Tattoo Business
- 2021 — People’s Choice Awards
- 2022 — Spotlight Awards
- 2022 — Business Warriors
- 2023 — Eihaa Women Achievers
- 2024 — Digital Creator and Social Media Influencer
- 2025 — Wonder Women Awards
Book with Mallika
Mallika takes custom tattoo bookings at the studio in Palavakkam. See her custom tattoo work or fine line tattoos, or read more about the studio.
Visit the studio
Laughing Budda Tattoos
1/174, SH 49, VGP Layout, Palavakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600041
Open every day, 10 am – 9 pm
Phone / WhatsApp: +91 93846 25256 · +91 63821 12018
Get directions on Google Maps