Bollywood’s Hidden Names: The Real Identities Behind Your Favorite Stars

BOLLYWOOD’S HIDDEN NAMES: THE REAL IDENTITIES BEHIND YOUR FAVORITE STARS

By Nakul Tomar | October 12, 2024

TABASSUM FATIMA

Renowned Bollywood actress Tabu’s real name is Tabassum Fatima. She shortened her name for the big screen and became one of the most versatile actresses in Indian cinema.

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FARHAN ABRAHAM

Popular Bollywood actor John Abraham was born as Farhan Abraham. He adopted the name John before entering the film industry, which has now become synonymous with his action-packed roles.

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ALIA ADVANI

Kiara Advani, the actress known for films like Kabir Singh, was born as Alia Advani. She changed her first name before debuting in Bollywood, following Salman Khan’s suggestion.

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VISHAL DEVGN

The action superstar Ajay Devgn was originally named Vishal Devgn. He opted for a shorter, punchier name when he entered the film industry, creating a strong brand for himself.

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SHIVAJI RAO GAEKWAD

Superstar Rajnikanth, a legend in Indian cinema, was born as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad. His screen name, Rajnikanth, has now become iconic across India and beyond, particularly in Tamil cinema.

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ASHWINI SHETTY

Bollywood actress and fitness icon Shilpa Shetty was born Ashwini Shetty. She adopted the name Shilpa when she stepped into Bollywood, becoming a household name through her films and wellness ventures.

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JAI HEMANT SHROFF

Action star Tiger Shroff was born Jai Hemant Shroff. His nickname “Tiger” became his screen name, perfectly aligning with his image as a dynamic and athletic actor in Bollywood.

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NISHANT KHURRANA

The multi-talented Ayushmann Khurrana was originally named Nishant Khurana. His parents changed his name to Ayushmann, which now resonates with his success in both acting and music.

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GOURANG CHAKRABORTY

Disco king and veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was born as Gourang Chakraborty. He adopted Mithun as his stage name, under which he earned immense popularity in Indian cinema.

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