Stars Who Changed Their Names for Fame
Kiara Advani
Originally named Alia Advani, she adopted the name Kiara to establish a unique identity in the film industry.
Akshay Kumar
Born Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia, he changed his name to Akshay Kumar, a move that coincided with his rise to stardom.
Tiger Shroff
Born Jai Hemant Shroff, he adopted the stage name Tiger, which added a distinctive edge to his persona.
Ajay Devgn
The actor dropped the ‘a’ from his surname, changing it from Devgan to Devgn, reportedly for numerological reasons.
Shilpa Shetty
Originally named Ashwini Shetty, she changed her name to Shilpa, which is believed to have brought her significant success.
Ayushmann Khurrana
Born as Nishant Khurrana, his parents changed his name to Ayushmann when he was three years old, influenced by his father’s astrological beliefs.
Suniel Shetty
The actor added an extra ‘e’ to his first name, changing it from Sunil to Suniel, aligning with numerological guidance.