Kiara Advani To Kartik Aaryan, Bollywood Celebrities Who Switched Theirs Names For Fame

Akshay Kumar, one of the most successful and versatile actors in Bollywood, was born as Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia. Before becoming an actor, Akshay had a varied career. He initially worked as a chef and later pursued martial arts, which helped him land roles in action films. His film debut came in 1987 with a minor role, but his breakthrough was in Khiladi (1992), which established him as a leading action hero in Bollywood.

Amitabh Bachchan, often referred to as the "Shahenshah" of Bollywood, was born as Inquilaab Srivastava. He changed his name to Amitabh Bachchan when he entered the film industry, a decision influenced by his father, the renowned poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

Kartik Aaryan's real name is Kartik Tiwari. He changed his name to Kartik Aaryan before entering Bollywood, as he felt it would be more suited for the industry. The name "Aaryan" is believed to have been adopted to sound more appealing and modern, which helped in creating a strong identity for him as an actor.

Katrina Kaif, one of Bollywood's most successful and beautiful actresses, was born as Katrina Turquotte. She changed her name to Katrina Kaif when she entered the Indian film industry, as it was believed to be simpler and more appealing for the audience.

Kiara Advani's real name is Alia Advani. She changed her name to Kiara before entering Bollywood, reportedly inspired by actress Priyanka Chopra’s character in the movie Anjaana Anjaani. Kiara made her Bollywood debut in 2014 with the film Fugly but gained widespread recognition with her role in Karan Johar’s production Kabir Singh (2019), opposite Shahid Kapoor.

Rajinikanth, one of the most iconic and beloved stars in Indian cinema, was born as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad. He changed his name to Rajinikanth when he entered the film industry, and the name soon became synonymous with superstardom. Before becoming a film legend, Rajinikanth worked as a bus conductor and later joined the Madras Film Institute to pursue acting.