Many Bollywood stars have altered their names to enhance their appeal. Some did it for numerology, while others followed industry advice. Here’s a look at their original names:
His father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, changed Inquilaab to Amitabh and later adopted Bachchan as their family name.
Inspired by a character from one of his early films, he adopted Akshay Kumar as his screen name.
His full name reflects his lineage—Abdul Rashid from his grandfather and Salim from his father.
She changed her surname to Kaif to better connect with Indian audiences.
He shortened Vishal to Ajay for uniqueness and later dropped the a from Devgan based on numerology.
To appeal to a broader audience, he adopted the more secular name Dilip Kumar.
Her screen name, Madhubala, became legendary in Indian cinema.
She changed her name on Salman Khan’s suggestion to avoid confusion with Alia Bhatt.