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TV celebrities who changed their names

Last updated on - Oct 29, 2014, 15:22 IST
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TV celebrities who changed their names

Bollywood celebrities have often changed their names. It is a well-known fact that Rekha was earlier Bhanurekha Ganesan and Dilip Kumar was Yusuf Ali Khan by birth. Thus, it doesn't come as a shocker when small screen actors follow suit. Some were superstitious, some believed in numerology, while some changed their names just to feel sexier! Here's a sneak peek at some of the famous name-changes in the television industry.
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TV celebrities who changed their names

Gauahar Khan from Gauhar Khan

Gauahar Khan, winner of Bigg Boss season 7, rose to fame with her stint in the reality show. Before entering the Bigg Boss house, the actress changed the spelling of her name with a belief that doing so would change her fate in the show and lead her to victory. The name indeed proved to be a game-changer for the actress who has been bagging several assignments since winning the show. Gauhar Khan added an additional 'a' in her name and entered the house as Gauahar Khan. Well! lady it sure proved lucky for you!
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TV celebrities who changed their names

Swwapnil Joshi from Swapnil Joshi

Looking at Swwapnil Joshi's career charts post his name change, it would be safe to claim that numerology is indeed a science worth believing in. Swwapnil became a popular name in the Marathi film industry after his back-to-back hit films like Duniyadaari, Mumbai Pune Mumbai and his latest film Pyaarwali Love Story. Before changing his name, Swapnil Joshi was performing decently on TV and in the Marathi industry, however after he added an extra 'w' in his name, his popularity has reached another level altogether.
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TV celebrities who changed their names

Veebha Anand from Vibha Anand

Veebha Anand became a household name when she portrayed a power-packed character of Sugna in the show Balika Vadhu. Veebha replaced the 'i' in her name with 'ee' and the results were for all to see. Veebha was last seen in Saurbh Tewary's Mahabharat where she played Subhadra. Though we are still wondering why the actress made changes in her name, it sure didn't hurt her career any!
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TV celebrities who changed their names

Anita Hassnandani from Natasha Hassnandani

Anita Hassanandani didn't add or drop an alphabet from her name but actually changed her entire name. Anita Hassanandani was originally known as Natasha Hassanandani before she entered the entertainment industry. She changed her name before she made her debut with Ekta Kapoor's show. Apparently, the actress felt the need to change her name to Anita as she thought it was much more common and hence had more chances of becoming popular. Anita has also acted in Ekta Kapoor's films like Ragini MMS 2 and Krishna Cottage.
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TV celebrities who changed their names

Vahbiz Dorabjee from Vahbbiz Dorabjee

In the case of Vahbiz Dorabjee, she didn't added any alphabet but dropped an extra 'b' from her name. Vahbiz's claim to fame was Star One's Pyaar Ki Yeh Ek Kahaani and was later seen in few other shows in a cameo role. Lately, she was seen in Saraswatichandra in a prominent role.
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TV celebrities who changed their names

Ali Mercchant from Ali Merchant

After his much-hyped wedding to Sara Khan in the Bigg Boss house, Ali Merchant made a few changes to his name and added an extra 'c' in his surname. He is now Ali Mercchant instead of Merchant. However, it seems that the change in the name has not proved lucky for the actor as he is yet to make an impact on the small screen.
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TV celebrities who changed their names

Mitaali Nag from Mitali Nag

The dusky television beauty, who debuted on TV with Rajan Shahi's Afsar Bitiya added an extra 'a' to her name hoping for a change in her career. However, this name change didn't really prove to be lucky for the actresses who is still struggling to find another substantial role on TV.
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TV celebrities who changed their names

Arhaan Behll from Arhaan Behl

Arhaan Behl, who shot to fame with Star Plus' Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya added an alphabet 'l' in his surname instead of making changes in his name. Arhaan now spells his surname as Behll. Arhaan was last seen in Zee TV's Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se.
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TV celebrities who changed their names

Rohitashv Gaud from Rohitash Gaud

Rohitashv Gaud is a known face seen in many Bollywood films and TV shows. On television, he portrays a pivotal role in SAB TV's Lapataganj and is known for his character. However, the actor has added an extra alphabet 'v' to his name.

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