Did you know Akshay Kumar changed his name after starring in Mahesh Bhatt's 'Aaj'?

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar revealed why he changed his name from Rajeev Hari Om Bhatia to Akshay in an interaction with Hindustan Times. During promotions of his n-upcoming movie Naam Shabana, star h talked about numerous things and answered his fans’ queries. Among audience, a person asked reason for his name change. Here’s is everything you need to know about Akshay Kumar’s reply to same. Re on:

Akshay Kumar's real name

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar disclosed why he changed his name from Rajeev Hari Om Bhatia to Akshay during promotions of Naam Shabana in 2017. According to report, actor said that no one h asked him this question. He recalled making his Bollywood debut with Mahesh Bhatt’s Aaj in 1987. Akshay Kumar played a minor role in first movie.

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Why did Akshay Kumar plan to change his name?

actor remembered that Mahesh Bhatt directorial starred Kumar Gaurav in le role. He ded that name of Kumar Gaurav’s character was Akshay. On or hand, Akshay Kumar h a minor part of around 4.5 seconds in 1987 flick. So, Bollywood star stated that he used to observe Kumar Gaurav and his acting in movie. Akshay Kumar also said that he did not know what happened, but one day he went to court and changed his name.

Akshay Kumar n went on to d that he was a nobody during that time. However, he remembered getting visiting cards with new name Akshay Kumar and proceeding to look for work. actor said that he did not know why he wanted that change. ditionally, Kumar reminisced going to Bandra court for name change.

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Akshay Kumar recalled that was grateful and said that time was in his favour, which helped him in getting new projects. Later on, Bollywood star went on to feature in commercially hit movies such as Khili series, Mohra, Suhaag, Sangharsh, Namastey London, and Garam Masala, to name a few. 

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