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Akshay Kumar Spills the Beans on Ditching ‘Rajiv Bhatia’: ‘Back then, Rajiv Gandhi was PM, but…’ | Bollywood

Hello doston! It’s your favorite Bollywood snooper, Khabree Kiran, back with some piping hot gossip straight from the heart of tinsel town! Hold on to your popcorn, kyunki yeh news hai ekdum zabardast!

“Rajiv Bhatia se Akshay Kumar ka safar!”

Our very own Khiladi, Akshay Kumar, has finally spilled the beans on why he ditched the name Rajiv Bhatia for Akshay Kumar. Spoiler alert: It wasn’t because of some pandit ji’s divine intervention! 😲

“It was a great name but…”

So, here’s the scoop. Akshay made his Bollywood debut in 1987 with Mahesh Bhatt’s film Aaj. No, he wasn’t the hero; that honor went to Kumar Gaurav. But, it was during this film that Akshay had his eureka moment! In a recent interview, Akshay revealed, “Do you know what was Kumar Gaurav’s name in the film? Akshay. That’s how I got my name. Not many people know this. So, my real name is Rajiv, and during the shoot, I just casually asked what is the name of the hero in the film, they said Akshay, I told them, I want to keep my name as Akshay!”

Imagine the hilarity! Rajiv Gandhi was the Prime Minister back then, and even Akshay’s dad was like, “Beta, kya ho gaya tujhe? Rajiv is a great name!” But nahin, Akshay was adamant. He was like, “Hero ka naam Akshay hai, toh mera bhi wahi hoga!” 😂

Upcoming Films: Busy, Busy, Busy!

Our Khiladi Kumar is on a roll! Recently seen in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Sarfira, which just dropped this Friday, Akshay’s schedule is packed tighter than a Mumbai local. He’s all set to rock the screen in Khel Khel Mein, Sky Force, Singham Again, Jolly LLB 3, Welcome to the Jungle, Hera Pheri 3, and Shankara. Phew! And guess what, he’s making his Telugu debut soon with a cameo in Kannappa. Talk about multitasking! 😎

Kiran’s Gyan

“Naam mein kya rakha hai?” Well, if you’re in Bollywood, naam mein hi sab kuch rakha hai! From Rajiv Bhatia to Akshay Kumar, it’s all about the right branding, doston! So next time your parents question your life choices, just tell them, “Akshay bhi toh aise hi bana tha!” 😂

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Khabree Kiran

Kiran Gupta, popularly known as Khabree Kiran, is a renowned Bollywood entertainment news editor with a track record of delivering exclusive scoops and in-depth coverage of the Hindi film industry. With a vast network of industry contacts and a keen eye for newsworthy stories, Kiran brings readers the most talked-about news, interviews, and insights from the world of Bollywood.

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