The journey from Delhi-born Rajiv Bhatia to the famous Akshay Kumar began with an interesting twist in his debut film. Speaking to Galatta Plus, Akshay Kumar revealed why he changed his name. Directed by Mahesh Bhatt, the film featured Raj Babbar, Smita Patil, and Kumar Gaurav, with Akshay making a special appearance. He shared, “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!”
Akshay clarified that changing his name wasn’t based on advice from a priest or anyone else. When his father asked him about it, he simply explained that he liked the name because it was the hero’s name in his first film. “Rajiv is a good name and I think back then Rajiv Gandhi was the Prime Minister or something. So, it was a great name but I changed it just aise hi. It wasn’t like some pandit advised me to change my name! My father also asked me, ‘What’s wrong with you?’ but I told him the same, that the hero’s name in my first film was this so I will keep it!”
Meanwhile, Akshay is not a part of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding celebrations. The Sarfira actor was personally invited by Anant a few weeks ago. However, a new report claimed Akshay will not be attending the wedding bash because he has been diagnosed with Covid-19.
“Akshay Kumar had been promoting his latest release Sarfira when he felt unwell, and decided to get tested after being told that some crew members of his promotions team had tested positive for covid. The actor tested positive on Friday morning, and would end up missing the last leg of promotions, as well as Anant Ambani’s wedding for which Anant had personally gone to invite him. It’s disappointing but the responsible guy that Akshay is, he has immediately isolated himself,” a source close to the actor told Hindustan Times.
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