These beauties of South changed their names before debut, know their real identity

South Indian Actresses Real Names: It is always said that a person is known not by his name but by his work. But, the proverb changes a bit for the showbiz industry, because be it Bollywood or South Industry, for the stars, their name is the biggest thing. Perhaps that is why many stars from Bollywood to South had changed their names before entering the industry, about whom you would hardly know. Today we are going to tell you about some such superstars of South, who, following the old traditions, changed their names before entering the industry.

Anushka Shetty

Anushka Shetty, a very famous actress of the South Film Industry and who made her acting debut in the film Bahubali, also changed her name before entering the industry. Anushka’s name was earlier Sweety. When she signed her first film opposite Nagarjuna, Nagarjuna did not like her name. After this he advised the actress to change her name from Sweety to Anushka. Anushka also changed her name following Nagarjuna’s advice and today people recognize her by this name.

Nagma

Actress Nagma also changed her name on the advice of producers and director. Whereas her real name is Nandita Arvind Morarji. During an interview, Nagma had told that when she had entered the film industry, the producers found her name very big and difficult. Because of which he was advised to keep a short name. Apart from South films, Nagma has also worked in many movies of Bollywood and Bhojpuri industry.

taboo

There is no dearth of fans of Bollywood actress Tabu. But, very few people know that along with entering Bollywood, Tabu had also worked in some South films, due to which her name was changed. Tabu’s real name was Tabassum Fatima Hashmi. But, when he entered the industry, the director advised him to keep a small name instead of a big name. Because of which Tabassum changed her name to Tabu and today people know her by this name. Tabu has been active in the film industry for a long time and recently her films ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ and ‘Drishyam 2’ have proved to be super hits.

Rambha

Actress Rambha, who worked in the Bollywood superhit film ‘Judwaa’, may not have been able to spread the magic of her acting in the industry for long. But, in a short span of time, he has played memorable roles in many films from Bollywood to South. But you will be surprised to know that Rambha also changed her name. Yes, yes Rambha’s real name was Vijayalakshmi. But, when he entered the film industry, the director advised him to change his name. Actually, the director felt that Rambha’s name was too odd for her role. On the advice of the director, he changed his name before the release of his first Telugu movie ‘Aa Okkati Adakku’.

Nayantara

South’s most popular actress Nayanthara also changed her name. The reasons behind this are also very special. Actually, Nayanthara’s own wish was behind the change of name. He had changed his religion from Christian to Hindu. Her earlier name was ‘Diana Mariam Kurien’, but after changing her religion, she changed her name to Nayanthara and today fans recognize her by this name.

Mira Jasmine

Actress Meera Jasmine, who added her glamor to South films, also changed her name. Yes, yes, she had allegedly changed her name to Jasmine Marie Joseph instead of Meera. Meera has worked in many superhit films of South. People like him because of his bold characters.

Many beauties of South Film Industry have changed their names. It has been very beneficial for some and not very beneficial for others. However, this tradition of changing names has been going on for years that before entering the industry, actresses change their names on the advice of directors and producers.