Our Bollywood stars surely have the most glamorous and renowned names in the industry and in the whole world, they are famous all over and everybody is aware of their real names, but did you know that these Bollywood Celebs also had another name? While many of the celebrities have changed their real names to funky ones some have the most unexpected nicknames. These pet names are given by their family members, friends, colleagues or even from their loved ones.
We know some of the actors who are called by their nickname such as Kareena Kapoor as Bebo, Karisma Kapoor as Lolo or Govinda as Chi Chi or even Hrithik Roshan as Duggu. Well, wait for more!
Priyanka Chopra’s Nickname Is Mimi Or Mithu
The international sensation Priyanka Chopra has been ruling the hearts in Hollywood and Bollywood both, but were you all aware of her nickname called by her family and friends? You all would be thinking of Pee Cee or maybe Piggy Chops which was given by Abhishek Bachchan, this nickname is popular in the industry and even for fans. However, Priyanka also has another pet name which is referred by her family member is Mithu and Mimi.
Varun Dhawan’s Nickname Is Pappu
The October fame Varun Dhawan is also on the list with his nickname ‘Pappu’, Surprised? Well, this pet name Pappu was given to him by his father David Dhawan. Pappu is called by his family members and his close friends. Varun’s charming personality is totally opposite from his nickname Pappu.
Alia Bhatt’s Nickname Is Aloo
Alia Bhatt is currently enjoying the success of her movie Raazi, before entering the Bollywood industry Alia was overweight and was bubbly and a bit plumpy as a teenager. She maintained peace by the string of pet names coming to her as a chubby kid, Well, Alia revealed that her mom used to call her Aloo-Kachaalu, some may call her Batata-Vada, Aloo-Baalu, and Aloo Kaalu and Alia’s sister refers to her as Alools.
Ranbir Kapoor’s Nickname Is Raymond!
Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming movie Sanju is the most awaited movie of the year, well he played several characters of Sanjay Dutt in the movie, but you all even need to know his several nicknames given to him by his near and dear ones. Ranbir’s grandfather Raj Kapoor use to call him Ganglu, and the other members of his family refer to him as Dabbu, as we know Ranbir shares a good bond with his mother Neetu Singh and this momma’s boy is Raymond to her mother.
Anushka Sharma’s Nickname Is Nushie
Anushka Sharma is currently busy with the shooting of her upcoming social commentary ‘Sui Dhaga’, Nusheshwar was last seen in Pari under her production house, wait a minute you all would be thinking who is Nusheshwar? But let me tell you she is our beloved Anushka Sharma. Anushka Sharma has shortened her nickname from her real name, Nushie and Nusheshwar are referred to as Anushka by her family, friends and even his cricketer husband Virat Kholi.
Shraddha Kapoor’s Nickname Is Chirkoot
Shraddha Kapoor who have won many hearts by her ace performance in Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villian has been referred to as ‘Chirkoot’. Suprised? Well, this nickname was given by her childhood friend and co-star Varun Dhawan. Shraddha might have been given several nicknames but this one is too unique to her personality! In an interview, Varun revealed that Varun and Shraddha have grown up together and the actor remembers calling Shraddha Chirkoot.
These aren’t all! In fact, these are to name just a few. Did you know that Sonam Kapoor is referred to as Giraffe? or Karan Johar as Kattu Battu? Or Bipasha Basu as Bonnie? Or Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Gullu? We bet these names are a surprise for all their fans and also made some of you laugh out loud!
