1 / 10Artists often use different names instead of their real names to make a mark in showbiz industry. Let us have a look at some of the celebs who have changed their names to attain success and fame. 2 / 10Shantanu Mukherjee (born 30 September 1972), popularly known as Shaan, is an Indian playback singer, composer, actor and television host. Shaan was born on 30 September 1972 in Mumbai in a Bengali family.His grandfather was Jahar Mukherjee, a well known lyricist, his father late Manas Mukherjee, was a music director and his sister Sagarika is a singer as well.3 / 10Bhanurekha Ganesan (born 10 October 1954), better known by her stage name Rekha. . Acknowledged as one of the finest actresses in Indian cinema,[2] she has starred in more than 180 films and is the recipient of several accolades, including one National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards. She has often played strong and complicated female characters—from fictional to literary—in both mainstream and independent films. Though her career has gone through certain periods of decline, Rekha has gained a reputation for reinventing herself numerous times and has been credited for her ability to sustain her status. In 2010, the Government of India honoured her with Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour.4 / 10Asin who acted in films Ghajini and Ready has credited her name as Asin Thottumkal.5 / 10Famous actress and step mother of Salman Khan, Helen's full name is Helen Ann Richardson.6 / 10 Kajol's real name is Kajol Mukherjee however is never known to use her father's name Mukherjee.7 / 10Akshay Kumar - Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar's real name is Rajeev Hari Om Bhatia.8 / 10Ranveer Singh- Ranveer Singh is an actor who has become a talisman of youth in a short period of time. Ranveer is always in the news for his great acting skills and edgy style. Although Ranveer is known as Ranveer Singh in the art world, his full name is Ranveer Singh Bhavanani.9 / 10Govinda - Govinda is the best dancer and actor in Bollywood. This actor is also known as Chichi. However, his real name is Govind Arun Ahuja.10 / 10Sridevi - It has been a long time since the death of Sridevi, who was known as Chandni of Bollywood. However, her popularity still remains. Sridevi's real name is Shree Amma Yanger Ayyappan