Real Names of Famous Indian Actors
Pratiek
Full Name: Pratiek Babbar
Son of late actress Smita Patil and Raj Babbar, Pratiek decided to drop his father’s name when he entered the Film Industry. His mother Smita Patel died two weeks after his birth due to post partum complications.
Pratiek made his film debut in Amir Khan’s Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na alongside Imran Khan and Genelia D’Souza. His role as Genelia’s brother won him appreciation among the critics and public as well. He also starred in movies like Dhobi Ghaat,Dum Maro Dum, Aarakshan, My Friend Pinto and Ekk Deewana Tha.
Govinda
Full Name: Govinda Arun Ahuja
Govinda was born to actor Arun Ahuja and actress and singer Nirmala Ahuja on 21st December 1963. He was named Govinda Arun Ahuja, but when he entered the Film Industry he decided to drop Arun Ahuja from his name and be known as just Govinda.
He made his debut in 1986 in the movie Ilzaam and since then he acted in over 120 Hindi movies. He also tried his hand at politics when he joined Indian National Congress but later he opted out saying that he the political scene disappointed him and now he has decided to concentrate on re starting his career in Bollywood.
