Yes, just like you and me, our fav Bollywood celebs have unique nicknames too.
From calling Alia as ‘Aloo’ to Kartik as ‘Koki’– we bring you 10 B-Town celebs & their nicknames. Check it out:
1. Alia Bhatt- Aloo
Not many people know that Alia Bhatt, who has perfectly climbed the success ladder with her impeccable performances, has a cute pet name. It is said that Alia was quite plump as a teenager so her friends used to call her ‘Aloo’, which eventually became her nickname.
2. Varun Dhawan- Pappu
Well, this may come as a surprise that the hot & charming VD is called ‘Pappu’ at home by his family. We must say this Pappu can dance! Varun once revealed that his nickname always reminded him of a Mexican drug lord.
3. Anushka Sharma- Nusheshwar
Yes, Anushka Sharma has one of the quirky nicknames. During her childhood days, this B-Town queen was lovingly called ‘Nusheshwar’ by her family. However, it was then reportedly shortened to ‘Nushki’ by her darling husband Virat Kohli.
4. Kartik Aaryan- Koki
The national crush Kartik Aaryan’s nickname is ‘Koki’. Yes, this is what the heartthrob of many is lovingly called at home. Remember his Instagram series #KokiPoochega? Did you know Koki is a type of ‘paratha’ in Sindhi?
5. Priyanka Chopra Jonas- Mimi
While our desi girl is fondly called Piggy Chops, PC by her fans, Priyanka’s actual nickname is ‘Mithu’. It was given by her father- late Dr. Ashok Chopra. However, the actress once revealed in an interview that she did not like the name ‘Mithu’ so she supposedly changed it to ‘Mimi’.
6. Kareena Kapoor Khan- Bebo
When it comes to nicknames nobody can beat the ‘Kapoor’ khandaan. While her elder sister Karisma is called ‘Lolo’, Kareena’s nickname is ‘Bebo’. In her movie ‘Kambakkht Ishq’, she even has a song named Bebo.
7. Hrithik Roshan- Duggu
The Greek god Hrithik Roshan is lovingly called ‘Duggu’ by his family and close pals. Yes, it’s his nickname. Reportedly, Hrithik’s grandmother kept this name after his father’s nickname, ‘Guddu’.
8. Parineeti Chopra- Tisha
Did you know Parineeti Chopra’s nickname is ‘Tisha’? It was apparently given by her family.
9. Shahid Kapoor- Sasha
The chocolate boy & super handsome Shahid Kapoor is usually called ‘Sasha’ by his friends & family. However, his wife Mira has the sweetest nickname for him, and it is ‘Shadoo’.
10. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan- Gullu
While her fans call her ‘Aish’, the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s actual nickname is ‘Gullu’. Yes, this is what she was lovingly called by her family.