What Our Favourite Celebrities Are Called With Love

Over the years, as we grow, people call us different names as per their wish and convenience. Everybody then starts associating these names with us. Such names are what we call nicknames. These are names that our families use to refer to us, names that our moms used while she was still figuring out the perfect official name for us, names which our friends thought defined us. Our favorite celebrities too are regular people and have grown up doing all the things that the common man does. And thus, they too have delightful nicknames. Here’s a list:

1. Gullu ( Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a popular Indian actress >> Read More... )

Former Miss World, although this Indian beauty is known as Ash in B-town, her family and friends call her Gullu with love. The name is as cute as Aishwarya herself. Aishwarya did many films all throughout her career. Though she had to undergo a lot of criticism, she never let it bother her and came out strong every time. She is well-recognized and dignified in the foreign lands as well. Her beauty amazes us.

2. Arshad ( Kangana Ranaut Kangana Ranaut is known in Bollywood, for her trem >> Read More... )

The ‘ Queen Click to look into! >> Read More... ’ actress, Kangana, is known for her childhood struggles and her natural curls. She is a bold and attractive woman who won our hearts with the last few movies she did. While she has a lovely name which means bangle in Hindi, her family prefers calling her Arshad with love. Yes, it’s a guy’s name. But how does it make a difference as long as it’s with love?

3. Raymond ( Ranbir Kapoor Ranbir Kapoor is a noted Indian film actor. He was >> Read More... )

Everybody knows that our chocolate boy, Ranbir, is called Dabbu by his family. That is no surprise. In fact, the Kapoor family is famous for giving the cutest nicknames to their kids. However, Ranbir has another nickname, Raymond, which his mother uses to call him. She believes his son is a proper gentleman, and Raymond defines him the best. Well, mama’s boy is all grown up now.

4. Mithoo ( Priyanka Chopra Born on 18 July 1982, Priyanka Chopra is an establ >> Read More... )

The industry might call her PeeCee or Piggy Chops but this former Miss World is lovingly called Mithoo by her family. Priyanka used to love mimicking people and thus her name. Mithoo is the Hindi word for a parrot. Well, it is apparent that she had a thing for acting since a very young age. Priyanka is currently doing an English TV serial, ‘ Quantico Click to look into! >> Read More... ’. She has a tattoo which says “Daddy’s little girl” in her father’s handwriting on her wrist.

5. Chirkoot ( Shraddha Kapoor Shraddha Kapoor, born on March 3rd, 1989, is a you >> Read More... )

Shraddha is the budding talent of Bollywood. She is gorgeous and very proficient. She won our hearts since the very first day she stepped into the industry. Her efforts and hard work show on-screen in her acting. Her melodious voice is a plus point to her charming personality. Shraddha is very close to actor Varun. They are childhood friends and did ABCD2 together. Varun calls Shraddha Chirkoot. We wonder what the secret behind this name is.

6. Giraffe ( Sonam Kapoor Sonam Kapoor, Daughter of Anil Kapoor and model Su >> Read More... )

The Indian fashionista and style queen, Sonam Kapoor admits being called Giraffe by her daddy dearest, Anil Kapoor Anil Kapoor was born on 24th December 1956 in Mumb >> Read More... . Anil uses that name because of her height. Sonam is sleek and slender and has an amazing body. She may not be the most appealing actress, but you cannot argue with her when it comes to dressing up. She sure has a beautiful taste in clothes and accessories and a decent dressing sense. We love her wardrobe.

7. Kattu Battu ( Karan Johar Karan Johar is one among the top ten celebrities i >> Read More... )

This naughty but talented director, choreographer, and what not, is fondly called Kattu Battu by family and friends. Karan has a magnificent and cheerful personality. He is super-talented and is currently judging Jhalak Dikhla Jaa Story soon >> Read More... . Karan has given the industry some of the best films. He is very confident and carries himself with poise. He also has a good sense of humour and attracts a lot of love from his audience. He is outspoken, funny and very witty. He knows how to take someone’s case without offending them.

8. Bonnie ( Bipasha Basu Bipasha Basu, born in January 7,1979 in Delhi, is >> Read More... )

Bipasha is more commonly known as Bips in the industry. However, her dear ones call her Bonnie. Bipasha is a very fit actress and has her own yoga CDs and DVDs. She recently married the actor, Karan Singh Grover Karan Singh Grover is a famous Indian actor who is >> Read More... .

9. Aloo ( Alia Bhatt Alia Bhatt is a trendsetting actress from Mumbai, >> Read More... )

Famous for her lack of common sense and making a fool of herself, Alia is the daughter of Mahesh Bhatt Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt created a niche for himself >> Read More... . Besides acting, she sings and has sung three songs in her films so far. Alia is cute and notorious and made her debut in Hindi movies with Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year. Her pet name is an easy guess. Yes, it is Aloo. Isn’t it as adorable as this young beauty?

10. Manya ( Shilpa Shetty A model turned actress, producer, entrepreneur and >> Read More... )

Shilpa Shetty is the only Indian to participate and win Big Brother Click to look into! >> Read More... . She is a stunning lady and has done a lot of films - not just in Hindi but also Kannada, Telugu, etc. She is married to Raj Kundra Raj Kundra, a business magnet from London, United >> Read More... and was a model before joining the industry. Shilpa has the most decent nickname so far in the list - Manya. However, her mum calls her Babucha which we think is absolutely lovable.

11. Tisha ( Parineeti Chopra The bubbly actress, born on 22nd October 1988, lan >> Read More... )

Parineeti is one of the most talented actresses in Bollywood today. She is hard-working and has a bubbly personality. She is confident when she talks and wins hearts with her acting. Parineeti recently lost a lot of weight. Her friends and family call her Tisha with affection. It is undoubtedly better than Piggy Chops. Priyanka must be so jealous.

12. Sasha ( Shahid Kapoor Shahid Kapoor also identifies as the name Shahid K >> Read More... )

An amazing dancer and a brilliant actor, Shahid was last seen in Udta Punjab Click to look into! >> Read More... for which he received many applause and praises. Shahid has given us hits in the last few years and reminded us why we loved him. Not hidden from anyone, Shahid’s pet name is quite famous. Everybody calls him Sasha with love; even the industry.

13. Koko ( Konkona Sen Sharma Konkona Sen Sharma is a Bollywood actress hailing >> Read More... )

Her nickname couldn’t get any cuter. Koko is the most adorable thing we’ve ever heard. Imagine calling someone Koko. How lovely is that? Konkona Sen or Koko, is a well-renowned actress remembered for her role in ‘ Omkara Click to look into! >> Read More... ’. She does a few movies but does them very well. Koko is a very competent performer.

14. Pappu ( Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan, a new comer entered Bollywood with h >> Read More... )

Varun’s a rising star. Already a heartthrob of all the girls in the country, Varun made his debut with Student of The Year. He has done many movies since then and is persistently winning hearts. A favorite among the youngsters, Varun has successfully paved his path to everybody’s heart. Even though he is lovingly called Pappu, we must say it doesn’t quite suit him. Well, this Pappu can surely dance saala!

15. Titu ( Sushmita Sen What is the essence of being a woman? her winning >> Read More... )

The only actress who seems to be ageing backwards, Sushmita’s been a part of the industry for almost twenty years now and she still looks as bright and beautiful as she did back when she won the Miss World pageant. Often called Sush, by shortening her name, Sushmita has an embarrassing yet lovable nickname, Titu. Her parents and friends very close to her call her Titu.

16. Maddy ( R Madhavan R Madhavan is a popular film actor in Tamil and Hi >> Read More... )

With an easy to guess nickname, Madhavan is next on our list. Maddy is the most suitable pet name for Madhavan. It is the short form of his surname. We last saw him in Tanu Weds Manu Click to look into! >> Read More... 2.

17. Duggu ( Hrithik Roshan Hrithik Roshan with his unimaginable dance moves i >> Read More... )

The Indian Greek-God, Hrithik is a superb dancer and an extraordinary actor. Everyone knows what his dearies call him. Yes, Duggu! Duggu gives us the image of a 2-year-old boy running around the house causing menace. What’s cuter is the fact that his dad’s pet name is Guddu. See the connection? It is just the reverse of Duggu.

18. Nushie ( Anushka Sharma Born in an army family to Col. AjayKumar and Ashim >> Read More... )

She is a colourful and playful actor who made her debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan Shah Rukh Khan or also known as SRK is a prominent >> Read More... (in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi). We’ve seen her in a number of films since then. She has a breathtaking smile and appeal and an incredibly sweet nickname, Nushie. Her beloved call her by this name. It goes well with her charming smile and lovely personality. Don’t you think?

19. Bubbly ( Madhuri Dixit Madhuri Dixit is not just known as the also a smil >> Read More... )

She is another actress who doesn’t seem to be growing older. The Ek Do Teen dancer is rightly pet-named Bubbly by her near and dear ones. Madhuri tried to make a comeback in the movies and still gives appearances in a few. We last saw her in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani in which she danced on the opening song of the film, Ghagra. Her charm still lures the men of the country.

20. Chinky ( Celina Jaitly Celina Jaitly was a model who eventually changed h >> Read More... )

With one of the most beautiful pair of eyes in B-town, Celina’s parents and loved ones called her Chinky when she was a child. Some of her friends still call her by the same name. Celina is an ex Miss India Miss India was a TV serial that was aired on Doord >> Read More... and was a model before coming to Bollywood. She has a sexy image and even though isn’t seen much in the movies, we still remember her.