Bebo to King Khan: 10 B-town celebs and the stories behind their nicknames

Bebo to King Khan, B-town celebs and their nicknames

People often express their love for each other by giving pet names. We all have a Kaka, Baby auntie and Dolly in our households. And, celebrities aren't much different.

Names tell a story; they add character to a personality on screen. Likewise, nicknames exist for a reason too. Amidst the glamorous portrayal, fans usually forget superstars are human too. So, here's a throwback of some unique alias of Bollywood celebs and their origin.


The hunk of Bollywood is actually known as Pappu within his home. Varun's father, David Dhawan gave him this peculiar pet name because it resonated with his personality.




The actor is considered the Badshah (King) of Bollywood and has been producing, acting and hosting for half a decade. His talent, hard work and fame catapulted him into superstardom and got him the title of King Khan.






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