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5 Bollywood Actresses and their nicknames

  1. Sonam Kapoor- Giraffe 

    Sonam Kapoor is one of the highest-paid actresses in the industry and is the recipient of several awards, including a Filmfare and a National Film Award.The daughter of actor Anil Kapoor, when asked what was her memorable moment from childhood and whether she had a nickname, Sonam said, “My father used to call me giraffe because I had a really long neck. Now, my family and friends call me Senior as in Senior Kapoor.” Well, that’s interesting to know.

  2. Alia Bhatt - AaluAlia Bhatt was known as the cute and plump girl in her childhood. Alia Bhatt is the daughter of famous filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt. Her mother Soni Razdan was also an actress. She is known as Aalu at home. Her mother likes to call her daughter Aloo Kachaalu and her sister calls her Alools. She is called with different names like Aloo Kalu, Batata vada and Aloo Baalu among her friends.
  3. Aishwarya Rai- GulluClaimed by many to be the most beautiful woman in the world, the Bachchan bahu, and former Miss World has many accolades in her bouquet. While a Netherlands tulip is named after her, Bollywood prefers calling her Ash, shortening her name. But, her actual nickname is Gullu. Although it sounds so funny, it is true!
  4. Bipasha Basu - BonnieIn an interview, Bipasha Basu shared that she loves her nickname. She said, "Bonnie is my pet name. I was born a bonnie baby, round plump and healthy, so my name is Bonnie! Media and fans call me Bips! By far I think I have maximum nicknames! Most people have nicknames for me; Bippy, Bipsy, B, Bip, BB, Bipshaw, Bhopu, Basu, Baby Basu, Bona, Beeps! Even though I have a beautiful name Bipasha! Nicknames are out of affection so I am not complaining."

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  5. Shraddha Kapoor – ChirkootShraddha Kapoor, actor-singer Shraddha Kapoor is the daughter of veteran actor-comedian Shakti Kapoor. Kapoor gained wide recognition for playing a singer in the commercially successful romantic drama Aashiqui 2 (2013), for which she received several accolades including a Filmfare nomination for the Best Actress. Shraddha Kapoor was given the weird nickname Chirkoot by Varun Dhawan.

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