Before you enter the entertainment industry, a lot of people make changes to their lifestyle, including their name. This practice happens all over the world and not just in Pakistan. Some do it on the based of societal norms that do not allow people to represent their true identity, while others do it for the sake of luck.

There are numerous entertainers in Pakistan who have changed their names before making their way to the entertainment industry and here a few we gathered:

Maya Ali

The Mann Mayal actress who will now be seen in the much-anticipated Pakistani film Teefa in Trouble, Maya Ali’s real name is Maryam Tanveer Ali.

Saba Qamar

The Hindi Medium and Baaghi lead actress is successfully making her name all over the world, one hit after another and well, we just found out that her real name is Sabahat Qamar Zaman. Not an entirely changed name, but just a short form of her real name was applied when Saba entered the industry.

Veena Malik

Having worked in Pakistan and in India, Veena Malik rose to fame years ago with her acting skills. Little do people know that her real name is Zahid Malik!

Ayeza Khan

One of the top actresses in the drama industry of our country, Ayeza Khan’s real name is Kinza Khan. Just like everyone else, one cannot tell the real reason for why she appears with a different name in the industry.

Mona Lisa

Another actress who made her way to the Indian industry as well, Mona Lisa’s real name is Sara Loren. Been a while we haven’t seen her on the mainstream media, right?

Meera

Pakistani actress who has been the part of the industry for as long as one can remember, Meera’s real name is Irtiza Rubab!

So how many celebrities did you know do not appear with their real names in the industry? Share with us in the comments section below and tell us if we missed anyone.