Akshay reveals why he gave up his original name Rajiv Bhatia

Actor Akshay Kumar has revealed that he changed his name from Rajiv Bhatia because in his first film 'Aaj', the lead actor Kumar Gaurav's character was named 'Akshay'. "I would only observe Gaurav and his acting. I don't know what happened but one day I just went to the court and got my name changed," said Akshay.