The Real Names of These Famous Hollywood Celebrities

#29: From Krishna Pandit Bhanji to Sir Ben Kingsley

Sir Ben Kingsley, known for his roles in Schindler’s List and Iron Man 3, was actually born Krishna Pandit Bhanji in the UK, surprising many of his fans with his original name.

Krishna, from an Indian descent family, adopted his stage name in his youth before his rise to fame. He derived it from his father’s and grandfather’s nicknames, maintaining a familial connection.