Hansika Motwani Changes Surname Spelling, Adds Extra ‘N’

Actress Hansika Motwani, known for her roles in films like Desamuduru, Koi Mil Gaya and Maha, has made a small yet interesting change to her name. The actress recently updated her surname’s spelling on

social media, adding an extra ‘N’ — now spelling it as “Motwanni.” Hansika hasn’t given any reason behind the change yet. Many celebrities have altered their names based on astrology or numerology for luck.

Hansika Motwani Changes Surname’s Spelling

Hansika Motwani has joined the list of Bollywood and South Indian stars who have made minor yet symbolic name changes. The actress, who started her career as a child artist and later became a successful leading lady in Tamil and Telugu cinema, has officially tweaked her surname’s spelling from “Motwani” to “Motwanni.” She shared the news on her Instagram Story. Take a look:

Hansika hasn’t revealed the reason behind the change. For the unversed, it’s a common trend among film personalities who believe that altering their name can bring better fortune and positive energy to their careers. Recently, actor Rishab Shetty revealed that his astrologer father changed his name from Prashant to Rishab for “better work prospects.”

More about the actress

Hansika, who began her acting journey as a child star in television shows like Shaka Laka Boom Boom and later appeared in Hrithik Roshan’s Koi Mil Gaya, made a successful transition to South cinema with Allu Arjun’s Desamuduru in 2007. Over the years, she has established herself as a prominent face in Tamil and Telugu films, earning a loyal fan base for her charming screen presence.In her personal life, Hansika married businessman Sohail Kathuria in December 2022 in a royal-style wedding held at Jaipur’s Mundota Fort. Their wedding celebrations were also captured in a JioHotstar docuseries titled Love, Shaadi, Drama, giving fans a closer look at their fairytale ceremony