Rishab Shetty, the powerhouse actor-director who took Indian cinema by storm with Kantara and Kantara Chapter 1, recently opened up about a deeply personal and lesser-known chapter of his life, his name change. He revealed that his real name is Prashant, and he changed it because of his astrologer father’s suggestion.

In a candid conversation on The Right Angle Season 2, Rishab shared that his father, who is an astrologer, had a defining influence on his screen identity. “My real name is Prashant. My father suggested I change it to Rishab for better prospects in work," he revealed. Interestingly, both names, Prashant and Rishab, were chosen by his father himself.

The revelation adds a heartfelt dimension to Rishab’s already inspiring journey, from a small-town boy in coastal Karnataka to

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