Akshay Kumar to Nana Patekar: Check real names of the star-studded Housefull 5 cast

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala's comedy film Housefull 5 hits theatres on June 6. Featuring 18-19 stars, here are 8 actors who use screen names—discover their real names!

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1. Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar, who portrays Julius aka Jolly No. 3 in Housefull 5, was born as Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia. The actor adopted his stage name before entering Bollywood for recognition.

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2. Chunky Pandey

Famous for his hilarious role as Aakhri Pasta in the Housefull franchise, Chunky Pandey was born as Suyash Pandey. His real name remains lesser-known among many Bollywood fans.

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3. Nana Patekar

Nana Patekar, who plays an Interpol officer in Housefull 5, was born as Vishwanath Patekar. This lesser-known fact surprises many, given his decades-long presence in Indian cinema.

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4. Sanjay Dutt

Sanjay Dutt plays a police officer in 'Housefull 5', his first in the franchise. His real name is Sanjay Balraj Dutt.

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5. Jackie Shroff

Jackie Shroff, playing a police officer, makes his 'Housefull' debut in the fifth installment. His real name is Jaikishen Kakubhai Shroff.

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6. Sonam Bajwa

Sonam Bajwa plays the wife of Ritesh Deshmukh's character, Jalabuddin aka Jolly No. 1, in 'Housefull 5'. Her real name is Sonampreet Bajwa.

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7. Johnny Lever

Johnny Lever plays a significant role as a ship attendant in 'Housefull 5'. While known as Johnny Lever, his real name is John Prakasa Rao Janumala.

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8. Jacqueline Fernandez

Jacqueline Fernandez plays the wife of Abhishek Bachchan's character, Jalbhushan aka Jolly No. 2, in 'Housefull 5'. Her real name is Jacqueline Genevieve Fernandez.