Viral on Facebook: From ‘Krishna Bhanji’ to ‘Ben Kingsley’, the identity struggle behind a Hollywood legend
Actor Ben Kingsley, born Krishna Bhanji, changed his name to Ben Kingsley. This decision was made to overcome cultural bias in the acting industry. He believed his original name would limit his roles. The name change led to immediate career opportunities. Kingsley later won an Academy Award for playing Mahatma Gandhi. He now identifies as Ben Kingsley. Read more below!
Actor Ben Kingsley, born Krishna Bhanji, changed his name to Ben Kingsley. This decision was made to overcome cultural bias in the acting industry. He believed his original name would limit his roles. The name change led to immediate career opportunities. Kingsley later won an Academy Award for playing Mahatma Gandhi. He now identifies as Ben Kingsley. Read more below!
