Why Stars Add an Extra Letter: The Numerology Behind Name Changes

Stars tweak name spellings to shift the total numerology value to a number a numerologist calls lucky for them.

Ajay Devgan became Devgn in 2009; Tushar became Tusshar and Tripti became Triptii on similar advice.

Each English letter is assigned a number, summed and reduced; correction adds or removes letters to change the total.

There is no scientific proof it changes outcomes; it works as belief, branding and a confidence ritual.

Filmmakers apply the same logic to titles, doubling letters like the second G in Dabangg.