A few years ago, it was quite common for actors to tweak the spellings of their names based on numerology. Recently, Kundali Bhagya actress Anjum Fakih followed suit, officially changing the spelling of her name to Anjuum Faakih—a decision she describes as “resetting something deep within.”
Talking about the change, she told Mumbai Mirror, "It wasn’t something I planned for long or did just for the sake of it. One of my closest friends, who’s now a certified numerologist, suggested it. She knows me inside out—my journey, my struggles and everything else.”
Anjuum shared that for a while she had been feeling creatively stuck . "I had been giving auditions, manifesting and trying really hard, but nothing was moving. I felt creatively stuck, as if something just wasn’t aligning. I’ve always believed in energies and vibes. It wasn’t just about numbers. It wasn’t about fame, luck or magic. It was about shifting energy and resetting something deep within. So, when she suggested a name change, it was more like a quiet message to the universe…Okay, I’m ready now. Let’s clear the block. It’s fine even if things take time, I already feel lighter, more connected, and more open to receiving,” she said.
Anjuum is best known for her roles in popular TV shows like Kundali Bhagya, Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani, and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2. She was also a participant in the adventure based reality TV show Khatron Ke Khiladi last year, where she was eliminated early.