
While it is not mandatory, women in several cultures take their husband's surname after marriage to promote familial unity. It is often seen as a public statement to announce that the couple identify as one. In Bollywood too, several actresses have changed their names after marriage.
Here's a list!
Alia recently introduced herself as "Alia Bhatt Kapoor" on The Great Indian Kapil Show.

Yami Gautam added Dhar to her surname after her marriage to Gautam Dhar, who has directed Vicky Kaushal-starrer Uri.

Kareena Kapoor changed her name to Kareena Kapoor Khan after marrying Saif Ali Khan.

Aishwarya Rai changed her name to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan after tying the knot with Abhishek Bachchan.

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Priyanka Chopra added Jonas to her surname after exchanging wedding vows with Nick Jonas.

Sonam Kapoor changed her name to Sonam Kapoor Ahuja after her wedding to Anand Ahuja in 2018.
