Numerology rules Bollywood

Trust singer-turned actor Himesh Reshammiya to take things to unheard of lengths.

Afilm believer in numerology, his latest film is called A Love Issshtory Really. And another is called Karzzzz.

“He follows numerology. Having an understanding of numerology, he does all the spellings himself,” a Mumbai-based numerologist said.

An extra ‘k’ here, an extra’z’ there. This is how many Bollywood titles now read. From Heyy Babyy to Singh is Kinng, using additional letters has become routine, thanks to increasing influence of numerology.

It began as an obsession with ‘k’ only to spread among producers and actors alike.

Directors and producers are no more hesitating to consult professional numerologists before finalising trhe name of their films.

“Many people from the film industry consult us. Many actors, producers and directors are our regular clients,” says Swatta Jhumani, a Punebased numerologist. “Whatever recognition we have today is because of our Bollywood clients.”

Rakesh Roshan’s brush with numerology began with Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, where two extra ‘a’s wrer added on the recommendation of the Jhumani family.

The film went on to become one of the big-gest hits of all time.