Ben Kingsley Explains His Name on 'David Letterman' (VIDEO)

"Christina Blange! Ready for your close-up?!" So that he wouldn't have to hear that for the rest of his life, Ben Kingsley (that would be SIR Ben Kingsley to us) changed his name from Krishna Bhanji. He explained the whole story on 'Late Show With David Letterman' (weeknights, 11:35PM ET on CBS).

As movie trivia experts, however, we also happen to know that Kingsley derived his stage name from his grandfather's nickname, 'Clove King.' His grandfather was a spice trader in Zanzibar. You're welcome for the party trivia. Happy to help.

Watch the video after the jump."Christina Blange! Ready for your close-up?!" So that he wouldn't have to hear that for the rest of his life, Ben Kingsley (that would be SIR Ben Kingsley to us) changed his name from Krishna Bhanji. He explained the whole story on 'Late Show With David Letterman' (weeknights, 11:35PM ET on CBS). As movie trivia experts, however, we also happen to know that Kingsley derived his stage name from his grandfather's nickname, 'Clove King.' His grandfather was a spice trader in Zanzibar. You're welcome for the party trivia. Happy to help.