Yes you read it right - he prefers to call his close associates as Saerji. Writer-turned-directors Sajid-Farhad, who are gearing up for their directorial debut film Entertainment, are also called Saerji.
The star and the duo go back a long way as they have been associated with Akki-starrers Housefull-2, Boss and are now directing him in Entertainment. Interestingly, Sajid-Farhad also call Akshay Saerji as the duo feels it's sweet and different.