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About Twinkle Khanna

Twinkle Khanna is a famous Indian actress, author, film producer, newspaper columnist, and interior designer. She was one of the most famous actresses in the 2000s. She is also famous for being the daughter of Rajesh Khanna and wife of a famous Bollywood actor, Akshay Kumar.

Twinkle Khanna was born in a Hindu family on 29 December 1974 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. She was born to Rajesh Khanna and actress, Dimple Kapadia. She has a sister, Rinke Khanna; who was also an actress. on 14 January 2001, Twinkle married the Bollywood actor, Akshay Kumar. The couple is blessed with 2 children; a son, Aarav Kumar, and a daughter, Nitara Kumar.

Wiki/Bio

Birth Name Tina Jatin Khanna
Nick Name Twinkle
Age (as in 2022) 48 Years
Debut Film Debut- Barsaat (1995)
Religion Hinduism
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Birth Place Pune, Maharashtra, India
Date of Birth 29 December 1974
Nationality Indian
Residence Not Known
Home Town Mumbai, India
Hobbies Interior Designing, Writing

Family

Mother’s Name Dimple Kapadia (Bollywood Actress)
Father’s Name Rajesh Khanna (Bollywood Actor & Producer)
Brother Not Known
Sister Rinke Khanna (Actress)

Boyfriends/Affairs

Affairs/Boyfriends Not Known

Marital Status, Husband and Children

Husband/Spouse Akshay Kumar (Actor)
Marriage Date 14 January 2001
Children Son- Aarav Kumar (Born, 15 September 2002)
Daughter- Nitara Kumar (Born, 25 September 2012)

Education

School New Era High school, Panchgani, Maharashtra
College/University Not Known
Educational Qualification Not Known
Profession Interior Designer, Actress, Author
Brands Endorsed Not Known
Career Manager Not Known

Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements

Height (Approx.) in centimeters- 163 cm
in meters- 1.63 m
in Feet Inches- 5’ 4”
Weight (Approx.) in Kilograms- 57 kg
in Pounds- 126 lbs

Figure Measurements

Breast Size 34 inches
Hips Size 35 inches
Waist Size 26 inches

Extra Ordinary Features

Race / Ethnicity Hindu
Hair Color Brown
Eye Color Brown
S*xual Orientation Straight
Dress Size 4 US
Shoe Size 8 US

Favourite Things

Favourite Book The Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Favourite Song Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi……from Aandhi
Favourite Interior Designer Paola Navone and the great Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi
Favourite Food Spicy Khichadi cooked by her Naani
Favourite Book-to-Screen Adaption The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
Controversies In 2009, she unbuttoned Akshay Kumar’s jeans during the Lakme Fashion Week which created controversy for obscenity & she had to surrender at the Vakola Police Station and was released later on bail.

Life Journey

Twinkle Khanna completed her schooling at New Era High school, Panchgani, Maharastra. Khanna debuted in Bollywood with the film ‘Barsaat’ in 1995, in which she was paired opposite Bobby Deol. The movie did well at the box office, and she won the Filmfare Best Debut Award for her performance.

After an eye surgery for a slight cross-eye condition, Twinkle went on to do numerous films which got her good reviews and recognition from the fans. Khanna has acted with some of the greatest stars of the film industry, including SRK, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Govinda.

Twinkle Khanna Net Worth

Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx) $30 Million
Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx) Under Review
Annual Salary Under Review
Income Source Interior Designer, Actress, Author

Career

Twinkle’s most famous film roles include the girl next door in Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai with Salman Khan in 1998, the undercover spy along with Shahrukh Khan in Baadshah in 1999, and the village belle in Mela in 2000. She paired Venkatesh in the year 1999 in a Telugu movie Seenu.

Twinkle left the industry after her marriage to Akshay Kumar, citing that she did not enjoy the acting profession anymore. She has moved on. Her last movie was Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega in 2001, which was received averagely at the box office.

In 2002, Twinkle opened her own interior design store in Crawford Market, Mumbai called The White Window, in partnership with her long-time friend Gurlein Manchanda. Since then, the store has received a prestigious Elle Decor International Design Award (from the Indian edition of Elle Decor magazine). Twinkle has opened up another branch of the flagship store elsewhere in Mumbai and plans to expand throughout India.

Movies List

1995 Barsaat
1996 Jaan
Dil Tera Diwana
1997 Uff! Yeh Mohabbat
Itihaas
1998 Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1999 International Khiladi
Zulmi
Seenu
Baadshah
Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan
2000 Mela
Chal Mere Bhai
Joru Ka Ghulam
2001 Jodi No.1
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega

Facts About Twinkle Khanna

  • Twinkle acted opposite her husband Akshay Kumar in two action movies which are International Khiladi and Julmi, both movies released in 1999.
  • In 1999, she acted in a Telugu movie – Seenu.
  • In the 2000 Femina Miss India, Twinkle was a member of the Judges Panel.
  • Twinkle rejected the role of Tina in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai proposed by Karan Johar, and the role was finally given to Rani Mukerji.
  • When Twinkle met Akshay Kumar for the first time, she was doing a photo-session for Filmfare magazine.
  • Khanna made her theatrical debut in Feroze Khan’s All the Best in 2001.
  • When her father, Rajesh Khanna fought the Lok Sabha election from New Delhi, she campaigned for his election.
  • In 2002, Twinkle opened her own Interior Designing Store at the Crawford Market in Mumbai called- The White Window.
  • Twinkle did interiors to a number of celebrities including Rani Mukerji’s, Tabu’s, Reema Sen’s Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Bandra flat, and Poonam Bajaj’s design studio. She also invented a golden toilet at the request of one of her clients.
  • She is one of the mentors at the International Institute of Fashion Designing’s Academy of Interiors.
  • Twinkle has co-produced a number of Bollywood movies including Thank You, Khiladi 786, Tees Mar Khan, Patiala House, and Holiday: A Soldier is Never Off Duty.
  • She was listed as the fourth best-dressed celebrity in India by People Magazine in 2009.
  • Twinkle has been the Brand Ambassador of an American watch brand- Movado.
  • In 2014, Khanna sold her father’s house for INR 85 crore.
  • Twinkle featured on the cover of Vogue magazine in 2014.
  • Khanna wrote a non-fiction book- Mrs. Funnybones which was published by Penguin India in 2015.

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