Twinkle Khanna, a multifaceted Indian personality, is renowned as an actress, author, film producer, columnist, and interior designer. This detailed biography explores her life and career.

Biography/Wiki

Twinkle Khanna was born on December 29, 1974, in Pune, Maharashtra, India. She attended New Era High School in Panchagani, Maharashtra, and later earned a Master of Arts degree from Goldsmiths, University of London, graduating on January 16, 2024.

Her Bollywood debut was in 1995 with “Barsaat,” opposite Bobby Deol. She acted in several films before marrying Akshay Kumar in 2001, after which she transitioned to a successful career in writing, interior design, and film production.

Physical Appearance

Twinkle stands at approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs around 57 kg. She has brown eyes and hair, with approximate figure measurements of 34-26-35.

Family, Caste & Husband

Twinkle is the daughter of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, iconic figures in Indian cinema. Her sister, Rinke Khanna, is also an actress. She married Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on January 14, 2001, and they have two children: son Aarav and daughter Nitara. Their first meeting was during a photoshoot for Filmfare magazine.

Career

Twinkle’s acting career included roles in Hindi and Telugu films. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for “Barsaat.” She also collaborated with her husband, Akshay Kumar, in films like “International Khiladi” and “Zulmi.” Her last film was “Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega” (2001).

Post-acting, she pursued her passion for writing, publishing her first book, “Mrs. Funnybones,” in 2015. She also established herself as a prominent interior designer, with clients including many Bollywood celebrities. Her design firm, “The White Window,” opened in 2002. She’s also a successful film producer, with credits including “Khiladi 786,” “Thank You,” and others.

She also serves as a brand ambassador, notably for the watch brand Movado, and has appeared in various commercials. In December 2024, she won the Crossword Book Award in the Popular Fiction category for her book “Welcome to Paradise.”

Controversy

A controversy arose during the 2009 Lakme Fashion Week, involving an incident with Akshay Kumar. She was briefly detained but later released on bail.

Favourite Things

* Spicy khichdi (made by her grandmother)
* Akshay Kumar’s acting
* Interior designers Paolo Navone and Antoni Gaudí
* The song “Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi” from the film “Aandhi”
* The book “The Little Princess” by Frances Hodgson Burnett
* The film adaptation of “The Remains of the Day” by Kazuo Ishiguro

Salary

Twinkle Khanna’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $30 million.

Facts

Here are some interesting facts about Twinkle Khanna:

• Her debut film, “Barsaat” (1995), was produced by Dharmendra.
• She was a judge at the 2000 Femina Miss India pageant.
• She was offered the role of Tina in “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,” but declined.
• She retired from acting after marrying Akshay Kumar in 2001.
• She campaigned for her father, Rajesh Khanna, during his Lok Sabha election campaign.
• People Magazine ranked her fourth on its list of best-dressed celebrities in India in 2009.
• She sold her father’s house in 2014 for ?85 crore.

Notable Film Roles & Productions