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Twinkle Khanna

Twinkle Khanna Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 29 December 1973
  • Place of Birth Pune
  • Occupation Film Actor, Writer, Film Producer, Columnist
  • Father Rajesh Khanna
  • Mother Dimple Kapadia
  • Spouse Akshay Kumar (2001)
  • Siblings Rinke Khanna
  • Education Narsee Monjee College Of Commerce And Economics
  • Years active 1995-2001 (actress), 2002-2018 (interior Designer, Author, Producer), 2002-present (columnist)
  • Other names Tina Jatin Khanna, Mrs Funnybones

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ABOUT Twinkle Khanna

Twinkle Khanna: From Bollywood Debut to Literary Success Twinkle Khanna, born Tina Jatin Khanna on December 29, 1973, transitioned from a successful Bollywood career to becoming a highly acclaimed author and entrepreneur. Her film debut in the 1995 musical romance Barsaat earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, launching her into the Hindi film industry. She appeared in several notable films including Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998), Seenu (1999), Baadshah (1999), and Joru Ka Ghulam (2000), before retiring from acting after Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001). Khanna's post-acting career has been marked by significant literary achievements. Her debut non-fiction book, Mrs. Funnybones (2015), became a bestseller, establishing her as India's highest-selling woman writer that year. Subsequent works, The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad (2016), Pyjamas Are Forgiving (2018), and Welcome to Paradise (2023), further solidified her position as a leading author, consistently topping bestseller lists. The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad, adapted into the National Award-winning film Pad Man, highlights her commitment to social issues. In 2023, Khanna completed a Master's degree in Fiction Writing from Goldsmiths, University of London, her dissertation even receiving a distinction and being shortlisted for the Pat Kavanagh Prize. Beyond her writing, Khanna also launched the bilingual digital media platform, Tweak India, and actively supports numerous charitable causes.

Twinkle Khanna FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
  • Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega

    ( 2001 )

No Upcoming Movies
  • Jodi No. 1
  • Jodi No. 1

    ( 2001 )

  • Joru Ka Ghulam
  • Joru Ka Ghulam

    ( 2000 )

  • Chal Mere Bhai
  • Chal Mere Bhai

    ( 2000 )

  • Mela
  • Mela

    ( 2000 )

  • Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan
  • Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan

    ( 1999 )

  • Seenu
  • Seenu

    ( 1999 )

  • Baadshah
  • Baadshah

    ( 1999 )

  • Zulmi
  • Zulmi

    ( 1999 )

  • International Khiladi
  • International Khiladi

    ( 1999 )

  • When One Falls in Love
  • When One Falls in Love

    ( 1998 )

  • Itihaas
  • Itihaas

    ( 1997 )

  • Uff! Yeh Mohabbat
  • Uff! Yeh Mohabbat

    ( 1997 )

  • Bhoot Bhungla
  • Bhoot Bhungla

    ( 1997 )

  • Dil Tera Diwana
  • Dil Tera Diwana

    ( 1996 )

  • Jaan
  • Jaan

    ( 1996 )

  • Barsaat
  • Barsaat

    ( 1995 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Twinkle Khanna AWARDS

Awards
  • Most Entertaining Action Film
  • The BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India for Most Entertaining Action Film - 2014 Holiday

  • Wittiest Star
  • The Bollywood Life Awards for Wittiest Star - 2020

  • Most Witty Celebrity
  • The Bollywood Life Awards for Most Witty Celebrity - 2015

  • Best Debut Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Debut Actress - 1996 Barsaat

  • Visionary Woman of the Year
  • The HELLO! Hall of Fame Awards, India for Visionary Woman of the Year - 2017

  • Stylish Couple of the Year
  • The HELLO! Hall of Fame Awards, India for Stylish Couple of the Year - 2010

  • Most Stylish Author
  • The HT India's Most Stylish Awards for Most Stylish Author - 2019

  • Timeless Beauty
  • The Vogue Beauty Awards for Timeless Beauty - 2014

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

TWINKLE KHANNA NEWS

Rajesh Khanna's advice to daughter Twinkle Khanna about son-in-law Akshay Kumar: 'Hera pheri wala he aadmi hai voh'. Watch old video

May 06, 2024 8:14 pm

Rajesh Khanna, father-in-law of Akshay Kumar, in a old video, which surfaced online, can be seen talking about the Hera Pheri actor, shares the advice he gave his daughter, Twinkle Khanna.

Twinkle Khanna responds to allegation that she danced for Dawood Ibrahim: 'Even my kids think my dancing skills are akin to WWF match...'

April 22, 2024 10:39 am

Twinkle Khanna responded to claims that she "performed a medley of songs for Dawood Ibrahim." The author also commented on the misinformation surrounding the late Sushant Singh Rajput's death case.

When Akshay Kumar was frustrated with life and then looked at his fleet of cars: 'Tere paas 5 gaadiyan hai, tu frustrate kaise ho sakta hai?'

April 09, 2024 12:38 pm

Akshay Kumar, who will be seen in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, shared a hilarious incident when he felt unhappy with life and then saw his fleet of cars.

Akshay Kumar reveals how he overcame 2-3 breakups before marrying Twinkle Khanna: 'There was so much anger'

April 07, 2024 6:01 pm

Akshay Kumar recently revealed that he experienced 2-3 breakups before meeting Twinkle Khanna and finally marrying her. He also shared tips on how to overcome heartbreaks.

Twinkle Khanna shares date night pic with Akshay Kumar: 'After 2 decades, he still makes me...'

April 03, 2024 1:46 pm

Twinkle Khanna shared a loved-up post with Akshay Kumar and lauded his ability to make her laugh on a date night even after decades of being married.

Twinkle Khanna weighs in on Zomato’s ‘pure veg food’ row: 'Unlike vegetarian or vegan, it has connotations of caste, hierarchy, untouchability'

April 01, 2024 11:07 am

Author and columnist Twinkle Khanna recently shared her two cents on the Zomato’s ‘pure veg food’ row and emphasised the importance of effective communication in avoiding misunderstandings.

Twinkle Khanna takes a dig at Akshay Kumar's Jamnagar dance, says Rihanna's act 'not half as grand as Nita Ambani's performance'

March 10, 2024 2:20 pm

Twinkle Khanna recently wrote that she followed the Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant pre-wedding festivities 'in what seems like a paradigm time warp through Instagram'.

‘Kumar’s +1’: Twinkle Khanna lands knockout punch on maiden name controversy with Instagram text post

March 08, 2024 9:43 am

Besides the post, Twinkle Khanna also changed her display image with a text saying, “Kumar’s +1.”

Twinkle Khanna spends quality time with her furry friends in London: 'A perfect day that involves dogs and drinks'

March 07, 2024 3:03 pm

Twinkle Khanna shared a fun reel on social media about how she is spending time in London.

Kangana Ranaut slams 'privileged brat' Twinkle Khanna for comparing men to 'plastic bags'

February 22, 2024 11:43 am

Kangana Ranaut questioned Twinkle Khanna's ideologies about feminism and penned a note about the author on social media.

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