Bio | |
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Real Name | Tina Jatin Khanna |
Nickname | Twinkle |
Profession(s) | Interior Designer, Actress, Author |
Physical Stats & More | |
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 Measurement (approx.) | 34-26-35 |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Brown |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 29 December 1974 |
Age (as in 2019) | 45 Years |
Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Mumbai, India |
School | New Era High school, Panchagani, maharastra |
Debut | Film Debut– Barsaat (1995) |
Family | Father– Rajesh Khanna (Bollywood Actor & Producer) Mother– Dimple Kapadia (Bollywood Actress) Brother– N/A Sister– Rinke Khanna (Actress) |
Religion | Hinduism |
Hobbies | Interior Designing, Writing |
Controversies | In 2009, she unbuttoned Akshay Kumar’s jeans during the Lakme Fashion Week which created a controversy for obscenity & she had to surrender at the Vakola Police Station and was released later on bail. |
Favourite Things | |
Food | Spicy Khichadi cooked by her Naani |
Interior Designer | Paola Navone and the great Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi |
Song | Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi……from Aandhi |
Book | The Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett |
Book-to-Screen Adaption | The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro |
Girls, Affairs and More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Marriage Date | 14 January 2001 |
Husband | Akshay Kumar (Actor) |
Children | Son– Aarav Kumar (Born, 15 September 2002) Daughter– Nitara Kumar (Born, 25 September 2012) |
Money Factor | |
Net Worth (approx.) | $30 million |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Twinkle Khanna
- In her early years, Twinkle Khanna found herself in the lap of luxury, born into a prominent Bollywood family. Her father, Rajesh Khanna, was a renowned superstar, while her mother, Dimple Kapadia, was celebrated as one of the most gifted actors in the industry during Twinkle’s birth. A charming photograph has captured a precious moment from Twinkle’s childhood, showcasing her alongside her cherished mother, Dimple Kapadia.
- Dharmendra chose her for her debut film Barsaat (1995).
- Barsaat earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
- According to K. N. Vijayan from the Malaysian newspaper New Straits Times, she does not possess the typical appearance of a Bollywood actress.
- In the year 1999, she had the opportunity to work alongside her husband Akshay Kumar in two action films, International Khiladi and Julmi.
- Seenu, a Telugu film, featured Twinkle Khanna in 1999.
- She served as a member of the Judges Panel in the 2000 Femina Miss India competition.
- Rani Mukerji ended up landing the role of Tina in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai after she turned down the offer from Karan Johar.
- While conducting a photo-session for Filmfare magazine, she had her first encounter with Akshay Kumar.
- All the Best marked Twinkle Khanna’s theatrical debut under the direction of Feroze Khan in February 2001.
- Following her marriage to Akshay Kumar in 2001, she decided to step away from her acting career, stating that she was no longer finding joy in it.
- Her last film as an actress was Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001).
- She actively campaigned for her father, Rajesh Khanna, during his Lok Sabha election bid in New Delhi.
- In 2002, she took the initiative to establish her own interior designing store named “The White Window” at the renowned Crawford Market in Mumbai.
- She was responsible for the interior design of numerous celebrities’ spaces, such as Tabu, Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Bandra flat, Reema Sen, and Poonam Bajaj’s design studio. Additionally, she fulfilled a unique request from a client by designing a luxurious golden toilet.
- At the Academy of Interiors, Twinkle Khanna serves as a mentor for the International Institute of Fashion Designing.
- Among the Bollywood films she has co-produced are Khiladi 786, Thank You, Tees Mar Khan, Patiala House, and Holiday: A Soldier is Never Off Duty.
- People Magazine listed her as the fourth best-dressed celebrity in India in 2009.
- Movado, an American watch brand, appointed her as their Brand Ambassador.
- In 2014, she managed to sell her father’s house for a staggering 85 crore INR.
- She graced the cover of Vogue magazine in August 2014.
- Penguin India published the non-fiction book “Mrs Funnybones” in August 2015, written by her.
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