Twinkle Khanna
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 Twinkle Khanna in 2010 |
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| Born | Tina Jatin Khanna December 29, 1974 Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Other names | Twinkle Kumar |
| Occupation | Actress, Interior Designer, Producer |
| Years active | 1995–2001 |
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Akshay Kumar (2001–present) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | Rajesh Khanna (deceased) Dimple Kapadia |
Twinkle Khanna (born Tina Jatin Khanna on 29 December 1974)[1] is an Indian film actress who has acted in Bollywood and Telugu films. She is the wife of popular Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and the daughter of established actors, Dimple Kapadia and late Rajesh Khanna. After leaving film industry in 2001, she ventured into interior designing and is now the co-owner of The White Window store.
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Career [edit]
Khanna made her debut opposite Bobby Deol in Barsaat (1995). The film did well at the box office, and she received the Filmfare Best Debut Award for her performance. After an eye surgery for a slight cross-eye condition, Khanna went on to do many films which got her good reviews and recognition from the audience. She has acted with some of the renowned actors in the industry, including Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Ajay Devgn and Govinda.
Her notable film roles include the girl next door in Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998) with Salman Khan, the undercover spy along with Shahrukh Khan in Baadshah (1999) and the village belle in Mela (2000) with Aamir Khan. She paired with Venkatesh in the year 1999 in a Telugu film, Seenu. Film director, Karan Johar admitted in an interview that Khanna was in his mind for the role of Tina in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, but she refused it and thus Rani Mukerji was signed.
Khanna left the industry after her marriage to Akshay Kumar in 2001, citing that she did not enjoy the acting profession anymore. Her last film was Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega (2001), which was an average grosser at the box office.[2]
In 2002, Khanna opened her own interior design store in Crawford Market, Mumbai called The White Window, in partnership with her longtime friend Gurlein Manchanda. Since then, the store has received a prestigious Elle Decor International Design Award (from Indian edition of Elle Decor magazine). She has opened up another branch of the flagship store elsewhere in Mumbai and plans to expand throughout India.[3]
Khanna did the interiors for actress Rani Mukerji's new house in 2006.[4] Khanna also produced the films Tees Maar Khan and Patiala House.
Personal life [edit]
Twinkle Khanna is the daughter of Dimple Kapadia and Rajesh Khanna. Her sister is Rinke Khanna. Her aunt is Simple Kapadia. Khanna was born to a Punjabi father and Gujarati mother. She married actor, Akshay Kumar in 2001 and together they have a son, Aarav Kumar born 2002 and a daughter, Nitara Khanna Bhatia (born 25 September 2012), named after Rajesh Khanna. Nitara means " having deep roots".[5][6]
She retired from the film industry after her marriage and ventured into interior designing. Her father, Rajesh Khanna, died on July 18, 2012.
Filmography [edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
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| 1995 | Barsaat | Tina Oberoi | Winner, Filmfare Best Debut Award |
| 1996 | Jaan | Kajal | |
| 1996 | Mr Aashiq | Released titled Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan | |
| 1996 | Dil Tera Diwana | Komal | |
| 1997 | Uff! Yeh Mohabbat | Sonia Verma | |
| 1997 | Itihaas | Naina | |
| 1998 | Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | Komal Sinha | |
| 1999 | Zulmi | Komal | |
| 1999 | International Khiladi | Payal | |
| 1999 | Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan | Jasmine Arora | |
| 1999 | Baadshah | Seema Malhotra/Tina | |
| 1999 | Seenu | Telugu film | |
| 2000 | Mela | Roopa | |
| 2000 | Chal Mere Bhai | Puja | Special appearance |
| 2000 | Joru Ka Ghulam | Durga | |
| 2001 | Jodi No.1 | Tina | |
| 2001 | Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega | Anjali Murthy | |
| 2010 | Tees Maar Khan | Herself | Special Appearance in ending credits |
Producer [edit]
| Year | Other notes |
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| 2010: | Khatta Meetha |
| 2010: | Tees Maar Khan |
| 2011: | Patiala House |
| 2011: | Thank You |
| 2012: | Khiladi 786 |
See also [edit]
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References [edit]
- ^ Upala KBR (29 December 2010). "Akshay throws beach party for Twinkle". Mid-Day. Retrieved 2011-02-17.
- ^ "boxofficeindia.com". LKLKBK box office status. Archived from the original on 6 February 2007. Retrieved 14 April 2007.
- ^ "An outlet for Twinkle’s creativity". Tribune India. 11 May 2002.
- ^ "bollyvista.com". Twinkle Designs Rani Mukerji's Big Mansion. Retrieved 14 April 2007.
- ^ "CONGRATS! Akshay Kumar-Twinkle Khanna blessed with a baby girl on 25th september named Nitara Khanna Bhatia". Retrieved 2012-09-25.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar, Twinkle rubric their daughter as 'Nitara'".
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