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'''Twinkle Khanna''' ([[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]: ਤ੍ਵਿਨ੍ਕ੍ਲੇ ਖੰਨਾ; born '''Tina Jatin Khanna''' on 29 December 1974)<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/dec/291210-Akshay-Kumar-Twinkle-birthday-affair-beach-party.htm | title=Akshay throws beach party for Twinkle | accessdate=2011-02-17 | author=Upala KBR | date=29 December 2010 | publisher=Mid-Day}}</ref> is an [[India]]n film actress who has acted in [[Bollywood]] and [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu]] films. She is the wife of Bollywood actor [[Akshay Kumar]] and the daughter of established actors, [[Dimple Kapadia]] and [[Rajesh Khanna]]. After leaving film industry in 2001, she ventured into [[interior designer|interior designing]] and is now the co-owner of ''The White Window'' store. |
'''Twinkle Khanna''' ([[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]: ਤ੍ਵਿਨ੍ਕ੍ਲੇ ਖੰਨਾ; born '''Tina Jatin Khanna''' on 29 December 1974)<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/dec/291210-Akshay-Kumar-Twinkle-birthday-affair-beach-party.htm | title=Akshay throws beach party for Twinkle | accessdate=2011-02-17 | author=Upala KBR | date=29 December 2010 | publisher=Mid-Day}}</ref> is an [[India]]n film actress who has acted in [[Bollywood]] and [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu]] films. She is the wife of Bollywood actor [[Akshay Kumar]] and the daughter of established actors, [[Dimple Kapadia]] and [[Rajesh Khanna]]. After leaving film industry in 2001, she ventured into [[interior designer|interior designing]] and is now the co-owner of ''The White Window'' store. |
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Khanna made her debut opposite [[Bobby Deol]] in ''[[Barsaat (1995 film)|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 [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Shahrukh Khan]], [[Salman Khan]], [[Aamir Khan]], [[Sanjay Dutt]], [[Saif Ali Khan]], and [[Govinda (actor)|Govinda]]. |
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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 film)|Mela]]'' (2000). She paired with [[Daggubati Venkatesh|Venkatesh]] in the year 1999 in a [[Telugu language|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. |
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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.<ref name="Box office">{{cite web | title=boxofficeindia.com| work=LKLKBK box office status|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/saifalikhan.htm| accessdate=14 April 2007 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070206145731/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/saifalikhan.htm <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 6 February 2007}}</ref> |
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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.<ref>{{cite web|title=An outlet for Twinkle’s creativity|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020511/windows/main4.htm|publisher=Tribune India|date=11 May 2002}}</ref> |
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Khanna did the interiors for actress [[Rani Mukerji]]'s new house in 2006.<ref name="New Big House">{{cite web | title=bollyvista.com| work=Twinkle Designs Rani Mukerji's Big Mansion|url=http://www.bollyvista.com/article/a/32/6595| accessdate=14 April 2007}}</ref> Khanna also produced the films ''[[Tees Maar Khan]]'' and ''[[Patiala House]]''. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Revision as of 16:11, 3 November 2011
Twinkle Khanna | |
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| Born | Tina Jatin Khanna December 29, 1974 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Interior Designer, Producer |
| Years active | 1995–2001 |
| Spouse | Akshay Kumar (2001–present) |
| Children | Aarav Bhatia |
| Parent(s) | Rajesh Khanna Dimple Kapadia |
Twinkle Khanna (Punjabi: ਤ੍ਵਿਨ੍ਕ੍ਲੇ ਖੰਨਾ; 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 Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and the daughter of established actors, Dimple Kapadia and Rajesh Khanna. After leaving film industry in 2001, she ventured into interior designing and is now the co-owner of The White Window store.
Career
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 Akshay Kumar, Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, 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). 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
Khanna is the daughter of Dimple Kapadia and Rajesh Khanna. Her sister is Rinke Khanna. Her aunt is Simple Kapadia. Khanna was born into a Punjabi and Gujarati family. She married actor, Akshay Kumar in 2001 and together they have a son, Aarav Bhatia. She retired from the film industry after her marriage and ventured into interior designing.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
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| 1995 | Barsaat | Tina Oberoi | Winner, Filmfare Best Debut Award |
| 1996 | Jaan | Kajal | |
| 1996 | Mr Aashiq | ||
| 1996 | Dil Tera Diwana | Komal | |
| 1997 | Uff! Yeh Mohabbat | Sonia Verma | |
| 1997 | Iitihaas | Naina | |
| 1998 | Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | Komal Sinha | |
| 1999 | Zulmi | Komal | |
| 1999 | International Khilaadi | 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
- 2010: Tees Maar Khan
- 2011: Patiala House
- 2011: Thank You
See also
References
- ^ Upala KBR (29 December 2010). "Akshay throws beach party for Twinkle". Mid-Day. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
- ^ "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.
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