There is a common belief that the child of a popular actor in the industry easily achieves success in the film industry. They always get support from their parents and do not have to struggle in their career. But this does not happen with every actor. We are talking about none other than Twinkle Khanna, who made her debut at the age of 21 but soon realized that it was not for her. After working in many flop films, he left the industry at the age of 27.
Twinkle Khanna was born on 29 December 1973 in Mumbai to legendary actor and superstar Rajesh Khanna and actress Dimple Kapadia. She is the elder daughter and studied in New Era High School, Panchgani. She later went to college and planned to become a chartered accountant but joined Bollywood to earn and help her mother.
She made her debut with Barsaat in 1995 with Bobby Deol at the age of 21. Produced by Dharmendra to launch his son in Bollywood, the film was commercially successful. Before its release, Khanna signed two additional projects, cementing his place in the industry. But he had to watch many flop films in a row, including Oops! Yeh Mohabbat Aur Itihas failed at the box office.
Later, her 1998 film Jab Pyaar Kisi Se Hota Hai with Salman Khan performed well at the box office. She worked with her husband Akshay Kumar in International Khiladi and Zulmi in 1999 and starred opposite Shahrukh Khan in Badshah in the same year.
She worked with all three Khans and starred opposite Aamir Khan in Mela, but the film failed at the box-office and she decided to leave the industry. Her last film was Love Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001).
The former actress met Akshay Kumar during a photo shoot for Filmfare magazine. After getting engaged twice after their first engagement broke down, the couple married on January 17, 2001. Shortly after, Twinkle left Bollywood, saying that she no longer enjoyed acting.
They had different personalities, and everyone believed they would eventually separate, but rather, their marriage has lasted over two decades and is still going strong. The couple has two children, a son Aarav and a daughter Nitara.
After leaving acting he turned to other activities. In 2002, Khanna opened her own interior design store, The White Window, in Mumbai and collaborated with several actors for work. He later co-produced films like Tees Maar Khan and Padman.
Twinkle also became a bestselling author with books like Mrs. Funnybones, The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad and Pajamas Are Forgiving. His columns in The Times of India and Daily News and Analysis have become popular due to their unfiltered approach and insights.
The Mela actress has openly admitted that she is not proud of her acting career, even joking that her films should be banned. He left Bollywood to focus on family, writing and other creative endeavors. Recently he has completed Master of Arts degree from London.
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