Twinkle Khanna
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| Twinkle Khanna | |||||||
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| Born | Tina Jatin Khanna December 29, 1974 Pune, Maharashtra, India |
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| Years active | 1995-2001 | ||||||
| Spouse(s) | Akshay Kumar (January 2001-present) | ||||||
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Twinkle Khanna (born Tina Jatin Khanna on December 29, 1974 in Pune, India ) is an interior designer and co-owner of The White Window store, more popularly known as an ex-Indian film actress from the 1990s. She is the oldest child of film stars Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, sister of Rinke Khanna, wife of Bollywood Actor Akshay Kumar, and mother of Aarav Bhatia. She was born on her father's 32nd birthday.
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[edit] Career
She 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 eye surgery for a slight crosseye 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 best stars in the industry, including Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Govinda.
Her notable film roles include the girl next door in Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai with Salman Khan (1998), the undercover spy along with Shahrukh Khan in Baadshah (1999) and the village belle in Mela (2000).
She left the industry after her marriage to Akshay Kumar, citing that she did not enjoy the acting profession. Her last film was Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega (2001), which was received averagely at the box office. [1]
In 2002, Khanna opened her own interior design store in Crawford Market, Mumbai called The White Window, in partnership with her long time friend Gurlein Manchanda. Since then, the store has received a prestigious Elle Decor International Design Award (from Indian edition of Elle Decor magazine). Twinkle has opened up another branch of the flagship store elsewhere in Mumbai and plans to expand throughout India.[citation needed]
Khanna recently did the interiors for Rani Mukerji's new house.[2]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
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| 1995 | Barsaat | Tina Oberoi | Won, Filmfare Best Debut Award |
| 1996 | Jaan | Kajal | |
| 1996 | Dil Tera Diwana | Komal | |
| 1997 | Uff! Yeh Mohabbat | Sonia Verma | |
| 1997 | Iitihaas | Naina | |
| 1998 | Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | Komal Sinha | |
| 1999 | Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan | Jasmine Arora | |
| 1999 | International Khiladi | Payal | |
| 1999 | Zulmi | Komal Dutt | |
| 1999 | Seenu | Shwetha | |
| 1999 | Baadshah | Seema Malhotra | |
| 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 Chopra |
[edit] See also
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| Filmfare Award | ||
| Preceded by Tabu for Vijaypath |
Best Debut for Barsaat 1995 |
Succeeded by Seema Biswas for Bandit Queen |
[edit] References
- ^ boxofficeindia.com. LKLKBK box office status. Retrieved on 14 April 2007.
- ^ bollyvista.com. Twinkle Designs Rani Mukerji's Big Mansion. Retrieved on 14 April 2007.
