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Twinkle Khanna
Active Hindi cinema
- FromBombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age52 years
- Active1995 – present
- Updated
Twinkle Khanna Biography
Personal Information
- Full Name: Twinkle Khanna
- Date of Birth: 29 December 1973
- Birthplace: Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India
- Age: 52 years (as of 2026)
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Profession: Author, columnist, film producer and former actress
Family Background
- Father: Rajesh Khanna (actor)
- Mother: Dimple Kapadia (actress)
- Sister: Rinke Khanna (former actress)
- Spouse: Akshay Kumar (married 17 January 2001)
- Children: Aarav Kumar, Nitara Kumar
- Extended Family: Her aunt was the actress and costume designer Simple Kapadia; her cousin Karan Kapadia is also an actor.
Education
- Schooling: New Era High School, Panchgani
- College: Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, University of Mumbai
- Postgraduate: Master of Arts in fiction writing, Goldsmiths, University of London (graduated 2024, with a distinction for her dissertation)
Career Highlight
| Year | Work | Role / Notes | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Barsaat | Tina Oberoi | Acting Debut |
| 1996 | Jaan | Kajal | Actress |
| 1996 | Dil Tera Diwana | Komal | Actress |
| 1997 | Uff! Yeh Mohabbat | Sonia Verma | Actress |
| 1997 | Itihaas | Naina | Actress |
| 1998 | Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | Komal Sinha | Actress |
| 1999 | International Khiladi | Payal | Actress |
| 1999 | Zulmi | Komal Dutt | Actress |
| 1999 | Seenu | Swetha | Telugu-language film |
| 1999 | Baadshah | Seema Malhotra | Actress |
| 1999 | Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan | Jasmine Arora | Actress |
| 2000 | Mela | Roopa Singh | Actress |
| 2000 | Chal Mere Bhai | Pooja | Special Appearance |
| 2000 | Joru Ka Ghulam | Durga | Actress |
| 2001 | Jodi No.1 | Tina | Actress |
| 2001 | Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega | Anjali; her final film as an actress | Actress |
| 2010 | Tees Maar Khan | Co-producer (Grazing Goat Pictures); also a cameo appearance | Film Production |
| 2011 | Thank You | Co-producer | Film Production |
| 2011 | Patiala House | Co-producer | Film Production |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | Co-producer | Film Production |
| 2013 | 72 Miles | Co-producer; Marathi film | Film Production |
| 2015 | Mrs Funnybones | Non-fiction book; India’s highest-selling female author that year | Writing |
| 2016 | The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad | Short story collection | Writing |
| 2018 | Pad Man | Co-producer (Mrs. Funnybones Movies) | Film Production |
| 2018 | Pyjamas Are Forgiving | Novel | Writing |
| 2019 | Tweak India | Founder of the bilingual digital platform for women | Digital Media |
| 2023 | Welcome to Paradise | Novel | Writing |
| 2025 | Mrs. Funnybones Returns | Sequel to her debut book | Writing |
| 2025 | Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle | Host, alongside Kajol; Amazon Prime Video’s most-watched unscripted series | Television |
Recent Activity
- Completed a Master of Arts in fiction writing at Goldsmiths, University of London in 2024, receiving a distinction for her dissertation and a place on the Pat Kavanagh Prize shortlist.
- Published Mrs. Funnybones Returns in 2025, the sequel to her bestselling debut book.
- Hosted the celebrity chat show Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle on Amazon Prime Video in 2025.
- Continues to run Tweak India, the digital media platform she launched in 2019.
- Writes opinion columns for leading Indian publications, including The Times of India.
- An active advocate for menstrual hygiene, having spoken at the University of Oxford and at the United Nations in New York.
Awards List
| Year | Award | Work / Notes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut | Barsaat | Won |
| 2016 | Outlook Social Media Award – Inspiring Woman of the Year | — | Won |
| 2016 | Crossword Popular Non-Fiction Award | Mrs Funnybones | Won |
| 2017 | Hello! Hall of Fame Award – Visionary Woman of the Year | — | Won |
| 2017 | India Today Woman Writer of the Year | The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad | Won |
| 2017 | Vogue Opinion Maker of the Year | — | Won |
| 2017 | Bangalore Literature Festival – Popular Choice Award | The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad | Won |
| 2019 | National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues | Pad Man; accepted on her behalf by Akshay Kumar | Won |
| 2019 | Crossword Book Award (Popular) – Fiction | Pyjamas Are Forgiving | Won |
| 2024 | Crossword Book Award (Popular) – Fiction | Welcome to Paradise | Won |
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About Twinkle Khanna
Who is Twinkle Khanna married to?
She is married to Akshay Kumar.
What are her bestselling books?
Mrs Funnybones (2015), The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad (2016), Pyjamas Are Forgiving (2018), Welcome to Paradise (2023) and Mrs Funnybones Returns (2025).
What is Tweak India?
Tweak is a bilingual digital media platform for women that Twinkle Khanna launched in 2019, covering health, parenting, wellness, beauty and women's empowerment.
Has she won any Filmfare Awards?
Yes, Best Female Debut for Barsaat in 1996.
Is she still active in films?
She focuses mainly on writing, producing, and digital media now.
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