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Twinkle Khanna
Born	December 29, 1974 (age 32) Pune, India
Years active	1995-2001
Spouse(s)	Akshay Kumar
Notable roles	Komal in Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai

Twinkle Khanna (born December 29, 1974 in Pune, India ) is an Indian film actress. She is the daughter of film stars Dimple Kapadia and Rajesh Khanna and sister of Rinke Khanna.

Contents 1 Career 2 Personal life 3 Awards 4 Filmography 5 Trivia 6 References 7 External link

She made her debut opposite Bobby Deol in Barsaat (1995). Though the film did not do well, she received the Filmfare Best Debut Award for her performance. She then 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, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Govinda. Though not a very successful actress she managed to get recognition from critics.^{[citation needed]}

Her other notable film roles include the girl next door in Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (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. Her last film was Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega (2001) which was received averagely at the box office.[1]

Twinkle recently did the interiors for Rani Mukerjee's new house.^{[citation needed]}

In 2002, Twinkle 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 the prestigious El Decor award, and Twinkle has opened up another branch of the flagship store elsewhere in Mumbai.^{[citation needed]}

She married actor Akshay Kumar on January 14, 2001. Their first child, a son named Arav Kumar ^[1], was born on September 15, 2002.

• 1995, Filmfare Best Debut Award, Barsaat

• Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega (2001) ... Anjali Chopra
• Jodi No.1 (2001) ... Tina
• Joru Ka Ghulam (2000) ... Durga
• Chal Mere Bhai (2000)... Puja (Special Appearance)
• Mela (2000) ... Roopa
• Baadshah (1999) ... Seema Malhotra
• Seenu (1999) ... Shwetha
• Zulmi (1999) ... Komal Dutt
• International Khiladi (1999) ... Payal
• Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan (1999) ... Jasmin Arora
• Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998) ... Komal Sinha
• Itihaas (1997) ... Naina
• Uff! Yeh Mohabbat (1997) ... Sonia Verma
• Dil Tera Diwana (1996) ... Komal
• Jaan (1996) ... Kajal
• Barsaat (1995) ... Tina Oberoi (Filmfare Best Debut Award) and (Filmfare Lux New Face Award)

• She was born on her father's (Rajesh Khanna) 32nd birthday on December 29, 1974. Rajesh Khanna was born on December 29, 1942.
• Engaged twice to Akshay Kumar. Got married after the second engagement.
• Was offered Rani Mukherjee's role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

1. ^ Movies.indiatimes.com. Last accessed 30 December 2006

• Twinkle Khanna at the Internet Movie Database