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Twinkle Khanna (born December 29, 1973 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.

Career

She made her debut opposite Bobby Deol in Barsaat (1995). Though the film did not do well [1], 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.

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 and has not acted in any films since then. Her last film was Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega (2001) which was received averagely at the box office.

Twinkle recently did the interiors for Rani Mukerji's new house.

Personal life

She married actor Akshay Kumar on January 14 2001. Their first child, a son named Araav, was born on September 15 2002. She was back in the spotlight after rumours of her husband's alleged affair with Priyanka Chopra.

Awards

• 1995, Filmfare Best Debut Award, Barsaat

Filmography

• 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) & (Filmfare Lux New Face Award)

Trivia

• She was born on her father's (Rajesh Khanna) 31st birthday on December 29, 1973. Rajesh Khanna was born on December 29, 1942. He was born 32 years before her (1942).

• Engaged twice to Akshay Kumar. Got married after the second engagement. Has a son named Araav Bhatia.

Was offered Rani Mukherjee's role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

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