Twinkle Khanna

Born: 29 December 1974

Twinkle Khanna burst onto the Bollywood scene in 1995 with *Barsaat*, a debut so impressive it snagged her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut right out of the gate. Through the late '90s and early 2000s, she became a fixture in mainstream Hindi cinema, starring opposite some of the industry's biggest names in hits like *Jaan*, *Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai*, *Baadshah*, and *Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega*. With the combined star power of legendary parents Dimple Kapadia and Rajesh Khanna backing her up, Twinkle could've easily coasted on her family name—but her on-screen presence proved she was a talented performer in her own right. After stepping away from acting to raise her family with actor husband Akshay Kumar, she could've faded into the background; instead, she reinvented herself completely. What makes Twinkle's post-acting career equally impressive is her complete pivot to writing and media. She's carved out a hilarious, relatable niche as an author with books like *Mrs Funnybones* (2015) and its sequel, *Mrs. Funnybones Returns* (2025), along with novels and short story collections that showcase her wit and observational humor. Her voice—unapologetically candid, funny, and deeply human—brought something fresh to Bollywood's cultural conversation when the industry needed it. Recently, she proved her versatility once again by hosting Amazon Prime Video's *Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle* alongside Kajol, which became the platform's most-watched unscripted series. Twinkle Khanna isn't just a