Twinkle Khanna
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| Twinkle Khanna | ||||||
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| Born | December 29 1974 Pune, Maharashtra, India | |||||
| 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 Indian film actress. She is the daughter of film stars Dimple Kapadia and Rajesh Khanna and sister of Rinke Khanna. 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. 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.
Her 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 Mukerji's new house.[2]
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 a prestigious Elle Decor International Design Award (from Indian edition of Elle Decor magazine), and Twinkle has opened up another branch of the flagship store elsewhere in Mumbai.[citation needed]
[edit] Awards
- 1995, Filmfare Best Debut Award, Barsaat
[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
| Awards | ||
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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.
