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Twinkle Khanna -
born Tina Jatin Khanna on December 29, 1974 in
Pune, India is an interior designer and co-owner of The White Window
store, more popularly known as an ex-Indian film actress from the 1990s.
She is the oldest child of film stars Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia,
sister of Rinke Khanna, wife of Bollywood Actor Akshay Kumar, and mother
of Aarav Bhatia. She was born on her father's 32nd birthday.
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. After eye surgery for a slight crosseye condition,
Khanna 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, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and
Govinda.
Her notable film roles include the girl next door in Jab Pyaar Kisise
Hota Hai with Salman Khan (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, citing that
she did not enjoy the acting profession. Her last film was Love Ke Liye
Kuchh Bhi Karega (2001), which was received averagely at the box office.
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In 2002, Khanna 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). Twinkle has opened up another branch of the flagship store
elsewhere in Mumbai and plans to expand throughout India.[citation
needed]
Khanna recently did the interiors for Rani Mukerji's new house. |
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