Today, December 29, 2025, marks the 52nd birthday of Twinkle Khanna, the multifaceted personality who has transitioned from a Bollywood actress to a celebrated author, columnist, interior designer, and film producer. Born in Mumbai on December 29, 1973, to Bollywood icons Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, Twinkle Khanna inherited a legacy of acting.
Khanna began her Bollywood journey with the film Barsaat in 1995, earning the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award for her performance. She continued to appear in films like Jaan, Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai, International Khiladi, Baadshah, and Mela, sharing screen space with leading actors such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. In 2001, she decided to leave the film industry.
After stepping away from acting, Khanna showcased her entrepreneurial side by launching her interior design store, The White Window, in Mumbai in 2002. The store's success led to expansion plans throughout India and also earned her an Elle Decor International Design Award.
Venturing into writing, she debuted as an author in 2015 with Mrs. Funnybones, which became a bestseller. This was followed by The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad in 2016, Pyjamas Are Forgiving in 2018 and Welcome to Paradise in 2023.
As of current reports, Twinkle Khanna's estimated net worth stands between $20 and $30 million. This wealth is a combination of her various ventures, including her writing career, interior design business, and film production endeavors. Her husband, Akshay Kumar, has an estimated net worth of ₹2200 crores, and their combined net worth is approximately ₹2,850 crores.
Known for her wit and humor, Twinkle Khanna, also known as "Mrs. Funnybones," has also stirred controversy with some of her one-liners. While specific instances of outrage were not detailed in the search results, her humorous and satirical writing style has been known to push boundaries and spark debate.
On her 58th birthday in September, Akshay Kumar celebrated with a "Joker" themed party planned by Twinkle, which included card-themed decorations and attire. Twinkle's quirky sense of humor was evident in the celebration, where she was seen sporting a clown costume.
