Twinkle Khanna’s Career: A Journey from Acting to Writing
Twinkle Khanna, the daughter of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, had a brief but impactful career in the film industry. After the success of "Mela," she decided to step away from acting and married Akshay Kumar. However, her journey was not just about her career but also about understanding her strengths and guiding her accordingly.
Twinkle, who later became a successful author, revealed that she joined films because of pressure from her mother, Dimple Kapadia. She shared that acting was never her dream—it was her family’s expectation. In fact, Twinkle had applied for the CA (Chartered Accountancy) entrance exam, but her mom insisted that it was the right time for her to enter films, and she could pursue other things later.
Twinkle’s career ended with the debacle of "Mela," and she got married to Akshay Kumar in January 17, 2001. Later, when she left acting, she told her mom, "You pushed me into this. If I had started as a writer back then, I could’ve had a successful career much earlier." Her mother simply replied, "Well, what can you do now? You’re outdated."
At present, Twinkle is known more for her writing than her acting. She has written several bestselling books like "Mrs. Funnybones," "The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad," "Pyjamas Are Forgiving," and "Welcome to Paradise." She’s happy and fulfilled in her writing career.
Twinkle also gave an important message for parents: Don’t force your unfulfilled dreams on your children. Instead, understand your child’s strengths and guide them accordingly. Otherwise, she said, they’ll eventually break free and try to shine on their own terms.
