25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
When Twinkle Khanna said ‘my whole life is a joke' and called herself an unserious person: ‘A lot of funny things happen to me'
Actor-turned-author Twinkle Khanna has long been known for her wit and sharp sense of humour. While many today can't help but chuckle at Twinkle's funny takes on everyday life, her charm and humour were just as present during her time as an actor in the film industry. An old clip of Twinkle has resurfaced, in which she calls her life 'a joke' and describes herself as an 'unserious' person.
Speaking to Lehren once, Twinkle opened up about her fondness for doing more comedy films, as she enjoys bringing that side of her personality to the big screen. She said, 'I like comedy because in real life I am not a very serious person. I am clumsy and bumbling around, so yeah, I think my whole life is a joke. So I like doing comedy. A lot of funny things happen to me, or I at least look at them in a funny way, so I like to portray that side of me. I also look like a delicate person, but I am not. I am very tough.'
In an earlier interaction with Divya Jain, Twinkle also spoke about her parents — veteran actors Dimple Kapadia and Rajesh Khanna — not letting her follow her own path and instead encouraging her to pursue a career in acting. 'Like many people here, I'm sure, whatever their parents did… if they had a mithai shop, you became a mithaiwala. It was as simple as that. My parents were very keen, my mother was very keen. I had applied for my CA entrance exam, because that's what I wanted to do, strangely. And my mother told me, 'This is the only time that you can become an actress, and later you can do what you like.''
Twinkle's career in films was short-lived. She made her debut with Barsaat in 1995 and went on to star in films like Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai, International Khiladi, Baadshah, Mela, and more. Her last film was Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, which was released in 2001. After quitting acting, Twinkle turned to writing and authored several bestselling books, including Mrs Funnybones, The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad, Pyjamas Are Forgiving, and Welcome to Paradise.
Though she bid adieu to acting, Twinkle continued her association with cinema by producing films featuring her husband, actor Akshay Kumar. These include Pad Man, Khiladi 786 and Patiala House.
