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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Twinkle Khanna recalls confronting her mother Dimple Kapadia for forcing her to pursue acting: 'I wanted to be a CA'
Twinkle Khanna may have begun her public life under the glare of Bollywood arc lights, but today, she's widely celebrated for her sharp wit and literary voice. In an interview with Divya Jain, the bestselling author of Mrs Funnybones , Pyjamas Are Forgiving, and Welcome to Paradise reflected on her unconventional journey from actress to writer, and why acting was never really her dream to begin with. '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,' she said, recalling how her foray into films was driven more by family expectations than personal ambition. '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.'' 'I could have been a writer from the start' Twinkle, who is the daughter of Bollywood icons Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia , revealed that she eventually confronted her mother over the decision years later. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Essential Tips for Navigating Morocco Celebrities' Educational Journey Undo 'You know, what the hell? You forced me into something. I could have had a successful career as a writer right from then,' she recalled saying. Her mother's reply, unsurprisingly laced with her trademark sass, was: 'Well, what would you have done now? You would have become obsolete.' 'So yeah,' Twinkle laughed, 'she used to have the last word even then.' Twinkle Khanna's Stylish Santacruz Outing A message to parents Moving beyond her personal experience, Twinkle also addressed the pressures many children face due to parental ambition. 'I think as mothers, our ambitions and ideas often get passed on to our children. And we shouldn't do that,' she said. 'You look at your child, you look at your child's strengths and skills, and just go by that—not what you think is best for them. Because eventually, they will shun that and shine in the way they can.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Twinkle Khanna confronted mom Dimple Kapadia for forcing her into acting, veteran actor had the last word: ‘You would have become obsolete now'
Actor-turned-author Twinkle Khanna may have started her public career in the world of Hindi cinema, but she has carved a far more lasting legacy with her pen. The author of bestselling books like Mrs Funnybones, The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad, Pyjamas Are Forgiving, and most recently Welcome to Paradise, Khanna has established herself as a witty and insightful commentator on modern Indian life. Though she dabbled in acting with a string of popular films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Twinkle now appears firmly content in her role as a writer. In a recent candid conversation with Divya Jain, she opened up about how her entry into Bollywood was not entirely by choice but rather, the result of familial expectations. '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 acting career, though visible, was short-lived. likely because her interests lay elsewhere. Speaking with her trademark candour, she recalled confronting her mother, veteran actress Dimple Kapadia, about it years later. Also Read | Twinkle Khanna says she is 'blamed' for political differences with Akshay Kumar: 'People think he isn't my husband but a toddler who…' 'You know, what the hell? You forced me into something. I could have had a successful career as a writer right from then. Then she responds something like, ''Well, what would you have done now? You would have become obsolete.' So yeah, she used to have the last word even then.' In the same conversation, Twinkle made a broader point about parenting and ambition. She emphasized how important it is for parents not to impose their unfulfilled dreams or ideals onto their children. 'I think as mothers, our ambitions and ideas often get passed on to our children. And we shouldn't do that. You look at your child, you look at your child's strengths and skills, and just go by that, not what you think is best for them. Because eventually, they will shun that and shine in the way they can.'
