Here's a pictorial tribute to Twinkle Khanna.
Twinkle was born Tina Khanna on December 29, 1974.
Twinkle received the Filmfare Best Debut Award for her performance in 'Barsaat' (1995).
Twinkle had undergone an eye surgery to correct a slight cross-eye condition.
Twinkle has acted opposite almost all the major stars of her time: Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan and Govinda.
Karan Johar recently revealed in an interview that he had Twinkle in his mind for the role of Tina in 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'; Twinkle refused it and Rani was called in.
Twinkle's most memorable performances were in Salman starrer 'Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai', SRK's 'Baadshah' (1999) and Aamir's 'Mela' (2000).
Twinkle made her Tollywood debut with 'Seenu' (1999), opposite Venkatesh.
Twinkle married Akshay Kumar in 2001. They have a son, Aarav Bhatia.
Twinkle signed off her movie career with 'Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega' (2001).
Twinkle has always projected herself as a reluctant actor. "I hate acting," she says.
Khanna owns The White Window, an interior design store in Crawford Market, Mumbai. The store was awarded the prestigious Elle Decor International Design Award (from Indian edition of Elle Decor magazine)
Says Twinkle: "I think you can have a full time career and home easily, provided you have a supportive family. And, thankfully, Akshay isn't a chauvinist. When I'm all excited about one new piece and want to show it to him, he's always there."
Recently, Twinkle courted controversy when she unzipped Akshay Kumar's jeans at the Lakme Fashion Week. She was arrested and later released on bail.
