As an actor-turned-author, columnist, film producer and interior designer, to say that Twinkle Khanna leads a multi-hyphenated life would be an understatement. Last year, the Mrs Funnybones author added yet another feather to her cap, by launching a digital content platform, Tweak India — a space for Indian women to challenge old ideas and discover… Continue reading Twinkle Khanna gets real about being a working mother and running a digital media empire
Whether it’s fashion advice or decor tips, trust Twinkle Khanna to keep it simple and practical. From ways to maximise space in space starved cities to championing sustainable design, we caught up with the face of Colours by KOHLER: India Palette campaign and chatted about all things decor: ELLE: What are some of the current… Continue reading 5 common mistakes to avoid when redoing your home, according to Twinkle Khanna
Actor-turned-author Twinkle Khanna dons multiple hats. You can see it in her impressive oeuvre, which boasts of hit Bollywood films (like Baadshah), humorous best-selling reads (of course, Mrs. Funnybones), as well as the chic interior décor that she puts together for her clientele. So when Samsung launched its latest QLED 8K, we found it the perfect… Continue reading Twinkle Khanna on using technology to make your living spaces come alive
Fun fact: Bollywood’s biggest stars love Airbnb as much as we do, except their choices of abodes are rather lavish. Recently, we saw a bunch of celebrities who ditched the luxury hotel stays and chose gorgeous Airbnb homes in the most picturesque locations for some private downtime. While Shah Rukh Khan picked a posh Los… Continue reading 6 gorgeous Airbnb homes that hosted Shah Rukh Khan, Sonam Kapoor and other stars
Whether it’s her Chanel vintage quilted bag that she’s carrying around or the To Kill A Mockingbird book she’s hiding in the same bag, Twinkle Khanna is all about the classics. And this philosophy extends to the colours she chooses to wear. At the recent premiere of the play Salaam, Noni Appa — adapted from her bestseller The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad — the… Continue reading Twinkle Khanna is working this classic colour combination like a pro
Diwali gives Bollywood’s most stylish couples another reason to whip out their finest Indian couture as they gad about the biggest bashes in town. Arpita Khan kicked off festivities last week with a party that was attended by nearly every marquee name in the city, from brother Salman Khan to Katrina Kaif and Athiya Shetty.… Continue reading Bollywood’s best dressed couples this Diwali
They say matches are made in heaven. But does heaven pay consideration to the zodiac sign of the couples before pairing them up? For instance, Libran Gauri and Scorpion Shah Rukh Khan are the picture-perfect family. But their sun signs reveal the dark side of the relationship that forces the duo to deal with many… Continue reading Rating the compatibility of 9 Bollywood couples, according to their zodiac signs
When you see a couple lovingly holding hands, you never think that two weeks later, they’ll be heading for an acrimonious split. But that’s because you’re not reading the signs, specifically being given away by their body language. His distant eyes and her downward facing palms all form a recipe for disaster. Which is why… Continue reading Decoding the body language of these madly-in-love celebrity couples
Twinkle Khanna knows which profile works, Priyanka Chopra has nailed the winning formula, Alia Bhatt has the best selfie partner to share the filters with and Disha Patani has the ultimate accessory. If you’re having trouble on your hundredth take, you may want to take notes from the professionals. Besides, all those failed selfies can… Continue reading 5 Bollywood stars and their favourite selfie poses
We’re all aware of Twinkle Khanna’s partiality towards books but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t got an eye for bags. She may not curl up with her Hermès in bed (though if she might, we would) and she may not take selfies with her Chanel but she’s definitely lugging her library around in style. Twinkle’s designer bags range… Continue reading All the statement bags in Twinkle Khanna’s closet
Viewing beautiful women through rose-coloured glasses or Juno filters can be deceiving. For starters, they tend to blur out the flaws, paint a prettier picture and capture people at their best. But life isn’t a frame by frame Instagram feed, it’s blood, sweat and tears that get you from one frame to the next. Hours… Continue reading 7 women who have taught us to laugh at ourselves
Sharing a common goal between you and your significant other is often the basis of a good partnership—and when it’s fitness, that’s good for everybody. Take a look at Disha Patani and Tiger Shroff, if you don’t believe us. Exercising with your partner is mutually beneficial; you motivate and push each other to train harder,… Continue reading Bollywood’s fittest couples prove why they look so good together
Putting together the shortest celebrity marriages was fun because of quotes like Bradley Cooper’s “it was just something that happened” but also mildly depressing for the same reason. But all hope is not lost, friends— for every Kim Kardashian overnight union, you have a Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson who have clocked in 29 years together. Call it… Continue reading 13 longest celebrity marriages that’ll make you believe in love again
Twinkle Khanna doesn’t know it yet, but she is about to be thrown out of a movie theatre. About 10 minutes after she hangs up the phone on me, her picture-perfect family of four (husband Akshay Kumar, son Aarav and daughter Nitara) is politely asked to leave the London cinema hall they’re in, because cherubic… Continue reading How to raise a feminist and other life lessons, by Twinkle Khanna
There is no use in pretending to be above idolizing celebrity relationships. The unhealthy curiosity we all exhibit in knowing the status of Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s relationship is a testament to that. Now that we’ve identified the problem and moved on to the second step, i.e. acceptance, we can advance to the third… Continue reading 7 lessons we’ve learned from Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar’s relationship
You may have a hard time recalling the last movie you’d have seen with Twinkle Khanna in a lead role, but when we think of some of the best writers in the country right now, Khanna’s name is sure to crop up. In the same vein, Victoria Beckham first shot to fame as a member… Continue reading Twinkle Khanna to Victoria Beckham, stars who found huge success in alternate careers
Twinkle Khanna’s latest book couldn’t have come at a better time. With the state 2016 is in at the moment, we could all do with something light-hearted to hold onto. And ‘The Legend of Laxmi Prasad’, a collection of funny yet poignant short stories, will do for now. Published by Juggernaut, and reportedly topping the… Continue reading That time Ranbir Kapoor was talking about sanitary napkins
If you’ve been following Sonakshi Sinha on Snapchat then you know about her latest obsession: art. The actor introduced the world to her paintings for the first time at the ELLE Carnival For A Cause, and now her work titled ‘Whole Again’ is up for auction on eBay! The best part? Sinha is donating all proceeds… Continue reading Sonakshi Sinha’s painting goes under the hammer
Dead trees are ubiquitous in Mumbai: the sordid climate and negligence are to blame. They make for a gloomy, apocalypse-ey sight – but not in Juhu, where a group of citizens have decided to turn the barks and stumps into an arboreal gallery of bright, vibrant art. For Rs 5,000 per canvas, Rastaa Chaap readies… Continue reading Rastaa Chaap: the eco-initiative Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna are rooting for!
In what came as no surprise to anyone, the launch of Twinkle Khanna’s book, Mrs Funnybones, was full of laughs. Khanna gave us a sense of what to expect from the book, when we interviewed her (read it here). But we honestly weren’t prepared for such a star-studded launch! Check out the pics to see… Continue reading Twinkle Khanna launches her book, Mrs Funnybones
