Akshay Kumar needs no introduction. As an actor, he dons many hats, from being a stupendous martial arts expert to a great chef. A self-made superstar, the list just doesn't end. His wife, Twinkle Khanna, is no less. She is a best-selling author, a columnist, an interior designer, producer, and an actor. We take a peek into power couple Akshay Kumar & Twinkle Khanna's fabulous life.
Entry into Tinsel Town!
Before entering the film industry, Akshay worked as a waiter and a cook at a Bangkok hotel. He made his debut in Bollywood in 1987 with a minor role in Mahesh Bhatt’s film 'Aaj'. Akshay soon earned his nickname 'Khiladi' after a series of hit films by the same name. Daughter of superstars Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, Twinkle Khanna, forayed into films in 1995 with Bobby Deol in 'Barsaat'.
Akshay & Twinkle: Jab They Met
Twinkle met Akshay during a shoot for Filmfare magazine, in Mumbai. The two fell in love during the shoot for 'International Khiladi' in 1999.
Why Twinkle agreed to marry Akshay
Twinkle & Akshay got married after Twinkle posed an interesting condition. She had said she would marry him if her film 'Mela' didn't perform well at the box office. Luckily for them, the movie bombed, and the two got married on January 7, 2001.
Twinkle made a family chart before they married
If that wasn't enough, Akshay revealed that before tying the knot, Twinkle often asked Akshay about his family members. But it wasn't a normal inquiry. She asked who lost hair with age or who had what disease and who died of what. She made a complete family chart to ensure that their kids do not inherit any of these diseases.
The romantic side of Akshay Kumar
Do Akshay and Twinkle fight? So, what's been the couples most romantic moment? According to Twinkle 'Akshay's idea of a romantic date is a six-kilometer jog, followed by 500 crunches together'.
Do they fight? Well yes, that's what Akshay says, but he's also the first one to make up.
How Twinkle helps Akshay Kumar in his career
Not just in their personal lives, the couple helps each other in taking professional decisions. Akshay says, his wife has been a very big help in his career. While he doesn't discuss every single script with Twinkle but follows Twinkle's simple mantra of 'do what you like'.
Akshay proofreads Twinkle's columns
People wait for Twinkle's weekly columns in newspapers, but not many know that her hubby proofreads them before they go to print. Moreover, like a school teacher, he gives Twinkle marks out of 10 on each article. Not only fans but our Prime Minister Narendra Modi too reads Twinkle's work, which he revealed in a recent non-political interview with Akshay Kumar.
Akshay & Twinkle had their share of controversy
Twinkle 'unbuttoned' Akshay Kumar on the ramp
Well, Khiladi Kumar has had his fair share of controversies as well. Remember when Twinkle Khanna popped open the button of Akshay's jeans during a Levis fashion show? While most of the country found it fun and flirty, a group of moral police had filed a complaint against the couple.
Twinkle and Akshay are parents to Aarav and Nitara
Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna are proud parents of two children, Aarav and Nitara, and they ensure that their children have a normal life, which is why they don't expose them much to the media. Currently riding high on the success of 'Mission Mangal', when Akshay was asked if he deliberately keeps his children away from the limelight, he promptly said 'Yes'.
Aarav shares his dad's passion for fitness
Like Akshay Kumar, his son Aarav has also found his passion for martial arts. In 2016, Aarav got his first black belt in Kudo, a Japanese martial art sport. And going by Twinkle's recent posts, where Aarav is seen treating Akshay and her with some mouth-watering delicacies, looks like Aarav also shares his father's passion for cooking.
Akshay & Twinkle's friend squad
Well, Akshay Kumar is not a party person as he is an early riser and also goes to bed early. The action hero shares the same sleeping habit with his wife Twinkle. But yes, he sometimes hangs out with his Bollywood friends including Bobby Deol and his wife Tanya Deol. The squad is often spotted hanging out together.
Akshay And Twinkle's luxurious seaside abode
Twinkle and Akshay wanted to live closer to their friends and family and this is one of the reasons why they shifted from Bandra to Juhu. From drafting to architecture, Twinkle micro-managed everything in their dream seaside home.
