Born into one of Bollywood’s most iconic families Twinkle Khanna daughter of superstar Rajesh Khanna and celebrated actress Dimple Kapadia seemed destined for stardom. Her father delivered back-to-back blockbusters in his era while her mother made a stunning debut with Bobby shaking up the box office and redefining Hindi cinema heroines of the 1970s. But unlike her parents Twinkle’s journey to the big screen wasn’t driven by dreams of fame or passion for acting. It was something far more personal and emotional. What made Twinkle step into films? In a candid chat with Kareena Kapoor Khan on Tweak India Twinkle opened up about the truth behind her acting career. “I know for you (Kareena) it was a choice but for me it wasn’t” she said adding that her foray into films was born out of necessity not desire. She explained “I didn’t want to be an actress. It was just a compulsion. My mother was a single parent and she was taking care of the entire family.” For Twinkle acting wasn’t a glamorous career path but a way to stand beside her mother Dimple Kapadia who had been shouldering the financial and emotional responsibilities of the family after separating from Rajesh Khanna. How did Dimple Kapadia’s journey shape Twinkle’s decisions? Dimple Kapadia entered Bollywood with Raj Kapoor’s Bobby which instantly made her one of the top actresses of her time. But her marriage to Rajesh Khanna led her to take a break from films at the peak of her career. Years later as their relationship fell apart Dimple took on the role of a single mother balancing her career and her children Twinkle and Rinke. It was during this phase that Twinkle stepped into the film world. Acting became her way of contributing to the family’s needs. There wasn’t much choice only responsibility. Why did Twinkle quit acting so soon? Despite coming from a legacy of legendary actors Twinkle never felt deeply connected to acting. After a few films including Barsaat Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega and Mela opposite Aamir Khan her performances received mixed responses. The 2000 release Mela was a major box office failure and that marked the end of her brief acting career. Shortly after she married actor Akshay Kumar and stepped away from the limelight. Over time Twinkle reinvented herself as a successful author columnist and entrepreneur. Popularly known as Mrs Funnybones she continues to charm audiences with her wit intelligence and unapologetic honesty. What keeps Twinkle Khanna busy? Now settled in London with her family Twinkle Khanna has found her true calling in writing and entrepreneurship. She runs Tweak India a digital platform focusing on empowering women through stories and conversations. Her refreshing take on life filled with humour and realness has made her one of the most relatable voices among celebrity authors. Through it all her respect and admiration for her mother remain unwavering. The woman who once entered films out of necessity has now built an identity completely on her own terms. Highlights: Twinkle Khanna revealed she joined films only to support her single mother Dimple Kapadia. She said acting was never her dream but a “compulsion” born out of family responsibility. After quitting films post Mela Twinkle found success as a writer and entrepreneur.