Twinkle Khanna birthday special: Here’s why Mrs Funny bones married Akshay Kumar

Bollywood actress Twinkle Khanna is celebrating her 43rd birthday today. The diva also known as Mrs Funny Bones, is much popular for her witty remarks and eloquent writing skills, than her journey in Bollywood.

In fact, despite hailing from illustrious family of B-town with Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia being her parents, Twinkle failed to achieve big on the silver screen.

After struggling in the industry for six years, the diva got married to Akshay Kumar, who she was dating for a while, in 2001. However, marriage with Akki didn’t came easy to her. In fact, the actress got married after losing a bet from the ‘Rustom’ star.

Yes! It’s true. Akki, who had made all his efforts to impress Twinkle, just got lucky with a bet.

Akshay had made the revelation during his appearance on Karan Johar’s popular reality show ‘Koffee With Karan’. 

It happened while Twinkle was gearing up for the release of her 2000 release ‘Mela’ opposite Aamir Khan. Akshay had proposed his lady love for wedding before she signed ‘Mela’ but Twinkle wanted to focus on her career as she was confident about the success of her movie.

“She was very confident about Mela and said that if the film didn't work, she would get married. Fortunately for me, Mela flopped, and we got married,” Akshay had told during his candid chat with KJo.

Well, looks like it all happened for the best as Akki and Twinkle makes one of the perfect couples of the industry.

They not just complement each other in every aspect but also give relationship goals to other couple.

Akshay and Twinkle have been married for over 15 years now and have two kids - son Aarav and daughter Nitara.

While Akki went on to become a superstar in Bollywood, Twinkle too has evolved into a successful writer and columnist and often receives appreciation with art of playing with words.

Here’s wishing Mrs Funny Bones a very happy birthday.