THE FABULOUS MRS FUNNYBONES TWINKLE KHANNA

DEFYING STEREOTYPES, THE AUTHOR, SUPERSTAR WIFE AND MOTHER OF TWO RELOCATED TO LONDON TO PURSUE HER MASTER'S DEGREE. TALKING ABOUT HER FOURTH BOOK TO HELLO! SHE CONFESSES TO WORRYING ABOUT LUNCH FRIENDS, REFLECTS ON MOTHERHOOD AND MOLES, AND UNVEILS WHY SHE SEES A PRACTICAL APPROACH AS KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE

She still possesses those glamorous movie star looks, debunking the myth that age is a limiting factor. Having recently turned 50, Twinkle Khanna exudes an inner radiance and effortlessly engages in philosophical discussions as if chatting about the latest recipes. “I’m forcing myself to take a sabbatical, which is going very badly because I don’t like my brain to be empty of characters and conversations,” she reveals.

During a whirlwind day trip to Bengaluru, where she launched her latest book — Welcome to Paradise — at a local store and even attended a special evening by the FICCI FLO ladies, Twinkle had an action-packed day in the city. Dressed in trousers, jacket and sneakers — the perfect attire for a day filled with travel and work — the author exhibits no hint of fatigue as she elegantly takes a seat with HELLO! for a conversation

Moving to London with your daughter Nitara for your master’s degree, all while establishing a home in a new country, undoubtedly must have been an intense experience. Can you share some of those early moments in your journey?

Looking back, I see them as hurdles to cross. Since my body cannot physically overcome them, I rely on my mental strength to navigate through them.

During the pandemic, I decided to do two creative writing courses from Oxford University online. Each session was for three months, with 10 hours a week. After six months, I felt like I learnt so much and was fully immersed into the world of writing. It felt valuable to me, even though it was online. It also signalled to me that I was ready for the academic world.