Twinkle Khanna Clarifies Relationship with Alia Bhatt: “I’m Not Your Sister-in-Law”

Veteran actress and popular author Twinkle Khanna recently made headlines with her witty clarification to Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, emphatically stating, “I’m not your sister-in-law.” This good-natured but firm correction came as Twinkle reacted to a viral tweet featuring a delightful throwback picture of the late Rishi Kapoor appearing to ‘serenade’ a young Dimple Kapadia.

The moment of clarification unfolded during a casual interaction, sparked by Alia Bhatt’s reference to Twinkle. Alia, who is married to Ranbir Kapoor, might have been making an innocent reference to Twinkle’s relationship with Ranbir’s family. Twinkle Khanna is married to actor Akshay Kumar, and is the daughter of actress Dimple Kapadia. This makes Dimple Kapadia Alia’s mother-in-law’s (Neetu Kapoor’s) friend and former co-star, but the direct familial link of ‘sister-in-law’ does not exist between Alia and Twinkle.

Twinkle, known for her sharp wit and candid commentary, addressed the potential confusion head-on. “I’m not your sister-in-law,” she reportedly told Alia, adding her signature blend of humour and logic. This lighthearted correction underlines the complexities of Bollywood’s intertwined relationships, especially given the history and connections between the Kapoor and Khanna/Kapadia families.

The initial viral tweet that set the stage for this exchange was a charming photograph of Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia from an earlier era. The picture showed Rishi Kapoor, known for his romantic screen presence, seemingly singing or talking closely to a smiling Dimple Kapadia. This sweet, nostalgic moment quickly garnered attention and reminded fans of the deep connections within the industry.

Twinkle Khanna’s response to the photo itself was likely as humorous and endearing as her writing. However, it was the subsequent interaction with Alia Bhatt that stole the show. While Alia Bhatt is the wife of Ranbir Kapoor, Twinkle is the daughter of Dimple Kapadia. Dimple’s son-in-law, Akshay Kumar, is not directly related to Ranbir Kapoor in a way that would make Twinkle his sister, and therefore not Alia’s sister-in-law.

Twinkle’s clarification serves as a delightful footnote to the otherwise complex family trees of Hindi cinema. It reinforces her public persona as someone who values accuracy and is never shy about using humour to set the record straight, even with A-list stars like Alia Bhatt. The incident has been widely shared across social media, with fans praising Twinkle’s characteristic humour and Alia’s seemingly easygoing acceptance of the correction. This minor episode only further cemented Twinkle Khanna’s status as one of Bollywood’s most engaging and outspoken personalities.