The author and actress has been one of the newsmakers of the year. From her witty barbs to hilarious reveals on her co-stars and friends, Khanna's transformation into one of the funniest, and most intelligent celebrity writers carries the mark of honesty that defines her as a woman. On her 43rd birthday today (29 December), we take a look at what makes @Mrsfunnybones the true queen of Twitter.
Birthday special: 15 unforgivably funny tweets from Twinkle Khanna aka Mrs Funnybones
Mumbai - 29 Dec 2016 14:00 IST
Shriram Iyengar
1. When someone asked her to change her surname
A lot of people bring this up,though not as stridently as this gentleman-Khanna it will always be #MarriedNotBranded pic.twitter.com/q4JzS1bzd1
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) September 20, 2016
2. On her compatibility with Akshay Kumar
Why would I want a man just like me?What would I learn from him?What would he learn from me?#2PeasInAPodDiedOfInertia pic.twitter.com/dGMHNpxYao
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) April 22, 2015
3. Speaking for every woman trying to get fit
Woke up,weighed myself,cursed Earth's ruthless gravitational force,contemplated living on the moon or going to the gym, ate pancakes instead
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) August 22, 2015
3. When she took on the Bhai and his army by herself
To all the Bhai fans 'Merry Christmas' #TrollProof pic.twitter.com/jAilgq1ZfA
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) December 25, 2016
I write social,political satire-will not examine an ant & spare an elephant because I fear getting trampled by the herd #TrollProof #CarryOn
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) December 25, 2016
4. When she started a whole new Panditji v Santa
And a blast from the past when Pundit ji decided he just doesn't like Christmas #LastChristmas pic.twitter.com/HiMyFXx8Sa
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) December 25, 2016
5. On being the careless reader
Have smudged myriad books with pizza and guava dipped in salt and chili -Methi and dollops of oil falling on mine is just retribution :) https://t.co/q2asB8vSjL
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) December 15, 2016
6. Her take on patriotism by the butt
Feeling patriotic when you've booked tickets for Befikre and are about to see Ranveer Singh in his red underwear? https://t.co/vEc933bESK pic.twitter.com/o1N47tYOOa
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) December 11, 2016
7. That is one suggestion for better demonetisation
Someone tells me-2018 this will be the Rs500 note and Rs2 coin-Under given circumstances-probable or they just taking the Mickey out of me! pic.twitter.com/tA4kVb6Y95
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) December 4, 2016
8. Oooh...that must've burned!
She-have you seen frozen?
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) December 1, 2016
Me-Yes, my lil one loves it!
She-Arrey not that one! Look at that woman on the left with the Gucci bag! #Ouch
9. She does have big plans though
Was class clown now a comedian -next step- cult leader with my own religion :)#progress https://t.co/s1t3DDeT4p
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) November 28, 2016
10. And she really gushes over her husband, she does...
Mr K after 15 years you still manage to send shivers down my spine :) #savage https://t.co/UuiHJOS2Jc
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) November 21, 2016
11. And her children...
Early morning painting with my budding Picasso - Guggenheim here we come ! #mommyduties pic.twitter.com/E89Gt2e1qn
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) November 9, 2016
12. Well, she's got the sleepless part right
Middle age: Where you have given up worrying about love, are yet to worry about health and it is only work that gives you sleepless nights.
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) October 21, 2016
13. When she dissed Karva Chauth for all women
These days by 40 u could be on the way to your 2nd marriage so what's the point of fasting-don't need the men to last that long anymore:)
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) October 19, 2016
14. Something for the Khiladi to worry about here?
These days by 40 u could be on the way to your 2nd marriage so what's the point of fasting-don't need the men to last that long anymore:)
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) October 19, 2016
15. This lovely tweet remembering her dad, Rajesh Khanna
I see you,in my reflection off the back of a gleaming spoon,in a gesture my sister makes, in the arch of my son's eyebrows-I still see you pic.twitter.com/YuaS8XoivJ
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) December 28, 2016
You've won us over, Mrs Funnybones. Have a happy birthday!