**Twinkle Khanna’s Birthday Note from Rishi Kapoor Sparks Unexpected Speculation**
Actress-turned-author Twinkle Khanna recently shared an amusing anecdote about how a birthday note posted for her by the late actor Rishi Kapoor led to a surprising misunderstanding. The heartfelt message sparked rumors that Twinkle was Kapoor’s “illegitimate” daughter—a speculation that quickly made rounds on social media.
During the latest episode of *Two Much*, featuring actors Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan as guests, Twinkle recounted the story while interacting with Alia, whose father-in-law was Rishi Kapoor. She explained how a warm social media gesture spiraled into unexpected rumors about her personal life.
“I almost became a Kapoor because of Alia’s father-in-law,” Twinkle revealed. “On my birthday, he tweeted very generously, ‘Oh, you know… when you were in your mother’s stomach, I serenaded her.’ So everybody thought that I was his illegitimate daughter. Then he got trolled and had to clarify, saying, ‘No, I am so sorry.’”
Kajol, Twinkle’s co-host on the show, couldn’t resist pointing out Alia’s awkwardness in the situation. Twinkle jokingly added, “I am not your sister-in-law; it was a mistake.” Responding to this, Varun Dhawan quipped, “She (Alia) doesn’t know how to react.”
### Rishi Kapoor’s Viral Tweet
The late actor made headlines on social media with his birthday message for Twinkle Khanna. On her special day, Kapoor referenced his iconic film *Bobby*—in which he starred opposite Twinkle’s mother, Dimple Kapadia—in a playful tweet. His message read, “Happy Happy Birthday dear one! You were in your mum’s tummy when I was serenading her in Bobby in 1973 lol.”
However, the tweet triggered speculation and rumors about the timing of Twinkle’s birth. After facing backlash and trolling, Rishi Kapoor clarified the timeline to clear the confusion.
He wrote, “Kuch logon ko problem kya hai? Kakaji and Dimple were married, *Bobby* was still incomplete, we shot that song when Dimple was 3 months pregnant. Kakaji-Dimple married in March ’73. *Bobby* released Sept 28th ’73. Twinkle born 29th Dec ’73.”
Known for his candid nature and active social media presence, Rishi Kapoor’s heartfelt gesture and subsequent clarification remain a fond memory for Twinkle Khanna and fans alike.
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