Happy Birthday Twinkle Khanna - each time the author, mother and wife was unabashedly unapologetic

A multifaceted trailblazer blending boldness, beauty and wit, 'Mrs Funnybones' aka Twinkle Khanna turns 49 today. From acting to writing to producing, the power woman masters it all with a unique flair for humor and wordsmithery, emerging as a top-selling author. While Twinkle has no qualms in admitting she was terrible as an actor and is glad that she gave it up, she continues to inspire thousands of women today with her wit and take on parenting, feminism and more. On her special day today, we take a look at some of her power-packed quotes...

"Sometimes I am glad I am not a philosopher - how would I ever complete a single chain of thought when someone is constantly asking me to do something? I don't think Plato would have been able to write his dialogues if he had a wife who kept bugging him to pass the pita bread means I find solace in not being a philosopher at times. Imagine trying to craft profound philosophical dialogues like Plato while someone consistently interrupts, urging you to pass the pita bread. "

"A wise woman keeps her hands firmly in her pockets and does not accidentally unzip anything, including her mouth". This statement reflects a wise woman exercising caution in both her actions and words. By keeping her hands "firmly in her pockets," Twinkle advises against unintended actions or comment, and accidentally unzipping anything, including her mouth.

"The apocryphal tales from my childhood would suggest that I was named (Twinkle) because it rhymed with sprinkle and sparkle Luckily, I wasn't named Wrinkle," said Twinkle, bringing her well known humour to the whole name scenario.

"All you mummyjis beware! If your daughter-in law claims that she loves you like her own mother, then daal mein kuch kaala hai and that little black spot could very well be rat poison". The phrase daal mein kuch kaala hai" translates to "there is something black in the lentils" and in this context, Twinkle is humorously warning mothers-in-law to be wary if their daughters-in-law claim to love them like their own mothers.

Akshay and Twinkle share a fun relationship, unlike other lovey dovey couples. They also keep it real in more ways than one. Talking about her husband, Twinkle said, "I don't need an alarm clock to wake up in the morning. Akshay snores so loudly that I'm usually awake the entire night."