Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna’s eldest child, Aarav Kumar, turned 22 on Sunday, and his parents took to social media to mark the occasion with touching tributes. The celebrations were filled with warmth as Akshay and Twinkle shared their pride and affection for their son in heartfelt posts.
Akshay Kumar took to Instagram to share a nostalgic moment from their family vacation. The post featured a joyous photo of Akshay, Twinkle, and Aarav on a jungle safari, highlighting a special memory from their travels. Alongside the picture, Akshay penned a heartfelt birthday message that expressed his deep pride and joy in seeing Aarav grow into the person he is today. “Happy Birthday Aarav!” Akshay wrote. “Watching you grow into the kind and loving person you are fills my heart with pride every single day. Words can’t do justice to how much joy you bring into my life. May this year bring you as much happiness as you give to everyone around you. Love you always.”
Twinkle Khanna also joined in the birthday celebrations with a sweet post of her own. She shared a touching message that reflected her emotions about Aarav’s journey to independence. Twinkle reminisced about the times when she worried about the void Aarav’s departure would leave in her life. “Happy birthday Aarav,” she began. “When I used to listen to you repeatedly tell me how much you were looking forward to your independence, I would feel that when you finally leave my home and step into your own, my lights will go off automatically and my world will be filled with a bleak darkness.”
Twinkle humorously recounted how she would light numerous diyas during Aarav’s visits to make it feel like a festive occasion rather than a permanent absence. She concluded her message with a touching realization, “But I didn’t realize then that someone who lives in your heart never leaves even when they change their longitude. My world lights up with every phone call, every message, even if it’s about dirty laundry.”
Akshay and Twinkle, who married on January 17, 2001, also have a younger daughter, Nitara, born in 2012. As they celebrate their son’s milestone, the couple continues to balance their family life with their professional pursuits.
On the work front, Akshay Kumar is gearing up for an exciting year. He will portray the role of Lord Shiva in the upcoming Telugu film ”’Kannappa”’. The movie, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, features Vishnu Manchu in the lead role and boasts a stellar cast including Mohanlal, Mohan Babu, and Preity Mukhundhan. ”’Kannappa”’ is a mythological fantasy set to be released in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and English, though its release date has yet to be announced.
In addition, Akshay Kumar has announced a new film, ”’Bhooth Bangla”’, directed by the renowned Priyadarshan. This project marks a reunion between Akshay and Priyadarshan after a 14-year hiatus. The two have previously collaborated on successful films such as ”’Hera Pheri”’, ”’Garam Masala”’, ”’Bhagam Bhag”’, and ”’Bhool Bhulaiyaa”’.
Furthermore, Akshay is set to appear in Rohit Shetty’s highly anticipated cop drama ”’Singham Again”’, which will feature an ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, and Tiger Shroff. The film is scheduled for a Diwali release, promising to be a major highlight in Akshay’s filmography.