Twinkle Khanna responds to Zeenat Aman’s heartfelt tribute to Dimple Kapadia

A wave of nostalgia washed over social media this week after veteran actress Zeenat Aman shared a rare black-and-white photo on Instagram. The picture captured a candid moment featuring Zeenat, a young Dimple Kapadia, and filmmaker Joy Mukherjee. The caption, brimming with warmth, revealed a lesser-known facet of their friendship.

The heartwarming tribute caught the eye of Twinkle Khanna, Dimple’s daughter and a celebrated author. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Twinkle reposted the image, writing, “What a lovely picture and mom says thank you for your gracious words (red heart emojis).”

In her post, Zeenat, unable to pinpoint the exact location, playfully guessed it might be from the set of Chhailla Babu based on her attire. She showered Dimple with compliments, calling her ‘the effervescent Dimple Kapadia.’ But the true essence of the post lay in the heartfelt words that followed.

“This isn't a post about Dimple's talent though she has that in spades, it's about the little I saw of her character,” Zeenat wrote, venturing into a personal anecdote. She revealed a time when she faced a difficult period in her life. “During a very difficult phase,” Zeenat said, “she was one of a mere handful of people who publicly stood by me.” 

Zeenat concluded by expressing her admiration for Dimple’s strength, writing, “In those trying times she revealed to me a strength of character that I admire to date...” The post struck a chord with fans, sparking conversations about the actresses' enduring friendship.

Twinkle's response became the perfect punctuation mark on this heartwarming exchange. It not only brought Dimple’s response into the spotlight but also highlighted the enduring bond between the two generations of actresses.