The latest episode of Prime Video’s Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle brought a special mix of glamour, gossip, and candid confessions with ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra and actress Sonakshi Sinha. The high-spirited conversation, hosted by Kajol and Twinkle Khanna, revealed surprising career secrets and celebrated unapologetic individuality.
In a major revelation, Manish Malhotra addressed the long-standing question of why he never worked with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali after their first film, Khamoshi. He shared that Bhansali likely assumed he was too closely aligned with the “group” of Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra. Manish clarified, “I did only one film, Khamoshi. After that, we never worked together. I think he always thought I was very friendly with Karan and Adi.” He emphasized his professionalism, adding, “Sometimes some things just don’t happen and then you just make your own path.”
The designer also reminisced about the impact of the film Rangeela, which he called a “path-breaking” and definitive turning point in his career, catapulting him into the spotlight.
Actress Sonakshi Sinha was a picture of confidence as she opened up about life under the relentless social media spotlight. She explained that while she usually ignores negativity, she will “give it back rarely” if trolls push her too far. She shared her inner thoughts when provoked, saying, “tu hai kon saale? (Who the hell are you ba***ds?) Tune mereko kaise bola? (How did you say that to me?).” Her fierce honesty underscored her reputation for being unapologetically herself.
Manish Malhotra reflected on his cherished relationship with the legendary Rekha Ji. When asked what he learned from her, he ultimately agreed with Kajol’s observation that he learned the importance of self-love, quipping that he focuses on “self-care” as much as self-love. Twinkle Khanna added a hilarious moment by recalling an incident on the sets of her film Baadshah where she had eaten only chickpeas (channa) for two months, resulting in a comical moment where she was worried about an “accident” when Shah Rukh Khan had to pick her up.
Key Highlights:
- Manish Malhotra revealed that he never collaborated with Sanjay Leela Bhansali after their first film, Khamoshi, because Bhansali perceived him as being too close to Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra.
- Sonakshi Sinha discussed dealing with online trolls, stating she only responds when genuinely provoked, strongly defending her right to be unapologetically herself.
- Manish Malhotra credited the film Rangeela as the “path-breaking” turning point in his career and spoke about learning self-love from Rekha Ji.
- The episode, also featuring funny anecdotes like Twinkle Khanna’s Baadshah experience, celebrated individuality and creative independence.