Preity Zinta

Actor

Date of birth:

31 Jan 1975

Height:

5' 4"

Spouse:

Krrish 4

(31 Dec 2022)

Actor

Nisha

Bhaiaji Superhittt

(23 Nov 2018)

Actor

Sapna Dubey

Happy Ending

(21 Nov 2014)

Actor

Divya

Ishkq In Paris

(24 May 2013)

Actor, Dialogue, Producer, Screenplay, Writer

Ishkq

Main Aurr Mrs Khanna

(16 Oct 2009)

Actor

Haseena Jagmagia - Special appearance

Videsh - Heaven on Earth

(13 Mar 2009)

Actor

Chand

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

(12 Dec 2008)

Actor

special appearance

Heroes

(24 Oct 2008)

Actor

Kuljeet Kaur

The Last Lear

(12 Sep 2008)

Actor

Shabnam

Halla Bol

(11 Jan 2008)

Actor

Herself

Om Shanti Om

(9 Nov 2007)

Actor

herself -Special appearance

Jhoom Barabar Jhoom

(15 Jun 2007)

Actor

Alvira Khan

Kaun Banega Crorepati 2

(22 Jan 2007)

Actor

Herself - Guest

Jaan-E-Mann

(20 Oct 2006)

Actor

Piya Goyal

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

(11 Aug 2006)

Actor

Rhea Saran

Krrish

(23 Jun 2006)

Actor

Nisha, Nisha - special appearance

Alag

(16 Jun 2006)

Actor

Special Appearance (Song)

Salaam Namaste

(9 Sep 2005)

Actor

Ambar Malhotra

Actor

Priti Damani

Veer Zaara

(12 Nov 2004)

Actor

Zaara Hayaat Khan

Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa

(10 Sep 2004)

Actor

Pari (Dr. Parineeta

Lakshya

(18 Jun 2004)

Actor

Romila Dutta

Kal Ho Naa Ho

(28 Oct 2003)

Actor

Naina Catherine Kapur Patel

Koi Mil Gaya

(8 Aug 2003)

Actor

Nisha

Armaan

(16 May 2003)

Actor

Sonia Kapoor

The Hero

(11 Apr 2003)

Actor

Reshma / Ruksar

Dil Hai Tumhaara

(6 Sep 2002)

Actor

Shalu

Dil Chahta Hai

(10 Aug 2001)

Actor

Shalini

Yeh Raaste Hai Pyaar Ke

(10 Aug 2001)

Actor

Sakshi

Actor

Madhubala (Madhu

Farz

(12 Jan 2001)

Actor

Kajal Singh

Mission Kashmir

(26 Oct 2000)

Actor

Sufiya Parvez

Actor

Jahnvi

Kya Kehna

(19 May 2000)

Actor

Priya Baxi

Dillagi

(19 Nov 1999)

Actor

Rani (Guest Appearance

Raja Kumarudu

(30 Jul 1999)

Actor

Rani

Sangharsh

(9 Mar 1999)

Actor

CBI Officer Reet Oberoi

Soldier

(20 Nov 1998)

Actor

Preity

Premante Idera

(30 Oct 1998)

Actor

Jannu (as Preity Zintar)

Dil Se

(21 Aug 1998)

Actor

Preeti Nair

Awards

2004

Filmfare Awards
(Best Actress)

2004

Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
(Best Actress)

1999

Filmfare Awards
(Best Newcomer Female)

1999

Zee Cine Awards
(Best Debut Female)

1999

Filmfare Awards
(Best Newcomer Female)

1999

Screen Weekly Awards
(Most Promising Newcomer Female)

News

Preity Zinta praises Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon starrer 'Crew', calls trio 'talented and gorgeous'

9 Apr 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 9 : Bollywood actor Preity Zinta added her voice to the praise for 'Crew,' starring Kareena Kapoor KhanTabu, and Kriti Sanon, which has quickly found success at the box office within 10 days.Taking to her social media, the 'Veer Zaara' star Preity Zinta shared her thoughts about the film in a review.The actor took to her social media account to post the movie poster and shared positive comments about the talented and beautiful female trio, describing the film as a delightful journey.Preity wrote, "Absolutely loved watching the movie CREW in the theatre with the super talented & gorgeous trio of @tabutiful @kareenakapoorkhan & @kritisanon. Laughed & enjoyed every bit of it. Congratulations to the entire crew for this Joyride. Go check it out folks! It's truly worth it. #Crew #Girlpower #Fun #ting"'Crew', a story of three women, touted as a laugh-riot, set against the backdrop of the struggling airline industry. However, their destinies lead to some unwarranted situations and they get caught in a web of lies.The heist comedy also stars Diljit Dosanjh and Kapil Sharma. Saswata Chatterjee, Rajesh Sharma and Kulbhushan Kharbanda also round out the cast of Crew. It is produced by Rhea Kapoor and Anil Kapoor under Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network, and Ektaa R Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor of Balaji Motion Pictures.The film, made under Balaji Telefilms and Anil Kapoor Film & Communications Network banners, was released on March 29.

Preity Zinta takes fans down memory lane with first photoshoot snap

8 Apr 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 : In a delightful trip down memory lane, Bollywood diva Preity Zinta treated her fans with a charming throwback on Monday.The 49-year-old star shared a vintage photograph from her youth, unveiling her first-ever photoshoot at the tender age of 20.In the captivating snapshot, Zinta radiates a natural beauty, untouched by the artifice of makeup. Her youthful allure and dreamy gaze evoke a sense of innocence, resonating with fans who have come to adore her over the years.Accompanying the photograph was a heartfelt caption that resonated with the actress's journey and growth over the decades.Zinta reminisced about her younger self, confessing, "Was going through some old stuff n found this photo! OMG!!! My first photo shoot ever... I was all of 20 and I thought I knew everything I needed to know about the world... except how to pose for a photo shoot #20yearoldme #memories #throwback #ting".View this post on InstagramA post shared by Preity G Zinta (@realpz)Preity Zinta, known for her effervescent charm and versatile performances, has carved a niche for herself in the Indian film industry.From her debut in the critically acclaimed 'Dil Se..' opposite Shah Rukh Khan to her iconic roles in movies like 'Kal Ho Naa Ho,' 'Koi Mil Gaya' and 'Veer Zaara,' Zinta has captivated audiences with her infectious energy and impeccable acting prowess.Throughout her illustrious career, Zinta has not only showcased her talent on the silver screen but has also endeared herself to fans with her philanthropic endeavours and entrepreneurial ventures. Beyond the glitz and glamour of Bollywood, she has been a vocal advocate for various social causes, using her platform to raise awareness and effect positive change.The resurgence of Zinta's first photoshoot serves as a poignant reminder of her enduring appeal and timeless beauty. Despite the passage of time, her youthful exuberance continues to captivate hearts, reaffirming her status as one of Bollywood's most beloved stars.Fans and fellow celebrities alike flooded the comments section of her post with words of admiration and nostalgia, expressing their love for the actress and showering her with compliments.One fan commented, "You haven't aged a day, Preity! Still as radiant as ever", while another exclaimed, "Such a beautiful throwback! Thank you for sharing these precious memories with us".As the photograph continues to make rounds on social media, it serves as a testament to Preity Zinta's enduring legacy and the indelible mark she has left on the hearts of her admirers. In an industry known for its fleeting trends and transient fame, Zinta's timeless charm remains a beacon of inspiration for aspiring artists and fans alike.

Preity Zinta drops workout video on World Health Day, fans react

7 Apr 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 : Actor Preity Zinta, who often shares snippets of her daily life, dropped a motivational video from her Pilates workout to celebrate World Health Day.On Sunday, the 'Veer-Zara' actress shared a new workout clip on Instagram, providing some weekend fitness motivation.Joined by celebrity trainer, Yasmin Karachiwala, Preity was seen raising the fitness bar by performing several exercises.She captioned the workout video on Instagram with, "Love your body .... It's your first home #Worldhealthday #pzfit #dontgiveup #ting."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Preity G Zinta (@realpz)After Preity shared the video, fans filled the comment section with their responses.One user wrote, "Her Beauty is beyond in Praise."Another user wrote, "Pilates, yoga and exercises- the secret of reversing age, along with healthy diet.""The reason why she is so fit and cute at the age of 49," wrote a third user.World Health Day is celebrated on April 7th every year. This year's theme is 'My health, my right,' promoting the idea that everyone should have access to essential health services. It marks the founding of the World Health Organization in 1950.Meanwhile, on the work front, Preity will be seen sharing screen space with Sunny Deol in director Rajkumar Santoshi's film 'Lahore 1947'.The update was confirmed by Santoshi via his quote in a statement. "After a long time, Preity Zinta is again playing a very important role for the silver screen with Lahore 1947. She is indeed an extremely talented, finest, and most natural actress in our industry. Whichever character she plays she totally invests herself in it and makes the audience feel that she is made for that character. Interestingly, the audience will see her again with Sunny Deol. This on-screen pair has always been immensely loved by the audience. Above all, this film script demands a pair that is as accurate as Sunny and Preity," Santoshi shared.'Lahore 1947' is produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. This project marks the teaming up of Sunny Deol, Rajkumar Santoshi, and Aamir Khan.Interestingly, this film will also mark Aamir Khan Productions' (AKP) 17th production under their banner.The film also marks the reunion of Preity and Sunny after a long time. The duo has previously appeared together in a couple of films, such as 'The Hero: Love Story of a Spy', 'Farz', and 'Bhaiaji Superhit'.

Preity Zinta happily poses with Shubman Gill, Shikhar Dhawan post GT vs PBKS match

5 Apr 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 : The IPL (Indian Premier League) is leaving no stone unturned in captivating cricket enthusiasts who eagerly watch their favourite teams in action. Not only do the matches catch the attention of fans but also the presence of the owners of the teams adds to the fun. After the thrilling match of Punjab Kings against Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday Preity Zinta's enthusiastic presence on the ground again made fans go crazy.The performance of the PBKS boys brought smiles not only to the faces of the fans but also made the team's co-owner Preity Zinta extremely happy.After the match, Preity met the players from both teams on the grounds.Pictures and videos of Preity posing with Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill after the match have gone viral on social media.In one of the pictures, Preity happily poses with the captains of both teams Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill.Zinta once again captured a lot of attention during the match as she looked ethereal while cheering on her team from the stands. She wore a red and black t-shirt that she paired with black jeans.Earlier, during Punjab Kings' thrilling match against Delhi Capitals, Preity donned a Punjabi 'kudi' look. She wore a white suit with a stunning red 'phulkari dupatta.'Her presence literally made fans go crazy. Her images and videos from the match went viral all over social media."Preity Zinta should be declared 'National Crush of All Time'," a social media user wrote on X.Coming to yesterday's match, Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma's brutal power-hitting stunned Gujarat Titans (GT) and helped Punjab Kings (PBKS) register the highest successful chase in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 as they defeated GT by 3 wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday.With superb temperament under pressure and nerves of steel, Shashank's brutal bashing stole the limelight at the Narendra Modi Stadium while well-supported breezy cameos from Jitesh Sharma and Ashutosh played an anchoring role in Punjab's 3-wicket victory. For GT star spinners Noor Ahmad and Rashid Khan tried to change the course of the game however Shashank pulled off a brilliant heist for the Punjab Kings.Gill struck the highest individual score of the IPLIn reply, Shashank Singh's (61*) blitz and Ashutosh's (31) rattled GT as they chased down the target and clinched a three-wicket victory for the Punjab Kings.Meanwhile, on the work front, Preity will be seen sharing screen space with Sunny Deol in director Rajkumar Santoshi's film 'Lahore 1947'.The update was confirmed by Santoshi via his quote in a statement."After a long time, Preity Zinta is again playing a very important role for the silver screen with Lahore 1947. She is indeed an extremely talented, finest, and most natural actress in our industry. Whichever character she plays she totally invests herself in it and makes the audience feel that she is made for that character. Interestingly, the audience will see her again with Sunny Deol. This on-screen pair has always been immensely loved by the audience. Above all, this film script demands a pair that is as accurate as Sunny and Preity," Santoshi shared.'Lahore 1947' is produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. This project marks the teaming up of Sunny Deol, Rajkumar Santoshi along with Aamir Khan.This film will mark Aamir Khan Productions' (AKP) 17th production under their banner.The film also marks the reunion of Preity and Sunny after a long time. The duo has earlier featured together in a couple of films such as 'The Hero: Love Story of a Spy', 'Farz', and 'Bhaiaji Superhit'.

Preity Zinta, Shilpa Shetty add glamour to Baba Siddique's Iftar bash

24 Mar 2024

iftaar party hosted by Baba Siddique and Zeeshan Siddique, actors Preity Zinta and Shilpa Shetty Kundra arrived in style.Dressed in a teal blue colour suit with embroidery work on it, Preity looked ethereal in her desi avatar.For the glam, she opted for minimal makeup and statement jhumkas.Her wavy hair definitely accentuated her ethnic look.Shilpa Shetty arrived at the party in style. She wore a white satin finished co-ord set with mesh detailing at neck line. The actor carried a golden clutch. A cute moment was captured when Shilpa was seen fixing Preity's hair and makeup.She was accompanied by her husband Raj Kundra and sister Shamita Shetty.Others who attended the do include Salman Khan, Vijay Varma, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Shweta Tiwari, Palak Tiwari, Aamir Ali, Karan Singh Grover, Gauahar Khan, Munawar Faruqui, Gulshan Grover, Huma Qureshi, Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra, Emraan Hashmi, Adah Sharma, Sana Khan and several others.Like every year, this year too, a large number of film and television stars attended the party. Baba Siddiqui's annual Iftaar party is one of the most talked-about events in Bollywood. The party also holds a special space in SRK-Salman fans as this is where the two superstars buried their old rivalry by hugging each other in 2014.

Preity Zinta shares her 'favourite memory' from Goa, check out

21 Mar 2024

She wrote about that day that read, "One of my favourite photos and memory. This was taken in Goa... #Myjaan n me on the beach. She made sure no one came near me. I thought I will take her for a walk, but it was definitely the other way around. @beingsalmankhan warned me that she might drag me all over the beach, but I was determined. My arm didn't feel like it was attached to my body anymore but it was soooo much fun ! I'm so happy the moment was captured in this photo.#memories #goa #throwbackthursday #takemeback #ting." Meanwhile, on the work front, Preity will be seen sharing screen space with Sunny Deol in director Rajkumar Santoshi's film 'Lahore 1947'.The update was confirmed by Santoshi via his quote in a statement."After a long time, Preity Zinta is again playing a very important role for the silver screen with Lahore 1947. She is indeed an extremely talented, finest, and most natural actress in our industry. Whichever character she plays she totally invests herself in it and makes the audience feel that she is made for that character. Interestingly, the audience will see her again with Sunny Deol. This on-screen pair has always been immensely loved by the audience. Above all, this film script demands a pair that is as accurate as Sunny and Preity," Santoshi shared.'Lahore 1947' is produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. This project marks the teaming up of Sunny Deol, Rajkumar Santoshi along with Aamir Khan.Interestingly, this film will also mark Aamir Khan Productions' (AKP) 17th production under their banner.The film also marks the reunion of Preity and Sunny after a long time. The duo has earlier featured together in a couple of films such as 'The Hero: Love Story of a Spy', 'Farz', and 'Bhaiaji Superhit'.

Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi sentenced to two years in jail in cheque bouncing case

17 Feb 2024

Rajkumar Santoshi, who is set to come out with his next directorial venture 'Lahore 1947', featuring Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta in lead roles, was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment by a Jamnagar court in a cheque bouncing case.The complainant, Ashok Lal, a prominent industrialist and shipping magnate from Jamnagar, claimed that he received 10 cheques of Rs 10 lakh each from the filmmaker, totalling Rs 1 crore, which subsequently bounced.Piyush Bhojani, the advocate for the businessman in the case, confirmed the sentencing to ANI on Saturday.According to the advocate, Lal contributed Rs 1 crore to Rajkumar Santoshi's film. Repaying the magnate, Santoshi allegedly sent him 10 cheques of Rs 10 lakh each.Once the checks were deposited in the bank within the stipulated time frame, they bounced, the businessman alleged, adding that he first tried to establish contact with the filmmaker over this matter.However, he claimed that all attempts to establish contact with the filmmaker failed after which he filed a lawsuit under the Negotiable Instruments Act.During a hearing in the case on Saturday, the court ordered a two-year jail sentence for Santoshi while asking him to repay double the amount that he owes to the businessman.Santoshi's upcoming film 'Lahore 1947' is being produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. This project marks the collaboration of Sunny Deol, Santoshi, and Aamir Khan for the first time.This film will also mark the 17th venture under Aamir Khan Productions' (AKP).Rajkumar Santoshi and Sunny Deol combined previously to deliver three box office hits in the form of 'Ghayal,' 'Damini,' and 'Ghatak.'

Here's what you can expect from Shabana Azmi's character in 'Lahore 1947'

13 Feb 2024

"Shabana ji has played various kinds of characters in her life...She is a tremendously talented actress and her character in Lahore 1947 is a central character in the film and the story revolves around her character," he said.Recently, Santoshi expressed his excitement about having Preity on board."After a long time, Preity Zinta is again playing a very important role for the silver screen with Lahore 1947. She is indeed an extremely talented, finest, and most natural actress in our industry. Whichever character she plays she totally invests herself in it and makes the audience feel that she is made for that character. Interestingly, the audience will see her again with Sunny Deol. This on-screen pair has always been immensely loved by the audience. Above all, this film's script demands a pair that is as accurate as Sunny and Preity," Santoshi shared.'Lahore 1947' is produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. This project marks the teaming up of Sunny Deol, Rajkumar Santoshi along with Aamir Khan. Interestingly, this film will also mark Aamir Khan Productions' (AKP) 17th production under their banner.The film also marks the reunion of Preity and Sunny after a long time. The duo has earlier featured together in a couple of films such as 'The Hero: Love Story of a Spy', 'Farz', and 'Bhaiaji Superhit'.

It's confirmed! Preity Zinta to star opposite Sunny Deol in Rajkumar Santoshi's 'Lahore 1947'

12 Feb 2024

The update was confirmed by Santoshi via his quote in a statement."After a long time, Preity Zinta is again playing a very important role for the silver screen with Lahore 1947. She is indeed an extremely talented, finest, and most natural actress in our industry. Whichever character she plays she totally invests herself in it and makes the audience feel that she is made for that character. Interestingly, the audience will see her again with Sunny Deol. This on-screen pair has always been immensely loved by the audience. Above all, this film's script demands a pair that is as accurate as Sunny and Preity," Santoshi shared.'Lahore 1947' is produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. This project marks the teaming up of Sunny Deol, Rajkumar Santoshi along with Aamir Khan.Interestingly, this film will also mark Aamir Khan Productions' (AKP) 17th production under their banner.The film also marks the reunion of Preity and Sunny after a long time. The duo has earlier featured together in a couple of films such as 'The Hero: Love Story of a Spy', 'Farz', and 'Bhaiaji Superhit'.Meanwhile, Preity recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of 'Kal Ho Naa Ho'."Kal Ho Naa Ho was the saddest happy film I did. Nothing can replace those memories & I will forever be grateful to Yash Uncle for making this incredible film. It was the last time he was on set. There will never be anyone like you Yash Uncle [?] You took a piece of my heart with you when you left. This film will forever remind me of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will forever love you," she wrote on Instagram a few days ago while recalling working in the film.'Kal Ho Naa Ho' revolves around Naina Katherine Kapoor (Preity Zinta) who is an MBA student in New York. She falls in love with her neighbour Aman Mathur (Shah Rukh Khan), a terminally ill patient who tries to get Naina and her friend Rohit Patel (Saif Ali Khan) to fall in love with each other since he fears she will grieve for him if he reciprocates her feelings.

Preity Zinta returns to Mumbai as she gets back to work

10 Feb 2024

On Saturday, the 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' actor shared a picture of herself and wrote, "Back in the Bay ...Back to work. #ting."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Preity G Zinta (@realpz)In the picture, the actor is seen taking a mirror selfie in a gym. She wore grey jeggings and a black T-shirt with a matching hoodie. She accessorized her look with white sneakers and black sunglasses.Soon after the actor shared the post, her friends and fans swamped the comment section and dropped red hearts and fire emoticons."Can't wait for your new movie," a fan wrote.Another fan commented, "My favourite actress is back on the big screen."On November 11, 2021, Preity and her husband Gene Goodenough welcomed their twins, a baby boy named Jai and a baby girl named Gia, via surrogacy.If reports are to be believed, Preity will be returning to the silver screen with 'Lahore 1947'.Actor Aamir Khan will produce 'Lahore 1947', which will also star Sunny Deol and will be directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.The upcoming film 'Lahore 1947' produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, boasts one of the most prominent creative names of the century.This remarkable project marks the teaming up of Sunny Deol, and Rajkumar Santoshi along with Aamir Khan.Interestingly, this film will also mark Aamir Khan Productions' (AKP) 17th production under their banner.Sunny and Aamir have never worked together before this. But the duo have had very iconic box-office clashes as competitors in the past, where both have eventually emerged victorious.The first iconic clash at the ticket window was witnessed in 1990 when Aamir Khan's Dil and Sunny Deol's Ghayal were released on the same day.Then in 1996, it was 'Raja Hindustani' vs 'Ghatak' followed by the most epic Box Office clash of Indian cinema in 2001 when 'Lagaan' was released on the same day as 'Gadar'.Now, for the very first time, the duo have come together and joined hands on a project.'Lahore, 1947' also marks the reunion of Aamir Khan and Santoshi after their iconic cult classic, 'Andaz Apna Apna'.