The bubbly and refreshing Liril girl who graduated into a spontaneous actor and later into a businesswoman, is none other than the pretty Damsel of Bollywood, Preity Zinta. Born on January 31, 1975 to Durganand Zinta and Nilprabha Zinta, has two siblings – Manish Zinta and Deepanker Zinta. She lost her father at an early age of 13 in an accident. He was an army officer.
A graduate in criminal psychology, Preity Zinta made her debut in the film ‘Dil Se’. She gave mind-blowing performances in ‘Kya Kehna’, ‘Sangharsh’, ‘Veer Zara’ and ‘Salaam Namaste’.
Her movies ‘Dil Se’ and ‘Soldier’ won her the ‘Film fare Award’ for ‘Best Female Debut’ in 1998.
In 2003 Preity Zinta bagged Filmfare Award for Best Actress for ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’.
She acted in Rituparno Ghosh’s ‘The Last Lear’, as a struggling film actress opposite ‘Amitabh Bachchan’. This was her first English film. The film premiered at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival.
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The Canadian film ‘Heaven on Earth’ was her first International film for which she was awarded the Silver Hugo Award for Best Actress at Chicago International Film Festival in 2008.
She has also acted in a couple of Telugu movies opposite Venkatesh and Mahesh Babu. Apart from being a movie star she is also a columnist for BBC News Online South Asia, a social activist, television anchor and a stage performer.
Along with her ex-boyfriend Ness Wadia, she is the co-founder and owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team- Kings XI Punjab. She was the first Bollywood star to own an IPL team. Zinta is also the founder of the production company PZNZ Media.
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Ms Zinta was the first recipient of Godfrey’s Mind of Steel Award at the annual Red and White Bravery Awards. It was awarded to her for her act of courage for standing against the Mumbai Underworld in 2003. Since 2006, she has been the brand ambassador for Philip Godfrey’s Mind of Steel.
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Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia were once the most charming couple. Unfortunately, a couple of years ago they split for the reasons unknown to the media and public after a 5-year long relationship. Though they are no longer together, she is still in touch with her ex-flame Ness Wadia as they still are the co-owners of the IPL team Kings Punjab XI.
Preity Zinta and Yuvaraj – Scandal
Preity Zinta and Yuvraj Singh often found themselves in the spotlight due to their professional connection in the Indian Premier League (IPL). As the co-owner of Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) and a star player on the team, respectively, their association fueled rumors of tension and alleged disagreements during various IPL seasons.
While media speculated about conflicts between the two, including rumors of disagreements over team strategies or personal issues, neither party confirmed these allegations. Preity Zinta has often dismissed such reports as baseless, emphasizing professionalism in their relationship. Similarly, Yuvraj Singh refrained from engaging in the controversy, maintaining a dignified silence.
Preity Zinta and Yuvraj Singh: Unraveling the IPL Controversy
The supposed “scandal” largely appears to be a product of media exaggeration rather than substantiated conflict, as both individuals moved on without significant public fallout.
Yuvraj Singh, one of India’s ace cricketers and the captain of Preity Zinta’s Kings XI Punjab, faced rumors linking him to the actress. Some speculated that he played a role in Preity Zinta’s breakup with Ness Wadia. The gossip about Yuvraj dating Preity gained traction when she hugged him during almost every 20-20 match. However, the actress firmly denied these rumors and dismissed them as baseless.
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Preity Zinta invited Yuvraj Singh to be a guest on her chat show Up Close and Personal with PZ. During one segment, she asked Yuvraj, “But you are a big flirt, and that’s why you get linked up with everyone.” In response, Yuvraj pointed out that she was dating someone at the time and that people unfairly made him the scapegoat in the situation.
Recently, she produced ‘Ishq in Paris’ which was her debut project as a producer. At this point, we leave you with some amazing picture of this Bollywood Damsel.
Still from one of her movies.
In an elegant gown at a social gathering with dangling earrings.
Showcasing a designer saree and a heavily embellished designer blouse – The ever smiling Preity Zinta.
Preity Zinta in a stunning black dress.
A still from Veer-Zaara in a pink Patiala salwar and her trademark dimples.
Preity Zinta at The 68th Venice Film Festival 2011. She looks stunning in a white dress, doesn’t she?
Preity Zinta in Ramona Narang gown at IIFA 2012 with a red embellished clutch bag.
Walking the ramp for ‘Being Human’ – A brand by founded by Salman Khan.
Laughing all the way with her IPL team Players.
Distributing t-shirts to the spectators during the IPL Twenty20 cricket match between Kings XI Punjab and Pune Warriors at PCA Stadium in Mohali on April 12, 2012.