Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Film Producer, Writer, Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 31/01/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh |
| Hometown | Rohru, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Religion | Omnist |
| Caste | Kshatriya (Rajput) |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Cooking, Trekking, Dancing, Reading, Writing, Travelling |
Latest News about Preity Zinta
25/08/2026
Preity Zinta shared updates about a New Jersey trip with her husband, and coverage noted that she described the FIFA World Cup final experience as enjoyable. The reports focused on her personal travel update rather than any professional announcement.
15/05/2026
Preity Zinta was reported to have a tense discussion with Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting after the team suffered a fifth consecutive defeat in IPL 2026. The reports framed the exchange as a reaction to the franchise’s deteriorating playoff prospects during a difficult campaign.
27/04/2026
Preity Zinta publicly addressed criticism around a trophy-related tag and emphasized that women are not owned. The remarks were widely reported as a response to an online conversation that had drawn attention to her comments and public image.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Preity G Zinta |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" (162 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduation | English Honors with advanced program in Criminal Psychology |
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| Post Graduation | Criminal Psychology |
Personal Life
| School | Convent of Jesus & Mary, Chelsea, Shimla |
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| College/University | St. Bede's College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 29/02/2016 |
Family
| Husband/Spouse | Gene Goodenough | ||||
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Career
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Favourites
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| Film | Titanic (1997) |
| Politician | Narendra Modi |
| TV Show | The Simpsons (1989) |
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| Bakery | Trishool Bakers in Shimla |
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| Colour | Electric Blue |
Style Quotient
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| Assets/Properties | A flat in Bandra, Mumbai for Rs 17 crore |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/realpreityzinta/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/PreityZinta/ | |
| https://twitter.com/realpreityzinta |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was known to be mischievous in her childhood. | |
| 2. Growing up, she embraced a tomboy lifestyle. | |
| 3. Her parents aspired for her to join the Indian Forest Service. | |
| 4. Despite not having a book the day before, she topped her English subject in Class 10. | |
| 5. At 13 years old, she faced the tragic loss of her father in a car accident. | |
| 6. During her boarding school days, she found solace in books and grew fond of Shakespeare and Tagore poetry. | |
| 7. She actively participated in sports like basketball and tennis during her school and college years. | |
| 8. Her first earnings were Rs 50 which she gifted to her friend Suzane. | |
| 9. In 1996, she was discovered by a film director at a party and asked to audition for a Perk Chocolate TV commercial. | |
| 10. The following year, she auditioned for her debut acting project, 'Tara Rum Pum Pum,' alongside Hrithik Roshan but the film was never released. | |
| 11. She then landed a role in Mani Ratnam's film 'Dil Se…' | |
| 12. She starred in the lead role in the 1998 Hindi film 'Soldier.' | |
| 13. She portrayed Rani in the Telugu film 'Raja Kumarudu' in 1998, receiving praise. | |
| 14. Her performance in the 1999 film 'Sangharsh' was critically acclaimed. | |
| 15. Among her popular Hindi films are 'Kya Kehna' (2000), 'Koi… Mil Gaya' (2003), and 'Veer-Zaara' (2004). | |
| 16. In 2000, she testified against Bharat Shah for his ties to Chhota Shakeel. | |
| 17. Rediff ranked her as the top Bollywood female star in 2003. | |
| 18. She contributed columns for BBC News Online in 2004. | |
| 19. She graced the Cannes Red Carpet from 2006 to 2008. | |
| 20. In 2008, she obtained ownership of the IPL team Punjab Kings. | |
| 21. Her film production company, PZNZ Media, was established in 2011. | |
| 22. She hosted reality TV shows like 'Guinness World Records – Ab India Todega' in 2011. | |
| 23. In 2017, she became the owner of the Mzansi Super League team Stellenbosch Kings. | |
| 24. She made a guest appearance as Meena in an episode of 'Fresh Off the Boat' in 2020. | |
| 25. In 2023, she produced the Hindi web series 'The Night Manager' for Disney+ Hotstar. | |
| 26. She has been actively involved in various social welfare causes for many years. |