Bold, chirpy, dimpled Preity Zinta is associated with young cinema of Bollywood. The line-up of films in her kitty together places her way ahead of her contemporaries. Her journey to being one of the most successful actresses of today has been extraordinary. She was born in Shimla, and with a degree in criminal psychology, Zinta began her career as a model, television anchor, and commercial (ad films) actress (she was seen in Lyril (soap) ad film). Preity got noticed when she figured in the Perk ad which gave her a chance to show acting talent. This fetched her debut role in Mani Ratnam’s Dil Se in 1998 with a guest appearance. For this role she won the Filmfare Sensational Debut Award.
There has been no looking back for the talented Preity ever since who exudes extra ordinary energy in front of the camera. She charmed her way into the hearts of the million people with Soldier. She changes her look in every film, and looks best with minimal make-up and western outfits. Her chubby cheeks have played their part in giving her the cute label. Priety has dared to be unconventional with her roles in movies like Sunghursh, Kya Kehna. Critics began to take notice of her after her performance in Kya Kehna.
In 2003, Koi Mil Gaya and Kal Ho Naa Ho made her among the most successful actreses in the Bollywood. She won many awards for her role as Naina in the film Kal Ho Na ho. She has made it without any relation in the industry. Films like Kabhi Alvida Naa Khena and Jaan-e-Mann - have given her a serious image. Her movie with Director Shaad Ali, Jhoom Baraabar Jhoom is ready to hit the floor. With an interesting line up of upcoming movies, Preity is all set to pave her way to the top. She has also acted in a Tollywood movie.
She also won herself another Filmfare Award but this time in the popular award category. Since then she has appeared in two other box office hits (Veer-Zaara and Salaam Namaste). She joined a group of top stars (Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Rampal, and Priyanka Chopra) in the Temptation 2004 concert, which was a huge international success. She has been linked with a few of her co-stars such as Abhishek Bachchan and Aamir Khan but has always dismissed them as rumours. She is currently dating the heir to the Bombay Dyeing company Ness Wadia.
Today, the pretty, outspoken, beautiful actress and dancer has much more than a promising and an enthusiastic career and she takes a lot of care in choosing her roles. She is unrelently the most sought after actress of these days. She does not take her success lightly and tries to enjoy most of it. Preity has surely made her place in the hearts of the public and also in Bollywood.
She also won herself another Filmfare Award but this time in the popular award category. Since then she has appeared in two other box office hits (Veer-Zaara and Salaam Namaste). She joined a group of top stars (Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Rampal, and Priyanka Chopra) in the Temptation 2004 concert, which was a huge international success. She has been linked with a few of her co-stars such as Abhishek Bachchan and Aamir Khan but has always dismissed them as rumours. She is currently dating the heir to the Bombay Dyeing company Ness Wadia.
Today, the pretty, outspoken, beautiful actress and dancer has much more than a promising and an enthusiastic career and she takes a lot of care in choosing her roles. She is unrelently the most sought after actress of these days. She does not take her success lightly and tries to enjoy most of it. Preity has surely made her place in the hearts of the public and also in Bollywood.
