August 4, 2023 / 11:45 PM ISTByFilmy Focus

Preity Zinta

Actress

Born : 31/01/1975

Birth Place : Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Father : Durganand Zinta

Mother : Nilprabha Zinta

Sibling : Manish ZInta, Deepanker ZInta

Spouse : Gene Goodenough

Children : Jai Zinta Goodenough, Gia Zinta Goodenough.

Biography:

Preity Zinta is an Indian actress and entrepreneur known for her work in Bollywood films. She was born on January 31, 1975, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. Preity made her acting debut in 1998 with the film “Dil Se..” opposite Shah Rukh Khan, and her performance garnered critical acclaim.

Throughout her career, Preity Zinta has appeared in numerous successful films and earned a reputation for her vivacious and versatile acting skills. Some of her notable movies include “Soldier,” “Kya Kehna,” “Kal Ho Naa Ho,” “Veer-Zaara,” and “Koi… Mil Gaya.” She has received several awards for her performances, including Filmfare Awards.

Apart from her acting career, Preity Zinta is also known for her bubbly and lively personality, which made her a favorite among fans. She is a co-owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) and has been actively involved in supporting the team.

Preity Zinta is also an entrepreneur and has ventured into various business endeavors, including co-owning a production company and launching her own line of women’s clothing.

More Details

Name	Preity Zinta
Date of Birth	31/01/1975
Current Residence	C/10A, Ranwar, Waroda Road, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Religion	Hindu
Nationality	Indian
Height	163 CM
Hobbies	Dancing, working out at gym, Reading, Writing
Father	Durganand Zinta
Mother	Nilprabha Zinta
Sibling	Manish ZInta, Deepanker ZInta
Spouse	Gene Goodenough
Children	Jai Zinta Goodenough, Gia Zinta Goodenough.
Marriage Date	28/02/2016
Educational Qualification	Graduate in English Honours
College (s)	St. Bede's College, Shimla
School (s)	Convent of Jesus and Mary, Shimla

Debut Movies
Language	Movie Name
Hindi	Dil Se

Awards List
Year	Award	Category	Movie Name
1999	Filmfare Awards	Best Female Debut	Dil Se.. and Soldier
1999	Bollywood Movie Awards	Best Female Debut	Soldier
2001	Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards	Best Actress	Kya Kehna
2004	Anandalok Puraskar Awards	Best Actress(Hindi)	Kal Ho Naa Ho
2004	FICCI Hall of FRAMES Awards	Best Actress	Kal Ho Naa Ho
2004	Filmfare Awards	Best Actress	Kal Ho Naa Ho
2004	International Indian Film Academy Awards	Best Actress	Kal Ho Naa Ho
2004	Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards	Best Actress	Kal Ho Naa Ho
2004	Stardust Awards	Actor of the Year – Female	Kal Ho Naa Ho