31 January,2024 11:09 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Preity Zinta
After having made her debut with âDil Se' in 1998, Preity Zinta went on to become a household name. Besides being an actress, she is also an entrepreneur par excellence. For the âstill-unversed', Preity Zinta is the co-owner of the Kings XI Punjab team in the Indian Premier League (IPL), one of the world's most popular T20 cricket leagues. On the occasion of Preity Zinta's birthday, let's have a look at a few unknown facts about the actress:
The Army Kid:
Preity is an Army kid which explains the actor's penchant for hard work, diligence and strong work ethics. She was born to parents Mr. Durganand Zinta and Mrs. Nilprabha Zinta on the 31st of January, 1975. Though her parents passed away when she was a teenager they had instilled in her deep values for living a great and successful life.
Education:
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Preity completed her graduation in the fields of English literature and Psychology. She has even completed her post-graduation in criminal psychology. In 2010, the East College of London honoured the actor with an Art degree for her contribution to cinema and humanitarian work.
Did you know that Preity Zinta is a trained Kathak dancer!
If you were wondering about the secret behind those awesome and groovy dance moves, then, let us tell you that the beautiful Preity Zinta is a trained Kathak dancer.
This is where Preity Zinta met her husband Gene Goodenough
Preity Zinta had once told about how she met her husband Gene Goodenough. She revealed that she had met him in Santa Monica in Los Angeles. Post that, they had dated for five years and finally got married.
Preity Zinta had a huge female crush on Aishwarya Rai Bachchan after watching her in THIS Film
Who isn't smitten or mesmerized by the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan! Preity Zinta is NO different. She had even confessed about having a huge girl-crush on Aishwarya Rai Bachchan after watching her in âAe Dil Hai Mushkil'. She had even tweeted stating, "Hey @juniorbachchan Happy Ganesh Chaturthi I'm watching the #Aedilhaimushkil promo in a loop & I think I have a girl crush on Ash #bachaao." To which Abhishek Bachchan's response was, "@realpreityzinta Oye!!! Hands off Z! She's spoken for." We all feel the same way Mr Bachchan!
Preity Zinta is a major fan of THIS hit TV series
As per reports, Preity Zinta is a major fan of âThe Simpsons'.
These are her favourite foods!
Did you know that Preity Zinta's favourite dish is said to be âkadi chawal'. She also is a great fan of ice creams, as per reports.
People she looks up to:
As per reports, Preity Zinta simply adores and respects the legendary greats like (late) Guru Dutt, (late) Madhubala, Waheeda Rehman and (late) Sridevi from Bollywood. And, as for Hollywood, it is none other than the superlative actor Al Pacino.
