Preity Zinta from `Dil Se` sets
Even though Preity Zinta isn't currently active in films, her impactful roles in Bollywood continue to resonate. Recently, she shared a throwback on Instagram, reminiscing about her debut film, Dil Se.
Preity Zinta shares adorable BTS moment from 'Dil Se' sets,
Preity posted her first-ever shot on the set of Dil Se, expressing how filmmaker Mani Ratnam insisted on a natural look without makeup. She credited the Director of Photography for capturing the perfect moment. She wrote, "This picture was taken on the first day on the set of Dil Se. I was so excited to be working with Mani Ratnam sir & Shah Rukh Khan."
Talking about the moment the DOP saw her, she said, "When Mani sir saw me he smiled and politely asked me to wash my faceâ¦. But sir⦠my make up will come off, I said smiling â¦. That's exactly what I want⦠Pls wash your faceâ¦. He smiled back. I thought he was joking â¦. Then I realised he was not !!! So thanks to the amazing Santosh Sivan ( our Director of Photography) I filmed with a freshly washed face and got away with it ðÂÂ¥ð¤©ð I guess he shot me Dil Se"
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In 1998, Preity made her debut in Dil Se and starred in Soldier alongside Bobby Deol. These performances earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Notably, her role as a teenage single mother in Kya Kehna (2000) received recognition. Preity is also remembered for her roles as Esha in Koi Mil Gaya with Hrithik Roshan and Naina in Kal Ho Naa Ho with Shah Rukh Khan. Despite her current hiatus from the big screen, her cinematic journey remains etched in the memories of fans.
Preity Zinta recently
Preity Zinta shared a sweet moment with her kids, Gia and Jai, on Instagram. The photo shows Preity lying in bed with her kids, Jai giving her a kiss on the cheek. Preity, who recently celebrated her 49th birthday, lives in Los Angeles with her husband Gene Goodenough. They got married in 2016 and became parents to twins, Jai and Gia, in 2021. Preity often travels to India for work and family visits but hasn't brought her kids along yet.
On February 7th, Preity Zinta posted a cozy photo on Instagram during a rainy day, featuring her kids, Gia and Jai. The picture captured a heartwarming moment as her children affectionately showered her with kisses. Preity captioned the picture, "Best thing about rainy days⦠lazy afternoon naps full of little kisses from the little ones. There is no joy, no feeling and no love better than this #Jai #Gia #Babylove #rainyday #twins #ting"
