Preity Zinta Biography, Age, Height, Birthday, Career, NetWorth, Films

About Preity Zinta

Apart from her age, which is 49 years, well, many people ask about her physical appearance. She stands at an approximate height of 5'4" inches with a weight voicing 52 kilograms. Her hair color is brown and her eye color light brown; she is an Aquarian.

Her fame as the refreshing cool, wet, and real-so-beautiful model in the Liril soap advertisement was the reason actress Preity Zinta came into stardom with her dimple proving to steal millions of people's hearts all over the world.

Early Life And Education

Preity Zinta was brought up through her childhood in a conservative family at Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. She did her schooling from Convent of Jesus and Mary, a boarding school, and then went on to get a graduate degree in English honors from St. Bede's College in Shimla. This laid the base for her multifarious career in the world of entertainment.

Entry Into Bollywood

In 1998, Preity Zinta made her entry to tinsel town by taking the lead role in Mani Ratnam's "Dil Se." Though it was a brief role, the actress emulated sexy charms and powerful screen presence to impress both the critics as well as the audiences. As of now, among all the releases during that particular year, it was her role in Abbas-Mustan's thriller "Soldier" which propelled her in the limelight as a promising newcomer in Bollywood.

Rise To Stardom

The year 2000 came out as truly relations-defining in Preity Zinta's career, with the release of two of her highly successful films: "Mission Kashmir" and "Kya Kehna.". Her role of a young single mother in "Kya Kehna" was critically acclaimed and proved that she is an actress of great versatility. 

In the early 2000s, Preity Zinta went on to star in a number of commercially successful films like "Dil Chahta Hai" in 2001, "Kal Ho Naa Ho" in 2003, and "Veer-Zaara" in 2004. Working with some of the biggest names of the industry firmly established her as one of the leading actresses in Bollywood.

Career Highlights

The versatility in Preity Zinta's career can easily be spotted in the performance of her roles across a wide array of genres, including many a rom-com, drama, and thriller. She acted in films like "Salaam Namaste" in 2005, "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" in 2006, and "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" in 2012, where she gave a very intricate performance that had varied dimensions with a overdose of emotions. Other than acting, Preity Zinta has also turned to filmmaking through her company, PZNZ Media, and owns a team in the Indian Premier League of cricket, Kings XI Punjab, now known as Punjab Kings.

Personal Life

Much attention has always been paid to Preity Zinta's personal life because she is an up-front person who involves herself in many social causes. She was married to American businessman Gene Goodenough in the year 2016.

Net Worth

The estimated net worth of Preity is around $35 million, mostly derived from her acting career and brand endorsements.

Conclusion

Preity Zinta is still an iconic figure in the industry, globally recognized for her All-American spirit, thousand-watt smile, and dynamic acting ability. Her journeys from Shimla to the silver screen have inspired several aspiring actors/actresses. Enlisted, therefore, as she goes on to forge newer paths in entertainment and beyond, her legacy in Indian cinema is firmly written.