Meet actress who made debut in 1998, worked with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman, Aamir, rejected Rs 600 crore offer; She is…
In the history of Indian cinema, many actresses have entered the industry and earned great fame through their talent and beauty. One of them is this actress from Himachal Pradesh, who began her career as a model for Perk chocolate. Born in an army family, her father died in a car accident when she was 13. Her mother was also bedridden due to injuries. This situation in her life forced her to mature rapidly. After her schooling, this actress studied English honours and psychology. She even has a postgraduate degree in criminal psychology, but later took up acting.
In 1988, the actress made her debut with Shah Rukh Khan’s film Dil Se. She was recognised for her performance and in the same year, she got Soldier, where she performed opposite Bobby Deol. You must have guessed by now who the actress is?
Who is this actress?
We are talking about Preity Zinta made a strong impression in a supporting role in Dil Se. Even though she is away from acting today, she was once the first choice of many filmmakers. The song ‘Jiya Jale Jaan Jale’, written by Gulzar on the lines of ‘Suhagraat’ was a superhit. Zinta is also known as the ‘Dimple Girl’ of Bollywood due to her prominent dimples on her cheeks. Along with acting, she is also famous for her outspokenness. Very few people know about Preity Zinta, the owner of the IPL team Kings XI Punjab.
Why did Preity Zinta decline Rs 600 crore offer?
There was a time when Preity had rejected a big Bollywood director’s offer of Rs 600 crore without thinking once. Filmmaker Shandar Amrohi, elder son of legendary Kamal Amrohi, shared a close bond with Preity, often calling her his daughter. In 2011, he made headlines when he declared that he would will his fortune to her, bypassing his children. It included his ancestral property, worth Rs 600 crore. However, Preity turned it down. It was reported that no one can take the place of her father. The media statement read, “I am not in such a bad position that someone else’s property is required.”
Why did Preity Zinta face threats from the underworld don?
Preity Zinta has spoken about her involvement in the 2003 Bharat Shah case. Bharat Shah, a financier of Bollywood films, along with producer Nazim Rizvi, was linked to the underworld, specifically gangster Chhota Shakeel. He was also involved in extortion. Zinta revealed that while filming Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, she received threatening calls from the underworld. She informed the sessions court about the extortion threats she had received from a gangster. In 2018, she said, “For the record, if I knew that everyone was going to back out, I also would have. It was a scary time in my life. I should have been protected. Whatever I said in court was on TV ten minutes later.”
Zinta was the sole witness not to retract in court her earlier statements against the don, for which she was awarded the Godfrey Phillips National Bravery Award.
How much does Preity Zinta own?
As per the reports, Preity Zinta’s net worth is estimated to be around Rs 409 crore, which is approximately $50 million. This includes her assets from her film career, ownership of the IPL team Punjab Kings, and other business ventures, according to IMDb. She is the co-owner the Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab) since 2008.
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