Preity G Zinta is an Indian actress and entrepreneur who is known for her acting in Bollywood films. She was born on 31st January 1975 in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India to Durganand Zinta and Nilprabha. Her father was an Indian Army officer. She has two brothers, Deepankar and Manish. She completed her schooling at the Convent of Jesus and Mary boarding school, in Shimla. Later, she completed her English honours degree from St. Bede’s College, Shimla. After that, she started a graduate programme in psychology and earned a postgraduate degree in criminal psychology.
Then Preity started modelling and appeared in many television commercials.
In 1998, Preity made her acting debut with the Bollywood film, Dil Se.. Her small appearance was praised and she won Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. In the same year, she made her Telugu debut with Premante Idera. Her performance was praised again and she earned a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu. She was also seen in another Hindi film, Soldier later that year.
In 1999, she acted in one Telugu film, Raja Kumarudu and two Hindi films, Sangharsh and Dillagi.
In 2000, she was seen in three Hindi films, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Kya Kehna and Mission Kashmir. Her performance in Kya Kehna was highly appreciated and she earned another nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
In 2001, she starred in four films, Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Farz and Dil Chahta Hai. Her performance in Chori Chori Chupke Chupke helped her to earn a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Dil Hai Tumhaara was her only released film of 2002.
In 2003, Preity appeared in four films. It was the most successful year for Prity. The films were, The Hero: Love Story of a Spy, Koi… Mil Gaya, Kal Ho Naa Ho and Armaan. Her performance in Armaan, Kal Ho Naa Ho and Koi… Mil Gaya helped her to earn two nominations for Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role, and Filmfare Award for Best Actress and won three awards, the Filmfare Award for Best Actress, the IIFA Award for Best Actress and the Stardust Award for Actor of the Year – Female.
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa, Lakshya and Veer-Zaara were her three released films of 2004. Her performance in Lakshya and Veer-Zaara was highly acclaimed and she earned a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
In 2005, she acted in two films, Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen and Salaam Namaste. Her performance in Salaam Namaste helps her to earn her fifth Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination.
In 2006, she made two special appearances in two films, Krrish and Alag. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna and Jaan-E-Mann were her two released Hindi films of the year. Her performance in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna helped her to earn a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
In 2007, she acted in a Hindi film, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, in an English film, The Last Lear, and a special appearance in the Hindi film, Om Shanti Om.
In 2008, she appeared in the Canadian drama Heaven on Earth. For her acting, she was awarded the Silver Hugo Award for Best Actress and nominated for the Genie Award for Best Actress. Heroes were her only released Hindi film of the year. Later that year, she made a special appearance in a song in a Hindi film, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
In 2009, she made a special appearance in the Hindi film, Main Aurr Mrs Khanna.
In 2011, she made her television debut as a host with the television show, Guinness World Records – Ab India Todega. Later that year, she hosted another television show, Up Close & Personal with PZ.
In 2013, she appeared in the film, Ishkq in Paris. She produced and co-wrote the film.
In 2014, she made a cameo appearance in the film, Happy Ending.
In 2015, she appeared as a judge in the television show, Nach Baliye.
Welcome to New York and Bhaiaji Superhit were her two released films of 2018.
In 2020, she acted in an American television series, Fresh Off the Boat.
Between 2004 and 2005, she wrote a series of columns for BBC News Online South Asia.
In 2011 she launched her own production company, PZNZ Media.
She is also known for her several humanitarian works.
She is the co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Punjab Kings since 2008, and the owner of the South-African T20 Global League cricket team Stellenbosch Kings since 2017.
For the Bharat Shah case, she was the first recipient of Godfrey’s Mind of Steel Award at the annual Red and White Bravery Awards, given to her for the “courageous act” of standing against the Mumbai Underworld.
On 29th February 2016, Prity married Gene Goodenough, senior Vice-president for Finance at NLine Energy, a US-based hydroelectric power company. In 2021, together they became the parents of twins, a boy and a girl, through surrogacy.
| Name | Preity G Zinta |
| Nick Name | Preity Zinta |
| Profession | Actress, producer, writer and entrepreneur |
| Date of Birth | 31st January 1975 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birth Place | Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| School | Convent of Jesus and Mary boarding school, Shimla |
| Collage | St. Bede’s College, Shimla |
| Debut | Dil Se.. |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Preity Zinta Career
Then Prity started modelling and appeared in many television commercials.
In 1998, Prity made her acting debut with the Bollywood film, Dil Se.. In the same year, she made her Telugu debut with Premante Idera. She was also seen in another Hindi film, Soldier later that year.
In 1999, she acted in one Telugu film, Raja Kumarudu and two Hindi films, Sangharsh and Dillagi.
In 2000, she was seen in three Hindi films, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Kya Kehna and Mission Kashmir.
In 2001, she starred in four films, Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Farz and Dil Chahta Hai.
Dil Hai Tumhaara was her only released film of 2002.
In 2003, Prity appeared in four films. It was the most successful year for Prity. The films were, The Hero: Love Story of a Spy, Koi… Mil Gaya, Kal Ho Naa Ho and Armaan.
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa, Lakshya and Veer-Zaara were her three released films of 2004.
In 2005, she acted in two films, Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen and Salaam Namaste.
In 2006, she made two special appearances in two films, Krrish and Alag. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna and Jaan-E-Mann were her two released Hindi films of the year.
In 2007, she acted in a Hindi film, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, in an English film, The Last Lear, and a special appearance in the Hindi film, Om Shanti Om.
In 2008, she appeared in the Canadian drama Heaven on Earth. Heroes were her only released Hindi film of the year. Later that year, she made a special appearance in a song in a Hindi film, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
In 2009, she made a special appearance in the Hindi film, Main Aurr Mrs Khanna.
In 2011, she made her television debut as a host with the television show, Guinness World Records – Ab India Todega. Later that year, she hosted another television show, Up Close & Personal with PZ.
In 2013, she appeared in the film, Ishkq in Paris. She produced and co-wrote the film.
In 2014, she made a cameo appearance in the film, Happy Ending.
In 2015, she appeared as a judge in the television show, Nach Baliye.
Welcome to New York and Bhaiaji Superhit were her two released films of 2018.
In 2020, she acted in an American television series, Fresh Off the Boat.
Between 2004 and 2005, she wrote a series of columns for BBC News Online South Asia.
In 2011 she launched her own production company, PZNZ Media.
She is the co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Punjab Kings since 2008, and the owner of the South-African T20 Global League cricket team Stellenbosch Kings since 2017.
Family
| Father Name | Durganand Zinta |
| Mother Name | Nilprabha Zinta |
| Brother | Deepankar and Manish Zinta |
| Sister | N/A |
| Husband | Gene Goodenough |
Preity Zinta Relationship / Marital Status & Many More
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs / Boyfriend | Gene Goodenough |
| Husband/ Spouse | Gene Goodenough |
| Marriage date | 29th February 2016 |
| Marriage Place | Not Known |
| Children | Jai and Gia |
Preity Zinta Physical Stats
| Height | In Centimeter – 162 cm In Meter – 1.62 m In feet & inches – 5’4″ |
| Weight | In Kilogram- 52 Kg In Pounds – 114lbs |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Preity Zinta Favourite
| Favourite Actor | Guru Dutt, Sanjay Dutt, Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan |
| Favourite Actress | Not Known |
| Favourite Song | Not Known |
| Favourite Movie | Titanic |
| Favourite Food | Kadhi Chawal, Khatti Himachali Daal |
| Favourite Color | Electric Blue |
| Favourite Sport | Not Known |
| Favourite Destination | Greece, New Zealand, Vienna |
Preity Zinta Education
| School | Convent of Jesus and Mary boarding school, Shimla. |
| Collage | St. Bede’s College, Shimla. After that, she started a graduate programme in psychology and earned a postgraduate degree in criminal psychology. |
| Educational Qualification | Graduated in English Graduated in Psychology Postgraduate in criminal psychology. |
Preity Zinta Net Worth
| Net Worth | 30 million dollars |
| Salary | 2-3 crore per movie |
| Income Source | Acting, Business |
| Car Collection | Lexus LX 470 |
Some Unknown facts about Preity Zinta
- Preity Zinta was born in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India in 1975.
- Before becoming an actress, she worked as a model and television anchor.
- She made her acting debut in 1998 with the Hindi film “Dil Se..”
- Zinta won several awards for her performances, including the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for “Dil Se..”
- She is a co-owner of the Kings XI Punjab team in the Indian Premier League.
- In 2005, Zinta was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).
- In 2013, she took a hiatus from acting to pursue her education and earned a master’s degree in criminal psychology from the University of East London.
- She is an animal lover and is the ambassador of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
- Zinta is also a philanthropist, she started her own NGO called The Preity Zinta Foundation.
- She was honored with an award for her contribution to Indian cinema at the IIFA Awards ceremony in 2019.
