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Full Name: Preity Zinta
Profession: Actress
Education: Graduated in Psychology
Star Sign: Aquarius
DOB: January 31st
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 52 kgs.
Status: Single
Known For: Her Gorgeous Smile
Debut Film: Dil Se
First Hit Film: Soldier with Bobby Deol
Nickname: Preetam Singh
Trade mark: Her dimples
Most Serious Role(s): In Sangharsh where she takes Askhay's support to fight Ashutosh Rana.
Awards & Achievements: Best Debut Award for Soldier
Address: Preity Zinta, C/10A, Ranwar, Waroda Rd, Off. Hill Rd, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050
Preity Zinta
She’s the Liril girl with the dimpled smile. The Zinta with the zing. As fresh as the soap she endorsed and as perky-looking as the Perk she modelled for.
She’s hails from the north but presently has made aamchi Mumbai her home. Her debut film ‘Dil Se’ has hit the big screen already while her next releases are Soldier with Bobby Deol, Kya Yehi Pyar Hai with Chandrachur Singh and an untitled Telugu film with Venkatesh.
She’s also been pencilled in to work in Shekhar Kapur’s Tara Rum Pum Pum. Wanna know more about her? Here she is talking about herself.
I’ve always been a people’s person. Perhaps that’s why before gravitating towards films, I graduated in psychology.
Now I interact daily with so many individuals of different temperaments. It’s fascinating to watch their strengths and weaknesses.
Actually, I flipped a coin to decide whether I should ever think about acting. I had toodled along with some friends to the Taj Mahal Hotel for the audition of Shekhar Kapur’s Tara Rum Pum Pum. Shekhar asked me to react to the camera. Boy! was I intimidated, I didn’t know what had hit me. I mumbled incoherently. But somehow I was okay as soon as the camera was switched on. I was in a world of my own.
God knows when Shekhar Kapur will make Tara Rum Pum Pum. Now I believe, he’s on to his next film on Nelson Mandela. But I live on hope.
The lows have been the unnecessary controversies and link-ups. I mean one paper wrote that I was having an affair with Ajay Jadeja, if you please. Then I was linked with Chandrachur Singh. It’s crazy. I know Ajay and Rocky ever since I can remember. They are like my buddies.
Recently someone asked me if I’m seeing the trainer of the Indian cricket team. I mean, Andy’s a friend. He’ll probably die of embarrassment if he ever finds out that he’s been linked with me.
Okay, I admit I talk too much. I talk out of turn. I let my tongue run away with my mouth. So most people tend to misunderstand me. Bobby Deol, who’s like family, pulls me up whenever he sees me shooting my mouth off.
Quite a few magazinewallahs ask me if I’m wild. What does that mean? Why can’t they just let me be? If I’m having a cool time at a movie hall or a pub, dancing to music or watching soccer, what’s their problem?
I have loads of energy, I have a positive attitude. I will not change my life just because women in the industry are expected to behave in a certain manner.
My weakness is that I’m a scatterbrain. Also I hate waking up early in the morning. And I think my worst trait is my temper. When I’m angry, instead of words I use my fists.
I was offered this big film with this actor who has a reputation of being obnoxious. I immediately conveyed my apprehensions to the director. I will not pander to anyone’s ego. I’m here to act, not suck up to heroes. No one messes with me.
Maybe my overbearing attitude intimidates men. Perhaps that’s why I don’t have a boyfriend yet. Relationships are too complicated, man. They’re too demanding.
To act, you must know pain. You must know what it means to be in love, what it means to be rejected.
Acting can truly take a toll on your nerves. I mean we have to be larger than life. Worse, I’ve seen actors acting off the sets too.
You know what’s the worst part about being an actress? It’s the pressure to look gorgeous all the time and to behave perfectly. But I’m not perfect, nobody is
Birthday : January 31st
Sun sign: Aquarius
Ambition: "I want to bring a change and do something new and different in my profession, but in the beginning I’ll have to toe line, I want to be known as a performer not a star."
Plus point: "I am easy to work with and get along well with almost everybody."
Minus point: "My Hindi direction is screwed up, I blink too much and I have no technical knowledge of film making."
Colour which defines me: "Electric blue - it’s so energising."
Favourite cuss word: "Shit."
Most often used word: "I am versatile. I don’t repeat myself."
As an actress: "I want to be like Sridevi & I want to do both glamorous and non-glamorous roles like Manisha Koirala, I don’t want to called just a pretty bimbo."
Love life: "I am single and desperately looking for a good man in my life. I did have major crushes when I was younger but no serious relationship."
Idols: "Guru Dutt, Madhubala, Waheeda Rehman and Sridevi.’
I came on earth as: " A love child."
I get turned on by: Raw emotion
I dig: Ice-creams.
I confess: I’m not perfect.
I want to possess: A Villa in the South of France.
I maintain myself by: Do you think I’m maintained?
I weigh: 52 kgs.
I’m the biggest fan of: Al Pacino.
I refuse to share: my personal life.
What fascinates me: Nature.
My relationship with God: He’s on my team.
Favourite perfume: Envy, Gucci for Men.
Favourite commercial: Lee Cooper Jeans.
Favourite outfit: String pyjamas.
School was: A beautiful memory.
My craziest fan: I don’t know yet.
Favourite holiday spot: Greece, New Zealand, Vienna.
Best place to eat: My mum’s kitchen.
Last words before sleep: Good night.
My complete man should be: A Raymond Man.
I’d like to wake up: In the Afternoon.
Dated Marc Robinson, one of the hottest models in India.
Model and TV anchor
Broke up with Marc Robinson. Marc give the reason of Preity being too busy doing films. [2001]
Graduated in Psychology
Turned down the lead in Marigold (2004).
Has won over 4 awards for Kya Kehna and 7 Awards for Kal HO Na ho
She refuses to speak about her personal life in the media
Has 2 different hairstyles in the movie Lakshya
Kal Ho Naa Ho is her second film with Shah Rukh Khan and her third film with Saif Ali Khan.
Critics began to take notice of her after her performance in Kya Khena.
Won a Filmfare award for best actress for 'Kal Ho Na Ho.'
Preity Zinta Wins Best Actress at Stardust Awards for 'Veer Zaara.'
She won the IIFA Style Diva Award (2005).
Is a major fan of the hit TV series The Simpsons
Awards
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
2001: Popular Award, Best Actress nomination for Kya Kehna
2002: Popular Award, Best Actress nomination for Dil Chahta Hai
2003: Popular Award, Best Actress win for Kal Ho Naa Ho
2004: Popular Award, Best Actress nomination for Veer Zaara and Style Diva of the Year win.
Filmfare Award
1998: Best Debut win for Dil Se and Best Supporting Actress nomination for Dil Se
2001: Best Actress nomination for Kya Kehna
2002: Best Supporting Actress nomination for Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
2003: Best Actress win for Kal Ho Naa Ho, Best Actress nomination for Koi... Mil Gaya and Best Villain nomination for Armaan
2004: Best Actress nomination for Veer Zaara
2005: Best Actress nomination for Salaam Namaste
Star Screen Awards
1998: Most Promising Newcomer - Female win for Soldier
2001: Best Actress nomination for Kya Kehna
2002: Best Actress nomination for Dil Hai Tumhara
2003: Best Actress nomination for Kal Ho Naa Ho and Best Villain nomination for Armaan
2004: Best Actress nomination for Veer Zaara and Special Award under the category Jodi No. 1 win along with Shahrukh Khan for Veer Zaara
2005: Best Actress nomination for Salaam Namaste and Special Award under the category Jodi No. 1 nomination along with Saif Ali Khan for Salaam Namaste
Zee Cine Awards
1998: Best Female Debut win for Soldier
2003: Superstar of the Year- Female win, Queen of Hearts win and Best Actress nomination for Kal Ho Naa Ho
2004: Best Actress nomination for Veer Zaara
Stardust Awards
2003: Star of the Year win for Kal Ho Naa Ho
2004: Star of the Year win for Veer Zaara
2005: Best Actress of the Year nomination for Salaam Namaste
2003, Asian Guild Award, Best Actress, Koi... Mil Gaya
2003, Pogo Awards "Most Amazing Actress", Kal Ho Naa Ho
2003, Chhoton Ka Funda Award, Koi... Mil Gaya
2003, Sansui Award, Best Actress, Kal Ho Na Ho
She has received five nominations for best actress at the Filmfare awards, and has won once. In 2003 she received three nominations, two in the best actress category and one in the best villain category.
In 2003 and 2004 Preity Zinta was ranked at number two in the Filmfare Top Ten Actress' List. In 2005, she was positionned at number three.
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