Preity Zinta

Preity Zinta Biography

Preity Zinta Full Information

• Full Name: Preity G Zinta
• Born: 31 January 1975
• Birthplace: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
• Profession: Actress, Entrepreneur, Producer
• Nationality: Indian
• Debut Film: Dil Se.. (1998)
• First Lead Film: Soldier (1998)
• Years Active: 1998 – Present
• Production Company: PZNZ Media
• Known For: Dimpled smile, natural acting, strong female roles

Family Background

• Father: Durganand Zinta (Indian Army officer; died in a car accident in 1988)
• Mother: Nilprabha Zinta
• Spouse: Gene Goodenough (m. 2016) – Financial analyst (USA)

Siblings

• Deepankar Zinta – Elder brother, Army officer
• Manish Zinta – Younger brother, based in California, US

Children:

• Twins born in 2021 via surrogacy

Education

Schooling:

• Convent of Jesus and Mary School, Shimla
• Known for academic excellence and extracurricular participation

Higher Secondary:

• St. Bede’s College, Shimla
• Completed her 12th grade (Arts stream)

Graduation:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English (Honours)
• St. Bede’s College, Shimla

Post-Graduation:

• Master’s Degree in Criminal Psychology
• Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

Career Highlight

Recent Activity

• She celebrated Halloween 2025 with her twin children, sharing joyful moments from their trick-or-treat outing on social media.
• She posted an update supporting Shreyas Iyer’s recovery, reflecting her active involvement with the Punjab Kings in the sports world.
• She visited veteran actor Dharmendra’s residence to pay respects, showing her continued bond with industry seniors.

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