Preity Zinta
Actor

Preity Zinta

Active Bollywood Actor
Based In Mumbai, India.
Origin Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Years Active 1998 – Present
Overall Rating 4.5 /5
Fan Rating 9.5/10

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
  • Height: 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
  • 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
  • Mother: Nilprabha Zinta
  • Spouse: Gene Goodenough (m. 2016) – Financial analyst (USA)

Siblings

  • Deepankar Zinta – Elder brother, Army officer
  • Manish Zinta – Elder brother, based in business

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

Year Film Remark
1998 Dil Se.. Film debut, critical praise
1998 Soldier Breakthrough, Best Female Debut award
2000 Kya Kehna First major success as lead
2001 Dil Chahta Hai Cult classic, ensemble hit
2003 Kal Ho Naa Ho Blockbuster, Best Actress award
2003 Koi… Mil Gaya Major success with Hrithik Roshan
2004 Veer-Zaara Iconic cross-border love story
2006 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Successful ensemble film
2006 Jaan-E-Mann Popular performance
2008 Heroes Praised for strong acting
2013 Ishkq in Paris Co-producer and lead role
2023 Documentary/TV Appearances Comeback activities
2024 Lahore 1947 (upcoming) Bollywood return film

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.

Awards Lists

Year Award Category Film / Work Result
1999 Bollywood Movie Awards Best Female Debut Soldier Won
1999 Filmfare Awards Best Female Debut Dil Se.. / Soldier Won
1999 Screen Awards Best Female Debut Soldier Won
2001 Sansui Viewers’ Choice Movie Awards Best Actress Kya Kehna Won
2003 Chicago International Film Festival Best Actress Heaven on Earth Won
2004 Anandalok Puraskar Awards Best Actress (Hindi) Kal Ho Naa Ho Won
2004 FICCI Hall of Frames Awards Best Actress Kal Ho Naa Ho Won
2004 Filmfare Awards Best Actress Kal Ho Naa Ho Won
2004 International Indian Film Academy Awards Best Actress Kal Ho Naa Ho Won
2004 Zee Cine Awards Star of the Year – Female Won
2004 Zee Cine Awards Queen of Hearts Won
2004 Stardust Awards Actor of the Year – Female Kal Ho Naa Ho Won
2005 Screen Awards Best Actress Veer-Zaara Won
2005 Stardust Awards Actor of the Year – Female Veer-Zaara Won
2005 International Indian Film Academy Awards Style Diva of the Year Won
2006 International Indian Film Academy Awards Most Glamorous Star of the Year Won
2008 Priyadarshini Academy Awards Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actress Won
2009 Stardust Awards Best Actress The Last Lear Won
2010 Stardust Awards Best Actress Heaven on Earth Won

About Preity Zinta

Preity Zinta is an Indian actress, producer, author, and entrepreneur known for her successful Bollywood career and IPL team ownership.
She was born on January 31, 1975.
She made her film debut with Dil Se.. (1998), followed by her first lead role in Soldier (1998).
Some of her major hits include Kal Ho Naa Ho, Koi… Mil Gaya, Veer-Zaara, Dil Chahta Hai, and Kya Kehna.
Yes, she is married to Gene Goodenough (since 2016).
Yes, she has twins — a boy and a girl, born via surrogacy in 2021.
She is the co-owner of the IPL team Punjab Kings.
She appears selectively but remains active in entertainment, sports, business, and philanthropy, with upcoming film involvement.

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