Preity Zinta recently responded to a fan’s question about her dating Salman Khan, clearing the air about the longstanding rumors. The actress took to X (formerly Twitter) to address the speculation after a user asked, “Did you two ever date?” Preity quickly denied the rumors, stating, “No, not at all! He is family & my closest friend and my husband’s friend too… just in case you were wondering.” She added a playful remark with laughing emojis, confirming that their relationship is purely platonic.
No not at all ! He is family & my closest friend and my husband’s friend too .. just in case you were wondering 🤣🤣 Sorry ! Couldn’t resist 👼
---Advertisement---— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) December 28, 2024
Preity Wishes Salman Khan on His Birthday
On Salman Khan’s birthday, Preity posted several photos of the duo from their past films. The pictures showed them smiling together, with one featuring them in a still from a movie. Alongside the photos, Preity wrote, “Happy Burrday @BeingSalmanKhan. Just wanna say I love you the mostest. Rest will tell you when I speak to you… and yes we need more photos, otherwise I will keep posting the same old ones! Ting.” Fans were delighted by her heartfelt message and the nostalgic pictures.
Happy Burrday @BeingSalmanKhan 🎂Just wanna say I love you the mostest 🥳 Rest will tell you when I speak to you ….. and yes we need more photos otherwise I will keep posting the same old ones ! Ting 💕 pic.twitter.com/XLVHxTIFY6
---Advertisement---— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) December 27, 2024
Preity And Salman In Films
Preity Zinta and Salman Khan have shared the screen in several iconic films, including Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega (2000), Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001), Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004), Jaan-E-Mann (2006), and Heroes (2008). Their on-screen chemistry has been widely appreciated, but Preity has always maintained that their relationship remains a close friendship, and nothing more.
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Preity Discusses Bollywood Romance
Preity Zinta also shared her thoughts on the evolution of Bollywood romances, expressing her hope for fresh ideas and strong writing to revive the genre. In response to a fan’s comment about the decline of Bollywood romances, she said, “I was thinking the same. Hopefully some good writing & some new ideas will emerge from someone whose heart is in the right place. I’m waiting just like you.”
Additionally, Preity revealed her life as a mother of twins, saying that unwinding after a busy day is a challenge with her three-year-old children, Jai and Gia. She mentioned that being present for her family is a priority, especially when balancing her work trips.
Preity is set to make her much-awaited return to the big screen with Lahore 1947, a film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. Produced under Aamir Khan’s banner, the film features a star-studded cast, including Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, Sunny Deol, and Karan Deol. This marks an exciting milestone for Preity as she returns to acting after a long hiatus.
