Childhood and Education Journey of Preity Zinta in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Preity Zinta, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Preity Zinta is a prominent Indian actress celebrated for her work in Hindi cinema. With a background in English honors and criminal psychology, she debuted in 'Dil Se..' (1998) and 'Soldier' (1998), winning a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She gained recognition for playing a teenage single mother in 'Kya Kehna' (2000) and continued to build a successful career portraying diverse and culturally defiant characters, solidifying her status as a leading actress.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

January 1975: Preity Zinta's Birth

In January 1975, Preity Zinta was born into a Himachali Rajput Hindu family from Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.

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1997: Meeting Shekhar Kapur

In 1997, Preity Zinta met Shekhar Kapur and was encouraged to become an actress. She was scheduled to debut in 'Tara Rum Pum Pum', but the filming was cancelled.

1999: Historical events of Kargil War

In 1999, the historical events of the Kargil War took place, which later served as the basis for the 2004 film Lakshya, where Preity Zinta played a TV journalist.

2000: Dating Marc Robinson

In 2000, Preity Zinta began dating model Marc Robinson. They separated the following year but remained on good terms.

2004: Near-Death Experiences

In late 2004, Preity Zinta narrowly escaped death twice: first after an explosion at a Temptation concert in Colombo, Sri Lanka; and second during the Indian Ocean earthquake.

February 2005: Dating Ness Wadia

In February 2005, Preity Zinta began dating businessman Ness Wadia.

2006: Moving into her own home in Mumbai

In 2006, Preity Zinta moved into her own home in Mumbai.

2008: Acquiring ownership of Kings XI Punjab

In 2008, Preity Zinta acquired ownership rights for the Mohali-based Twenty20 cricket team of the Indian Premier League (IPL) named Kings XI Punjab (renamed Punjab Kings in 2021).

May 2009: Breakup with Ness Wadia

In May 2009, Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia ended their relationship.

2009: Adopting Girls from Mother Miracle Orphanage

In 2009, on her 34th birthday, Preity Zinta adopted 34 girls from the Mother Miracle orphanage in Rishikesh, taking responsibility for their education, food and clothing.

February 2016: Marriage to Gene Goodenough

On 29 February 2016, Preity Zinta married Gene Goodenough in a private ceremony in Los Angeles.

September 2017: Owner of Stellenbosch Kings

In September 2017, Preity Zinta became the owner of the Stellenbosch Kings franchise team of South Africa's Mzansi Super League.

2021: Punjab Kings partners bought Saint Lucia's representative team

In 2021 Preity Zinta and her Punjab Kings partners bought Saint Lucia's representative team in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), which was rebranded as Saint Lucia Kings.