History of Preity Zinta in Timeline
Preity Zinta is a prominent Indian actress celebrated for her work in Hindi cinema. After earning degrees in English and criminal psychology, she debuted in films like Dil Se.. and Soldier in 1998, winning a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She gained further recognition for her role in Kya Kehna (2000). Zinta established herself as a leading actress, known for her diverse roles and unconventional on-screen persona. Her performances, often considered culturally defiant, have earned her numerous accolades.
1947: Historical Context of Lahore 1947
The year 1947 marks the historical context for the upcoming film "Lahore 1947" in which Preity Zinta will star.
January 1975: Preity Zinta's Birth
In January 1975, Preity Zinta was born. She is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi films.
1996: First Television Commercial
In 1996, Preity Zinta filmed her first television commercial for Perk chocolates after being persuaded to audition by a director she met at a friend's birthday party.
1998: First Film Release: Dil Se..
In 1998, 'Dil Se..' was released, marking Preity Zinta's first film role. She played Preeti Nair, Shahrukh Khan's fiancée. The film garnered her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress, and she also starred in Soldier, winning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her performances in both 'Dil Se..' and 'Soldier'.
1998: Telugu Films and Sangharsh Offer
In 1998, Preity Zinta acted in two Telugu films, 'Premante Idera', and Tanuja Chandra approached her for the part in 'Sangharsh'.
1998: Acting Debut and Soldier Role
In 1998, Preity Zinta made her acting debut in 'Dil Se..' and subsequently appeared in 'Soldier'. These performances led to her winning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
1998: Meeting Shekhar Kapur and Debut Role Recommendation
In 1998, Preity Zinta met Shekhar Kapur, who recognized her potential and encouraged her to become an actress. He later recommended her for Mani Ratnam's 'Dil Se..'.
1998: Variety of Roles in Dil Se
In 1998, Preity Zinta's role in Dil Se, among other films, gained her a reputation for playing unconventional roles, contributing to a new image for Indian screen women.
1999: Role in Sangharsh
In 1999, Preity Zinta starred in 'Sangharsh', playing a CBI officer who falls in love with a captured killer. Her performance was well-received, with critics noting her amazing act in the intense film.
1999: Historical Context for Lakshya
In 1999, the Kargil War, a historical event, took place, serving as the backdrop for the 2004 film "Lakshya" in which Preity Zinta starred.
2000: Arrest of Bharat Shah
In 2000, Bharat Shah, the financer of "Chori Chori Chupke Chupke", was arrested for connections with the Mumbai underworld. This led to Preity Zinta's involvement as a witness in 2003.
2000: Dating Marc Robinson
In 2000, Preity Zinta began dating model Marc Robinson. They separated the following year but remained on good terms.
2000: Recognition for Kya Kehna
In 2000, Preity Zinta gained recognition for her role in 'Kya Kehna', where she played a teenage single mother.
2000: Kya Kehna and Mission Kashmir
In 2000, Preity Zinta starred in 'Kya Kehna', which became a major box-office success. She also appeared in 'Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega' and 'Mission Kashmir', becoming the year's third-highest-grossing release in India.
2000: Vidhu Vinod Chopra's comments on Preity Zinta's acting
In 2000, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the director of Mission Kashmir, praised Preity Zinta's ability to make viewers believe even in the most convoluted situations.
2000: Kya Kehna Shooting
Preity Zinta commenced shooting for Kundan Shah's Kya Kehna, whose release was delayed until 2000.
2001: Releases: Dil Chahta Hai and Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke
In 2001, Preity Zinta featured in 'Dil Chahta Hai', where she played Aamir Khan's love interest. She also starred in 'Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke', which was not commercially successful.
2001: Roles in Farz and Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
In 2001, Preity Zinta starred in 'Farz', which was not successful, and 'Chori Chori Chupke Chupke', where she played a surrogate mother. Her performance in 'Chori Chori Chupke Chupke' earned her a second Best Supporting Actress nomination at the Filmfare Awards.
2001: Roles in Chori Chori Chupke Chupke and Dil Chahta Hai
In 2001, Preity Zinta took on critically acclaimed roles in 'Chori Chori Chupke Chupke' and 'Dil Chahta Hai'.
2001: Review of Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
In 2001, Vinayak Chakravorty reviewed "Chori Chori Chupke Chupke" for Hindustan Times, praising Preity Zinta's zest in every role.
2002: Role in Dil Hai Tumhaara
In 2002, Preity Zinta appeared in 'Dil Hai Tumhaara', receiving critical appreciation for her performance.
2002: Participation in "From India With Love" show
In 2002, Preity Zinta participated in the show "From India With Love" in the UK alongside other Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai. The event was held at Manchester's Old Trafford and London's Hyde Park, attracting over 100,000 spectators.
2002: Delay in Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen Production
In 2002, the production of the film "Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen", starring Preity Zinta, experienced delays prior to its eventual release in 2005.
2003: Ranked Top Bollywood Female Star
In 2003, Preity Zinta appeared in the number one spot on Rediff.com's "Top Bollywood Female Stars".
2003: Lead Role in Highest-Grossing Films
In 2003, Preity Zinta starred in three of India's highest-grossing films of the year: 'The Hero: Love Story of a Spy', 'Koi... Mil Gaya', and 'Kal Ho Naa Ho'. She played Reshma in 'The Hero', which was an expensive production but considered a disappointment.
2003: Testimony against the Indian mafia
In 2003, Preity Zinta testified against the Indian mafia in the Bharat Shah case, where she repeated her statement about receiving extortion threats during the filming of "Chori Chori Chupke Chupke".
2003: Filmfare Award and Top-Grossing Films
In 2003, Preity Zinta won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Kal Ho Naa Ho'. She also starred in 'Koi... Mil Gaya', one of the top-grossing films in India that year.
January 2004: The changing face of Bollywood
In January 2004, Preity Zinta joined BBC News Online as a South Asian commentator. Her first column, "The changing face of Bollywood", published in January 2004, became one of the site's ten most read stories of the day, discussing the evolution of Bollywood.
2004: BBC News Columns
Between 2004 and 2005, Preity Zinta wrote a series of columns for BBC News Online South Asia.
2004: "Temptation 2004" world tour
In 2004, Preity Zinta joined Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and other stars in the "Temptation 2004" world tour. This tour visited over 22 countries, becoming Bollywood's most prominent international concert.
2004: Ranked First in Box Office India's top actress listing
In 2004, Preity Zinta ranked first for the second consecutive year in Box Office India's top actress listing.
2004: Lakshya release and reception
In 2004, Preity Zinta starred in "Lakshya" as TV journalist Romila Dutta. The film was critically acclaimed but Zinta's performance received mixed reviews and the film failed to attract a large audience.
2004: Veer-Zaara release
In 2004, Preity Zinta starred in "Veer-Zaara" as Zaara Haayat Khan. The film was a commercial success, becoming the top-grossing Hindi film in India and abroad that year. Zinta received a Filmfare Best Actress nomination for her performance.
2004: Success of Veer-Zaara
In 2004, Preity Zinta starred in 'Veer-Zaara', which was one of the top-grossing films in India.
2004: Supporting Blood Donation Camp
In 2004, Preity Zinta, as an ambassador of the Godfrey Phillips National Bravery Movement, attended a blood donation camp organised by the Rotary Club of Delhi and the Godfrey Phillips Awards, to promote blood donation and women's empowerment.
2004: Escaped Death Twice
In late 2004, Preity Zinta narrowly escaped death twice: once in Colombo, Sri Lanka during the Indian Ocean earthquake and again due to an explosion at a Temptation concert.
February 2005: Relationship with Ness Wadia began
In February 2005, Preity Zinta began dating businessman Ness Wadia, the Bombay Dyeing heir.
2005: BBC News Columns
Between 2004 and 2005, Preity Zinta wrote a series of columns for BBC News Online South Asia.
2005: Performance at "HELP! Telethon Concert"
In 2005, Preity Zinta performed at the "HELP! Telethon Concert" along with other Bollywood stars to raise money for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.
2005: Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen and Salaam Namaste releases
In 2005, Preity Zinta starred in "Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen", which received negative reviews and poor box office returns. She also starred in "Salaam Namaste", which was a commercial success. Zinta received Best Actress nominations for her role in "Salaam Namaste".
2005: Salaam Namaste Release
In 2005, Preity Zinta starred in 'Salaam Namaste', noted for her portrayal of independent, modern Indian women.
2005: Roles in Salaam Namaste
In 2005, Preity Zinta's role in Salaam Namaste, among other films, gained her a reputation for playing unconventional roles, contributing to a new image for Indian screen women.
September 2006: Ranked among Asia's Sexiest Women
In September 2006, the UK magazine Eastern Eye ranked Preity Zinta among "Asia's Sexiest Women".
2006: Jaan-E-Mann Release
In 2006, Preity Zinta appeared in "Jaan-E-Mann". The film received mixed reviews and had poor box office performance. Zinta's performance was complimented despite criticisms for the role's minimal importance.
2006: Appearance at Cannes Film Festival
In 2006, Preity Zinta attended the Cannes Film Festival with Karan Johar to represent the Hindi film industry and promote "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna".
2006: Moved into Mumbai Home
In 2006, Preity Zinta moved into her own home in Mumbai.
2006: "Heat 2006" world tour
In 2006, Preity Zinta participated in the "Heat 2006" world tour alongside Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Sushmita Sen, and Celina Jaitley.
2006: Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna release
In 2006, Preity Zinta starred in "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna". The film was a box-office hit in India and abroad. Zinta's performance received mixed reviews, with some critics praising her portrayal of a complex character.
2006: Roles in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
In 2006, Preity Zinta's role in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, among other films, gained her a reputation for playing unconventional roles, contributing to a new image for Indian screen women.
2006: Brand ambassador for Godfrey Phillips Bravery awards
Since 2006, Zinta has been the brand ambassador for the Godfrey Phillips Bravery awards.
2007: Analysis of Roles in Once Upon a Time in Bollywood
In 2007, Jennifer Thomas analyzed Zinta's roles for a chapter in the book "Once Upon a Time in Bollywood", noting her resistance to patriarchal constraints through her modern lifestyle and controversial roles.
2007: Jhoom Barabar Jhoom Release and Reception
In 2007, Preity Zinta starred in "Jhoom Barabar Jhoom", which was a commercial failure in India. Critics panned her performance in the film.
2007: The Last Lear Premiere and Zinta's venture into art films
In 2007, Preity Zinta ventured into art films with "The Last Lear", which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Zinta's performance received approving reviews.
2007: Visit to army base and painting for charity
In 2007, Preity Zinta visited Hisar, Haryana, as part of the NDTV show Jai Jawan, spending a day at the army training base to boost the morale of the troops and meet children with disabilities. In August, she painted with artist Gurcharan Singh for the cause of street children for the non-governmental organisation Khushi.
2007: Decline in Brand Endorsements
Since 2007, Preity Zinta's popularity was on a decline, leading to a loss of brand endorsements to younger actresses.
2008: Appearance at Cannes Film Festival as Brand Ambassador
In 2008, Preity Zinta made an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival as the brand ambassador of Chopard, a maker of luxury watches and jewellery.
2008: "The Unforgettable Tour"
In 2008, Preity Zinta performed in "The Unforgettable Tour" with the Bachchan family and Ritesh Deshmukh. The show was staged in eleven cities across North America, Europe, and the Caribbean over forty days.
2008: International Role in Heaven on Earth
In 2008, Preity Zinta took on her first international role in the Canadian drama 'Heaven on Earth', for which she received the Silver Hugo Award for Best Actress and a Genie Award nomination.
2008: Acquisition of Kings XI Punjab IPL team
In 2008, Preity Zinta, along with others, acquired ownership rights for the Mohali-based Twenty20 cricket team of the Indian Premier League (IPL), named Kings XI Punjab (later renamed Punjab Kings).
2008: Co-ownership of Punjab Kings
Since 2008, Preity Zinta has been a co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Punjab Kings.
May 2009: Break-up with Ness Wadia
In May 2009, Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia ended their relationship.
2009: Received IIFA-FICCI Frames Awards
In 2009, Preity Zinta received the IIFA-FICCI Frames Awards, among 10 "Most Powerful Entertainers of the Decade".
2009: Adoption of 34 girls
In 2009, on her 34th birthday, Preity Zinta adopted 34 girls from the Mother Miracle orphanage in Rishikesh, taking the responsibility of financially supporting their education, food, and clothing.
2009: Only Woman IPL Team Owner
Until 2009, Zinta was the only woman to own an IPL team, and was the league's youngest owner.
January 2010: Brand Ambassador of The Loomba Trust
In January 2010, Preity Zinta was appointed the brand ambassador of The Loomba Trust, an organisation that works for the welfare of widows and their children.
October 2010: Honorary Doctorate of Arts
In October 2010, Preity Zinta was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from the University of East London for her cultural contribution and humanitarian work.
2010: Nomination for Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2010, Time magazine selected Preity Zinta as one of the candidates for its list of the world's 100 most influential people; she was the only Indian actress nominated but did not make the final list.
2011: Launch of PZNZ Media
In 2011, Preity Zinta launched her own production company, PZNZ Media, marking a new phase in her career.
2011: Television debut with Guinness World Records – Ab India Todega
In 2011, Preity Zinta made her television debut as the host of the show Guinness World Records – Ab India Todega on Colors Channel, an Indian version of Guinness Book of World Records. She also started hosting the celebrity-based chat show Up Close & Personal with PZ later that year.
2011: Honoured at Venice Film Festival
In 2011, Preity Zinta was honoured at the Venice Film Festival.
December 2012: "Temptation Reloaded" concert in Jakarta
In December 2012, Preity Zinta returned to the stage with the "Temptation Reloaded" concert in Jakarta. She was joined by Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Bipasha Basu.
2013: Ishkq in Paris Release
In 2013, Preity Zinta produced and starred in 'Ishkq in Paris', which did not achieve commercial success.
2013: Reflection on Sangharsh
In 2013, Subhash K. Jha reflected that 'Sangharsh' marked a rare occasion in Hindi cinema where a top male star played a secondary role to the leading lady, Preity Zinta.
June 2014: Complaint against Ness Wadia
On June 13, 2014, Preity Zinta filed a complaint with the Mumbai police against Ness Wadia, alleging molestation, threats, and abuse at an IPL match on May 30.
2014: Molestation complaint against Ness Wadia
In 2014, Preity Zinta lodged a molestation complaint against Ness Wadia. Shobhaa De expressed concern regarding Zinta's repeated quest for justice, believing it could eventually play against her, as India is not always kind to outspoken women.
2015: Judge on Nach Baliye
In 2015, Preity Zinta featured as a talent judge for the seventh season of the dance reality show Nach Baliye.
February 2016: Marriage to Gene Goodenough
On February 29, 2016, Preity Zinta married Gene Goodenough in a private ceremony in Los Angeles. Gene Goodenough is Senior Vice-president for Finance at NLine Energy.
September 2017: Owner of Stellenbosch Kings franchise
In September 2017, Preity Zinta became the owner of the Stellenbosch Kings franchise team of South Africa's Mzansi Super League.
2017: Ownership of Stellenbosch Kings
Since 2017, Preity Zinta has owned the South-African T20 Global League cricket team Stellenbosch Kings.
2018: Bhaiaji Superhit Release
In 2018, Preity Zinta starred in "Bhaiaji Superhit". The film received negative reviews, and Zinta's performance was criticized.
2018: Complaint against Ness Wadia quashed
In 2018, the Bombay High Court quashed the complaint Preity Zinta had filed against Ness Wadia after the issue was amicably settled.
2020: Appearance in Fresh Off the Boat
In 2020, Preity Zinta appeared in an episode of the American sitcom "Fresh Off the Boat".
2021: Purchase of Saint Lucia Kings CPL team
In 2021, Preity Zinta and her Punjab Kings partners bought Saint Lucia's representative team in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), rebranding it as Saint Lucia Kings.
2021: Birth of twins through surrogacy
In 2021, Preity Zinta and her husband, Gene Goodenough, became parents to twins, a boy and a girl, through surrogacy.
2023: Box office earnings of Kal Ho Naa Ho adjusted for inflation
In 2023, the box office earnings of the film "Kal Ho Naa Ho", originally released in 2003, were adjusted to ₹2.8 billion (US$33 million) worldwide.
2023: Koi... Mil Gaya's Box Office
In 2023, the domestic gross box office collection of the movie Koi... Mil Gaya, amounted to ₹2.5 billion, originally ₹680 million in 2003.
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