Preity Zinta is an Indian actress, entrepreneur, and producer primarily known for her work in Hindi cinema.
She rose to fame with her fresh, bubbly persona and dimpled smile, becoming one of the leading actresses of the 2000s through iconic roles in films such as Dil Se.., Kya Kehna, Veer-Zaara, and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna.
She has also ventured into film production and co-ownership of the IPL cricket team Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings).
Essential Data
- Full Name: Preity G. Zinta
- Stage Name: Preity Zinta
- Born: January 31, 1975
- Age: 51 years old
- Birthplace: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Ethnicity: Punjabi (Hindu Rajput)
- Occupation: Actress, Producer, Entrepreneur
- Height: 163 cm (5’4’’)
- Religion: Hinduism
- Parents: Durganand Zinta and Nilprabha Zinta
- Siblings: Deepankar Zinta, Manish Zinta
- Spouse: Gene Goodenough
- Children: Jai Zinta Goodenough and Gia Zinta Goodenough
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $22 million USD
Early Life and Education
Preity Zinta was born on January 31, 1975, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. She was raised by her parents, Durganand Zinta, an Indian Army officer, and Nilprabha Zinta.
She has two brothers: Deepankar Zinta, a commissioned officer in the Indian Army, and Manish Zinta, who lives in California.
Priety attended The Lawrence School in Sanawar and later graduated from St. Bede’s College in Shimla with degrees in English honours and criminal psychology.
Career
Preity Zinta began her career as a model, notably appearing in the Liril soap commercial. During this period, she made her acting debut in Mani Ratnam’s Dil Se.. (1998) and starred in Soldier the same year, winning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
Over the years, she delivered memorable performances as a teenage single mother in Kya Kehna (2000), alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Veer-Zaara (2004), and in Salaam Namaste (2005) and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), portraying modern, independent women.
She co-owned the Kings XI Punjab IPL team and produced Ishkq in Paris (2013), in which she also starred.
After a hiatus, she returned with select roles and expanded into entrepreneurship while maintaining her status as a trailblazer who challenged traditional portrayals of heroines in Bollywood.
Social Media
- Instagram: @realpreityzinta
- X(Twitter): @realpreityzinta
Personal Life
Preity Zinta, 51, has been married to Gene Goodenough since February 2016. The couple welcomed twins Gia and Jai via surrogacy. She previously dated model Marc Robinson.
She shares a close bond with her mother, Nilprabha Zinta and brothers, often reflecting on her family’s military background and the impact of losing her father early. She maintains a relatively private life focused on family, business, and occasional public appearances.
Net Worth
Preity Zinta has an estimated net worth of $22 million USD. This figure stems primarily from her successful acting career in Bollywood, film production, brand endorsements, and business ventures, including her stake in the Punjab Kings IPL team. Additional income comes from investments and entrepreneurial activities.
Filmography
- Dil Se..
- Soldier
- Kya Kehna
- Veer-Zaara
- Salaam Namaste
- Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
- Ishkq in Paris
- Brother, Superhit!
- Fresh Off the Boat