Personal Information

Full Name: Preity Zinta

Nickname: Preity, Dimple

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1975-01-31

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Punjabi (conversational)

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Fitness, yoga, traveling, watching movies, spending time with family & pets, writing

Education

School: Convent of Jesus & Mary Boarding School, Shimla; St. Bede's College, Shimla

College: St. Bede's College, Shimla (B.Com)

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

Physical Stats

Height: 163 cm

Weight: 55 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Durganand Zinta (Indian Army officer; deceased in car accident) Mother: Nilam Zinta (homemaker)

Siblings: Father: Durganand Zinta (Indian Army officer; deceased in car accident) Mother: Nilam Zinta (homemaker)

Marital Status: married

Wife: Gene Goodenough (American financial analyst)

Children: 2

Career

Current Position: Actress, Film Producer, Entrepreneur, Co-owner of Punjab Kings (IPL franchise)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹300–450 crore (from films, IPL team stake, endorsements, real estate, investments)

Awards & Achievements: Filmfare Best Female Debut – Dil Se.. (1998) Filmfare Best Supporting Actress – Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female (Dil Se.. 1999) Known for iconic romantic roles in Dil Se.., Soldier, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Veer-Zaara, Salaam Namaste, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna One of the highest-paid actresses of 2000s; comeback in OTT (Laxmii 2020, Happy New Year guest) Co-owner Punjab Kings (IPL) since 2008; vocal supporter of women's cricket & fitness

Biography Details

Preity Zinta (born January 31, 1975, in Shimla) is an Indian actress and entrepreneur from a Punjabi family. Daughter of Army officer Durganand Zinta, she debuted with Dil Se.. (1998) opposite Shah Rukh Khan, winning Filmfare Best Debut. She became a 2000s superstar with hits Kal Ho Naa Ho, Veer-Zaara, Salaam Namaste, and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. Known for bubbly, charming persona and romantic roles, she was among the highest-paid actresses.

Married to financial analyst Gene Goodenough (2016), mother to twins Jai & Gia (born 2021 via surrogacy). Co-owner of IPL team Punjab Kings since 2008. After a career break, she made selective OTT comebacks (Laxmii 2020). At 50, she focuses on family, fitness, IPL team management, and occasional acting/endorsements.

• January 2026: Preity Zinta celebrated her 51st birthday (January 31, 2026) with family; shared warm posts with husband Gene Goodenough and twins Jai & Gia. Fans loved her fitness transformation and radiant look.
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• January 2026: Active support for Punjab Kings ahead of IPL 2026 season; shared team updates and motivational posts on Instagram.
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• January 2026: Emotional tribute to her father on his death anniversary; spoke about resilience and family values in interviews.
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• Ongoing: Occasional guest appearances and brand endorsements; no major film release announced early 2026. Focus on family life, fitness, and Punjab Kings management. No controversies or health updates in early 2026.

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