Preity Zinta (born 31 January 1975) is an Indian actress.

Biography

Born in Shimla, after earning a degree in criminal psychology, Zinta's began her career as a model, television anchor, and commercial actress before breaking into cinema in 1998 with her role in Dil Se , for which she won a Filmfare award (Best Female Debut). In 2003, Zinta had two smash hits films, "Koi... Mil Gaya" and "Kal Ho Na Ho". She is currently at the top of the list of Bollywood actresses. In the year of 2003, she won many awards for her role as Naina in the film, Kal Ho Naa Ho. She also won herself another Filmfare Award but this time for Best Actress in the Popular Awards category.[1] Zinta also writes monthly columns for BBC South Asia.[2]

Filmography

1. Babul (2005) ... announced
2. Krrish (2005) ... Nisha (Special Appearance)
3. Veer-Zaara (2004) ... Zaara Hayat Khan
4. Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2004) ... Priti
5. Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004) ... Dr. Parineeta (Pari)
6. Lakshya (2004) ... Romila Dutta
7. Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) ... Naina Catherine Kapur Patel (Filmfare Best Actress Award)
8. Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) ... Nisha
9. Armaan (2003) ... Sonia Kapoor
10. The Hero (2003) ... Reshma/Ruksar
11. Dil Hai Tumhara (2002) ... Shalu
12. Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke (2001) ... Sakshi
13. Dil Chahta Hai (2001) ... Shalini
14. Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) ... Madhubala (Madhu)
15. Farz (2001) ... Kajal Singh
16. Mission Kashmir (2000) ... Sufiya Parvez
17. Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega (1999) ... Jahnvi
18. Raja Kumarudu (1999) ... Rani
19. Kya Kehna (1999) ... Priya Baxi
20. Dillagi (1999) ... Rani (Guest Appearance)
21. Sangharsh (1999) ... CBI Officer Reet Oberoi
22. Premante Idera (1998) ... Jannu
23. Soldier (1998) ... Preeti Singh
24. Dil Se (1998) ... Preeti Nair

External link

• IMDb entry of Preity Zinta
• Indiainfo.com article of Preity Zinta