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4 days ago
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This actress testified against the underworld, was harassed by her fiancé, said no to Rs 600 crore ancestral property
In an interview, the actress revealed, 'For the record, if I knew that everyone was going to back out, I also would have. It was a scary time in my life.' read more Preity Zinta made her Bollywood debut in the year 1998. In 2001, the media said she was the only man in the industry when she testified against underworld gangsters in court. Her film Chori Chori Chupke Chupke was reportedly funded by gangster Chhota Shakeel. Producers Bharat Shah and Nazim Rizvi were even sent to jail. In an interview, the actress revealed, 'For the record, if I knew that everyone was going to back out, I also would have. It was a scary time in my life. I should have been protected. Whatever I said in court was on TV ten minutes later.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD She added, 'I was fine till they were scaring me, but once they started abusing, I lost it. I can take stress, but not people abusing me. I learnt that if you get a call from +92, don't pick up! Luckily I was famous. Had I not been, it would've been tough.' Refusing Kamal Amrohi's ancestral property Kamal Amrohi, the legendary filmmaker's son had a strong bond with Preity Zinta and wanted to bequeath Amrohi's Rs 600 crore ancestral property on her name but the actress declined. 'I am not in such a bad position that someone else's property is required,' said Zinta in a statement years ago. Amrohi then said in an interview, 'If I said that Preity is like a daughter to me, did I commit a crime? Log aaj kal apni beti ko bhi sahi nazar se nahi dekhte aur maine kisi gair ki beti ko izzat dee hai (These days people cast a wrong eye on their own daughters, and I gave respect to someone else's daughter).' That's not all, back in 2014, Preity Zinta accused former fiancé Ness Wadia of harassment and abuse. The matter was then settled out of court.
Mint
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
THIS actress took on Chhota Shakeel, declined ₹600 crore property and vanished from films; now gearing up for comeback
From lighting up the silver screen to taking a firm stand against the underworld dons, this Bollywood actress is anything but ordinary. Even as she held her ground and refused to pay extortion money to Chhota Shakeel, she also battled powerhouses like Aishwarya Rai, Rani Mukerji, Karisma, and Kareena Kapoor. Many might not remember, but she once quietly turned down a ₹ 600 crore inheritance and today, her estimated net worth is said to be $30 million (approximately ₹ 183 crore as of 2024)- something she created on her own. Today, we are talking about Preity Zinta. Filmmaker Shandar Amrohi, elder son of legendary director Kamal Amrohi, shared a close bond with Preity Zinta, often calling her his daughter. In 2011, he made headlines when declared that he would will his fortune to her, bypassing his own children. It included his ancestral property, worth ₹ 600 crore. However, Preity turned it down. As per multiple reports, Preity said that no one can take the place of her father and added in a media statement, "I am not in such a bad position that someone else's property is required." Her decision caused him pain, as the filmmaker shared in an interview with Hindustan Times in 2011. The equation between Preity and Amrohi began turning sour after he shared his wish to dedicate a chapter in his biography, From Nowhere to Somewhere, to the actress. Amrohi said in the interview, 'If I said that Preity is like a daughter to me, did I commit a crime? Log aaj kal apni beti ko bhi sahi nazar se nahi dekhte aur maine kisi gair ki beti ko izzat dee hai (These days people cast a wrong eye on their own daughters, and I gave respect to someone else's daughter).' 'Main uske paas nahi gaya tha. Woh khud aayi thi (I did not go to her. She approached me on her own). 'I am very senior to her. I had met her first in Mariott hotel where she was with her then boyfriend Ness Wadia. I told her she seems like a daughter to me, and even sent her gifts. When I got into a tiff with my siblings, someone informed her that I was in trouble. She came to my house and gave me moral support. Mujhe usse kucch haasil nahi karna tha. Mujhe kucch laalach nahi hai. (I am not greedy). I am the son of a film director. I have seen enough heroines.' Surprisingly, Preity filed a case against Amrohi's family after the filmmaker's death over a ₹ 2 crore loan. Reportedly, she loaned him the amount for his medical treatment. The actress once again made news during her film Chori Chori Chupke Chupke. Her film producer Bharat Shah was arrested for allegedly helping underworld don Chhota Shakeel who had invested in the film. At a time when Bollywood's ties to the underworld were a hush-hush topic, Preity appeared in the court, revealing she was asked to pay ₹ 50 lakh in extortion which she refused. Her stand against Chhota Shakeel left fans worried. However, she chose not to hire armed security, even after then Union Home Minister Lal Krishna Advani's advice. Later, the actress was rewarded with the Godfrey Philips National Bravery Award. Hailing from Shimla, Preity made her Bollywood debut with a supporting role in the 1998 film, Dil Se... Later in the same year, she starred in the thriller Soldier, which was a commercial hit and fetched her the Best Female Debut Filmfare Award. She went on to appear in films like Kya Kehna, Dil Chahta Hai, Koi Mil Gaya, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Veer Zaara, and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. Post 2007, Preity barely appeared in full-length roles in films. She starred in English films-- The Last Lear and Heaven on Earth. Later, she only appeared in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Heroes and Main Aurr Mrs Khanna. She briefly tried to return to the industry with Ishkq in Paris and years later with Bhaiaji Superhit, however, it wasn't successful. At 50, the actress is now looking forward to her strong comeback film after a gap of 7 years. She will be seen in Rajkumar Santoshi's upcoming Lahore 1947, alongside Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Aamir Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Ali Fazal and Shabana Azmi.
Mint
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
THIS actress took on Chhota Shakeel, declined ₹600 crore property and vanished from films; now gearing up for comeback
From lighting up the silver screen to taking a firm stand against the underworld dons, this Bollywood actress is anything but ordinary. Even as she held her ground and refused to pay extortion money to Chhota Shakeel, she also battled powerhouses like Aishwarya Rai, Rani Mukerji, Karisma, and Kareena Kapoor. Many might not remember, but she once quietly turned down a ₹ 600 crore inheritance and today, her estimated net worth is said to be $30 million (approximately ₹ 183 crore as of 2024)- something she created on her own. Today, we are talking about Preity Zinta. Filmmaker Shandar Amrohi, elder son of legendary director Kamal Amrohi, shared a close bond with Preity Zinta, often calling her his daughter. In 2011, he made headlines when declared that he would will his fortune to her, bypassing his own children. It included his ancestral property, worth ₹ 600 crore. However, Preity turned it down. As per multiple reports, Preity said that no one can take the place of her father and added in a media statement, "I am not in such a bad position that someone else's property is required." Her decision caused him pain, as the filmmaker shared in an interview with Hindustan Times in 2011. The equation between Preity and Amrohi began turning sour after he shared his wish to dedicate a chapter in his biography, From Nowhere to Somewhere, to the actress. Amrohi said in the interview, 'If I said that Preity is like a daughter to me, did I commit a crime? Log aaj kal apni beti ko bhi sahi nazar se nahi dekhte aur maine kisi gair ki beti ko izzat dee hai (These days people cast a wrong eye on their own daughters, and I gave respect to someone else's daughter).' 'Main uske paas nahi gaya tha. Woh khud aayi thi (I did not go to her. She approached me on her own). 'I am very senior to her. I had met her first in Mariott hotel where she was with her then boyfriend Ness Wadia. I told her she seems like a daughter to me, and even sent her gifts. When I got into a tiff with my siblings, someone informed her that I was in trouble. She came to my house and gave me moral support. Mujhe usse kucch haasil nahi karna tha. Mujhe kucch laalach nahi hai. (I am not greedy). I am the son of a film director. I have seen enough heroines.' Surprisingly, Preity filed a case against Amrohi's family after the filmmaker's death over a ₹ 2 crore loan. Reportedly, she loaned him the amount for his medical treatment. The actress once again made news during her film Chori Chori Chupke Chupke. Her film producer Bharat Shah was arrested for allegedly helping underworld don Chhota Shakeel who had invested in the film. At a time when Bollywood's ties to the underworld were a hush-hush topic, Preity appeared in the court, revealing she was asked to pay ₹ 50 lakh in extortion which she refused. Her stand against Chhota Shakeel left fans worried. However, she chose not to hire armed security, even after then Union Home Minister Lal Krishna Advani's advice. Later, the actress was rewarded with the Godfrey Philips National Bravery Award. Hailing from Shimla, Preity made her Bollywood debut with a supporting role in the 1998 film, Dil Se... Later in the same year, she starred in the thriller Soldier, which was a commercial hit and fetched her the Best Female Debut Filmfare Award. She went on to appear in films like Kya Kehna, Dil Chahta Hai, Koi Mil Gaya, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Veer Zaara, and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. Post 2007, Preity barely appeared in full-length roles in films. She starred in English films-- The Last Lear and Heaven on Earth. Later, she only appeared in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Heroes and Main Aurr Mrs Khanna. She briefly tried to return to the industry with Ishkq in Paris and years later with Bhaiaji Superhit, however, it wasn't successful. At 50, the actress is now looking forward to her strong comeback film after a gap of 7 years. She will be seen in Rajkumar Santoshi's upcoming Lahore 1947, alongside Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Aamir Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Ali Fazal and Shabana Azmi. The film was initially planned to be released on 26 January 2025, but was pushed to June 2025 due to post-production work.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Preity Zinta stood against this gangster and underworld; got the Godfrey Philips National Bravery Award, refused Rs 600 crore wealth
Preity Zinta is always known to remain true to her opinions and often is seen expressing herself on social media, without the fear of being judged. The actress known for being one of the top heroines of the 90s alongside Rani Mukerji, Kajol, Aishwarya Rai and others has often gained respect from her fans for the way she's carried herself in the industry. For instance, she once stood up against the underworld and thus got a bravery award. When Preity was working on ' Chori Chori Chupke Chupke ', producer Bharat Shah was arrested for allegedly helping gangster Chhota Shakeel invest in this film. While many actors distanced themselves from the case, Preity was one of the key witnesses in court who admitted that she got calls from the gang and they demanded extortion of ₹50 lakh. She was honoured with Godfrey Philips National Bravery Award for the same. Apart from this, Preity had once refused to take wealth of Rs 600 crore from Shandar Amrohi. As per this report in Hindustan Times, Shandar Amrohi who was the son of Kamal Amrohi was fond of Preity and thought of her as his daughter. He had announced that he would leave his Rs 600 crore wealth for Preity after he dies but the actress refused. He had told the publication, 'I am very senior to her. I had met her first in Mariott hotel where she was with her then boyfriend Ness Wadia. I told her she seems like a daughter to me, and even sent her gifts. When I got into a tiff with my siblings, someone informed her that I was in trouble. She came to my house and gave me moral support. Mujhe uske naraaz hone se koi farak nahi padta (I'm not bothered about she getting upset)," he said. After Amrohi's death, Preity took his children to court over a ₹2 crore loan she gave him to cover his medical expenses. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India.com
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who refused to accept ‘treasure' worth Rs 600 crore, gave tough competition to Aishwarya Rai, Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor, quit Bollywood forever, her name is…
At the beginning of the 2000s, top heroines like Aishwarya Rai, Rani Mukerji, and Kareena Kapoor had already entered the industry. Aishwarya and Rani had already started making their presence felt and were on the list of top Bollywood stars. Then came a girl who directly gave tough competition to these top heroines. A heroine who was not only Shah Rukh Khan's lead actress but was also working with Sunny Deol. She was neither afraid of the underworld nor of speaking out openly. So let us introduce you to this strong and outspoken actress who decided to leave the industry at the age of 32. This dimpled girl is none other than Bollywood actress Preity Zinta. She always found herself in the biggest hits and most talked-about films. She gave tough competition to Aishwarya and Rani Mukerji. What was even more amazing was that she was the only star to stand up to the Mumbai underworld. Where Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan ran away in fear, Preity Zinta faced it bravely. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Preity G Zinta (@realpz) Well, who on earth would refuse a treasure worth Rs 600 crore, but it was Preity Zinta who rejected such an expensive gift. In fact, Kamal Amrohi's son, filmmaker Shandar Amrohi, considered Preity Zinta as his daughter. He liked her a lot. It was the year 2011 when Amrohi announced that after his death, he would leave his wealth of Rs. 600 crores to Preity Zinta. Everyone was surprised as to why he wanted to make such a big sacrifice for Preity and not for his own child. During a conversation with Hindustan Times, Amrohi shared an anecdote about this. He said, 'I met Preity for the first time at the Marriott Hotel. She was with her then-lover Ness Wadia. I have considered her as my daughter and have also sent her many gifts. When I fought with my siblings, she came to me and supported me.' According to the report of E-Times, Preity Zinta had clearly said that she has no interest in Amrohi's property worth Rs 600 crores. The actress had said, 'I will not accept the property of Shaandaar Amrohi.' The most interesting thing is that Preity Zinta had filed a case against Amrohi's sons after his death. She had said that a loan of Rs 2 crores was given for Amrohi's treatment. That should be returned. In 2001, the film Chori Chori Chupke Chupke was made gangster Chota Shakeel's money was allegedly invested in it. When this thing came to light, many stars started getting threats. At that time, stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan backed out from giving testimony in the court, but then 26-year-old Preity Zinta was not afraid and reached the court to give testimony. She said that she was getting calls for extortion of Rs 50 lakhs. Later she was awarded the Godfrey Phillips National Bravery Award.
