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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Preity Zinta REACTS to Bollywood's silence during India-Pakistan conflict: 'Have you seen those mothers that give their sons up for our country...'
Amidst discussions on the recent ceasefire and Operation Sindoor, Preity Zinta addressed the silence of Bollywood celebrities regarding the Pahalgam terror attack. As a 'Fauji kid,' she expressed that such events deeply affect her. Zinta highlighted the sacrifices of military families, emphasizing their strength and resilience. During the AMA session, she also shared lighthearted moments, advising fans to embrace imperfections. Tensions between India and Pakistan eased last weekend after both nations agreed to a ceasefire. While social media was abuzz with discussions about the Pahalgam terror attack and praise for Operation Sindoor , many noticed the silence of certain Bollywood celebrities. Their lack of response drew criticism, with some accusing them of staying quiet to avoid losing fans across borders. Preity Speaks Out During AMA Session During a recent 'Ask Me Anything' session on Twitter, Preity Zinta—who has been outspoken about the ongoing situation—was asked about the matter by curious fans. Here's how she responded. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Letamendi: Un segundo ingreso para ecuatorianos: prueba Amazon CFD (Inicia hoy). Empezar ahora Registrarse Undo 'These Things Hit Close to My Heart': Preity's Powerful Reply When asked about Bollywood celebs who neither condemned the Pahalgam terror attack nor lauded Operation Sindoor, Preity Zinta shared, 'I cannot speak for everyone else as people process things differently. Being a fauji kid and coming from an army background , these things hit close to my heart, so I am very vocal about how I feel I have seen the grit , the sweat, the blood, the tears up close. Sometimes I feel Fouji families are a little stronger than the Fouji's themselves ! Have you seen those mothers that give their sons up for our country, those wives that will never see their husbands smile again and those kids that will never have their fathers or mothers guide them through life ! This is their reality & this will never change irrespective of others opinions or comments so god bless them all .' Balancing the Serious With the Sweet In addition to her thoughtful and impactful response, Preity Zinta also took time to engage in some light-hearted and fun exchanges with her fans during the session. For instance, one social media user asked her, 'Ma'am, how to get a dimple like you. Just, askin'! #pzchat.' To this, Preity replied, 'It's called a muscle defect Seriously ! Here is a perfect example of how a defect or imperfection is actually liked by people so we should not always try to fix everything in life. Our defects/shortcomings make us human .'
NDTV
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Preity Zinta On Bollywood Actors' Silence Over India-Pakistan Conflict: "Being A Fouji Kid..."
New Delhi: Amid India-Pakistan tensions, a large number of Bollywood actors have been targeted by the Internet for their silence over the Pahalgam attack and the Operation Sindoor. Preity Zinta, who is always vocal about contemporary issues, has hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything Session) on X (formerly known as Twitter) where she responded to the fan query why other Bollywood actors haven't spoken about the India-Pakistan conflicts. A fan wrote, "What's your opinion & take on so many costars & celebrated Bollywood stars did not condemn the #Phalagamattack nor did they come out in support of our armed forces during #OperationSindoor We appreciate you stood for India, but many in Bollywood did not." Clearing her stance, Preity Zinta said she feels like speaking out being a fauji kid. "I cannot speak for everyone else as people process things differently. Being a fauji kid and coming from an army background, these things hit close to my heart, so I am very vocal about how I feel I have seen the grit, the sweat, the blood, the tears up close. Sometimes I feel Fouji families are a little stronger than the Fouji's themselves! "Have you seen those mothers that give their sons up for our country, those wives that will never see their husbands smile again and those kids that will never have their fathers or mothers guide them through life! This is their reality & this will never change irrespective of others opinions or comments so god bless them all," Preity Zinta wrote. I cannot speak for everyone else as people process things differently. Being a fauji kid and coming from an army background, these things hit close to my heart, so I am very vocal about how I feel ❤️ I have seen the grit , the sweat, the blood, the tears up close. Sometimes I… — Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 13, 2025 A couple of days ago, Aamir Khan faced backlash for posting about Operation Sindoor just hours before the trailer launch of his new film Sitaare Zameen Par. On April 22, 26 civilians were killed by the terrorists in the Baisaran valley, Pahalgam near Jammu and Kashmir. On May 7, India had targeted the Pakistan and POK-based terror bases in response to the attack. On May 10, the two countries signed a ceasefire after the US intervened.
India Today
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
'Fauji's daughter' Preity Zinta on Bollywood stars not condemning Pahalgam attack
Actor Preity Zinta on Wednesday responded to an X user asking her to comment on the actors who didn't condemn Pahalgam Attak on social media. The popular Bollywood star posted a long note, calling herself a 'Fauji's daughter', and sharing how terrorist attacks and anything that questions the country's sovereignty hit her 'close to heart'.The actor didn't take any names, but maintained that her reality can never be changed, irrespective of how the rest of the film industry chooses to express their concern or #pzchat what's your opinion & take on so many co-stars & celebrated Bollywood stars not condemning the #Phalagamattack? Nor did they come out in support of our armed forces during #OperationSindoor. We appreciate that you stood for India, but many in Bollywood did not (sic)," the user asked her. Zinta replied, "I cannot speak for everyone else, as people process things differently. Being a fauji kid and coming from an army background, these things hit close to my heart, so I am very vocal about how I feel. I have seen the grit, the sweat, the blood, the tears up close. Sometimes I feel Fouji families are a little stronger than the Fouji's themselves (sic)."She added, "Have you seen those mothers that give their sons up for our country, those wives that will never see their husbands smile again and those kids that will never have their fathers or mothers guide them through life? This is their reality & this will never change irrespective of others' opinions or comments, so god bless them all (sic)." advertisement The 50-year-old is known for her performances in many Hindi films, including 'Dil Se' (1998), 'Soldier' (1998), 'Dil Chahta Hai' (2001), 'Koi... Mil Gaya' (2003), and 'Veer Zara' (2004), in which she played the role of a Pakistani actor.A lot of celebrities from the Hindi film industry have been facing a backlash for not slamming Pakistan after the Pahalgam terrorist attack of April 22, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists, including a Nepali resident. While many stars criticised the Pakistan government for supporting and funding terrorist activities, several stars like Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan wrote nothing on social Reel IN THIS STORY#Preity Zinta
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Preity Zinta comments on Bollywood stars who were quiet during Ind-Pak conflict; reveals how she got a dimple in AMA
Tensions between India and Pakistan finally de-escalated last weekend when the countries decided upon a ceasefire. Amid all the hullabaloo on social media with netizens discussing the Pahalgam terror attack and lauding Operation Sindoor, some Bollywood stars kept their silence. These celebrities were slammed for the same, with trolls claiming that the stars didn't want to lose their fan following in other countries. During Preity Zinta's recent 'ask Me Anything' session on Twitter, the Bollywood diva who has been vocal about the ongoing events was asked about the same by netizens. Here's what she said. A post shared by Preity G Zinta (@realpz) When asked about Bollywood celebs who neither condemned the Pahalgam terror attack nor lauded Operation Sindoor, Preity Zinta shared, 'I cannot speak for everyone else as people process things differently. Being a fauji kid and coming from an army background, these things hit close to my heart, so I am very vocal about how I feel ❤️ I have seen the grit , the sweat, the blood, the tears up close. Sometimes I feel Fouji families are a little stronger than the Fouji's themselves ! Have you seen those mothers that give their sons up for our country, those wives that will never see their husbands smile again and those kids that will never have their fathers or mothers guide them through life ! This is their reality & this will never change irrespective of others opinions or comments so god bless them all ❤️.' Apart from this deep and impactful tweet, Preity also indulged in some light and fun interactions with fans. For instance, one social media user asked her, 'Ma'am, how to get a dimple like you. Just, askin'!😉 #pzchat.' To this, Preity replied, 'It's called a muscle defect 👊 Seriously ! Here is a perfect example of how a defect or imperfection is actually liked by people so we should not always try to fix everything in life. Our defects/shortcomings make us human ❤️.' Well, PZ's AMA's are always candid and fun. Can't wait for the next one!
News18
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Preity Zinta Talks About Co-Stars' Silence On Operation Sindoor, Fans Name 'SRK, Salman Khan'
Last Updated: Preity Zinta mentioned that being from an army family, such matters strike a chord with her. Preity Zinta is known for always speaking her mind about issues in the country. However, the same cannot be said about all her co-stars. In a recent AMA session held by the actress on X, formerly known as Twitter, she was questioned about her co-stars' silence on Operation Sindoor. While Preity didn't mention anyone's names in her post, her fans did not show the same restraint in the comments section. A fan asked Preity on X, '@realpreityzinta #pzchat what's your opinion & take on so many co-stars & celebrated Bollywood stars not condemning the #Phalagamattack? Nor did they come out in support of our armed forces during #OperationSindoor. We appreciate that you stood for India, but many in Bollywood did not." The actress wrote, 'I cannot speak for everyone else, as people process things differently. Being a fauji kid and coming from an army background, these things hit close to my heart, so I am very vocal about how I feel ❤️. I have seen the grit, the sweat, the blood, the tears up close. Sometimes I feel Fouji families are a little stronger than the Fouji's themselves!" She added, 'Have you seen those mothers that give their sons up for our country, those wives that will never see their husbands smile again and those kids that will never have their fathers or mothers guide them through life? This is their reality & this will never change irrespective of others' opinions or comments, so god bless them all ❤️." Although Preity showed restraint in her reply, a fan commented, 'For example: @iamsrk, @BeingSalmanKhan, Aamir Khan, etc." Another comment read, 'It is not about processing things differently. I am not from a fauji family, but my heart beats for India. It is normal and universal to express. It is abnormal for Bolly Crick stars not to express for their motherland, especially given 'Eye on Rafah/black band'." Another person wrote, 'Ma'am, there are some Khans, some Kapoors, some Bachchans inside Bollywood who process things differently." Other X users tagged Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. While Shah Rukh Khan expressed sadness and anger over the deadly terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, the superstar has yet to comment on Operation Sindoor or the Indian Armed Forces' valour amid military tensions with Pakistan. A few days ago, the official page of Aamir Khan Productions shared a note on social media in which the actor not only expressed gratitude to the Indian Armed Forces but also thanked PM Modi for his leadership. However, he was trolled for his 'late' post and the note's date coinciding with the date of Sitaare Zameen Par's trailer release. Salman Khan came under fire on social media after he posted a note on X expressing relief over the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. Salman Khan's message sparked immediate backlash, with many users slamming him for commenting on the ceasefire while remaining silent on the terror attack, the Indian Army's response and the broader national sentiment in the days that followed the Pahalgam terrorist attack. First Published:
