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Pink Villa
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
5 Best Preity Zinta movies to watch ahead of IPL 2025 Finale: Kal Ho Naa Ho, Veer Zaara, and more
The IPL season isn't only about victories and losses, but an emotion for the true fans of cricket. Lately, Preity Zinta is over the moon as her team, Punjab Kings (PBKS) has made it to the IPL 2025 Finale by defeating Mumbai Indians. Her excitement knew no bounds and she celebrated PBKS' victory with the members of the team. Zinta's reaction to her team's win is going viral on social media. The actress, who turned emotional with the win, hugged skipper Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting. So, while you wait for the IPL 2025 finale to take place, here are 5 Preity Zinta movies that you can watch ahead of the grand night. 1. Veer Zaara There's nothing that Veer Zaara cannot fix! Whether you have had a bad day at the office or missed your flight, this movie will make you forget all your worries. Starring Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta in the lead roles, this romantic drama is a classic that was re-released in the theaters, marking its 20th anniversary. Directed by Yash Chopra, Veer Zaara is a love story that is timeless and offers a plot that deeply explores love, sacrifice, and fate. In the movie, Squadron Leader Veer Pratap Singh (played by Shah Rukh Khan) and Pakistani woman Zaara Hayaat Khan (Preity Zinta) fall for each other despite impossible odds. This 2004 movie also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Divya Dutta, and Kirron Kher among others. If you want to witness a love that's intense, deep, and beautiful, Veer Zaara is something that you won't regret watching. 2. Kal Ho Naa Ho A perfect blend of comedy, romance, and friendship. Directed by Nikhhil Advani, Kal Ho Naa Ho is one of the iconic films in Indian cinema that have given some unforgettable characters to people. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Preity Zinta, the movie redefined how one must live life. Be it the timeless magic it carries or the charm it offers, Kal Ho Naa Ho feels like a breeze of fresh air. Set in New York City, the romantic comedy-drama follows Naina (Preity Zinta), who falls in love with Aman (Shah Rukh Khan). However, the latter tries to make her fall in love with her best friend, Rohit Patel (Saif Ali Khan). To know why, you must watch the film. Kal Ho Naa Ho is a comfort movie for many cine-goers and has won two national awards. 3. Koi Mil Gaya Directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan, Koi Mil Gaya is one-of-a-kind movie. Touted to be the first installment of the popular Indian superhero franchise, Krrish, the movie is one of the biggest hits of Preity Zinta's career. This critically and commercially successful movie is still a go-to film for the 90s kids. Koi Mil Gaya features Hrithik Roshan as Rohit Mehra, who is born with developmental disability. He connects to Jadoo, an extraterrestrial being, and then unfolds an engaging story as the latter gives him unique powers. It also shows how Rohit's friend, Nisha, falls in love with him. Often referred to as a a sci-fi movie for children and family audiences, Koi Mil Gaya was followed by a sequel Krissh (2006) and Krrish 3 (2013). 4. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, and Preity Zinta, the movie explores complex relationships. It follows two individuals, Maya and Dev, who are in unhappy marriages. The two fall for each other and develop a connection that results in their extramarital affairs. Released in 2006, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna highlighted unconventional narratives. Whether commitment or love, the Karan Johar directorial throws light on every aspect of a relationship. It also features Amitabh Bachchan and Kirron Kher. If you are in a mood to watch a content based on a mature storyline, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna is the right pick for you. 5. Lakshya While Lakshya is considered one of Farhan Akhtar's best works, Preity Zinta's effort makes the movie more iconic. Touted to be a coming-of-age war drama, the film is written by Javed Akhtar as a response to the 1999 Kargil war discussions. Lakshya is among the finest war-based Indian movies. The movie boasts some of the best performances. What stands out the most is its compelling writing and the character arcs! Preity Zinta plays the role of a young journo in the movie, which was inspired by a real-life journalist. It follows a young boy, Karan Shergill (Hrithik Roshan), who has no aim in his life until he joins the army and his life takes an unexpected turn. Other than the above-mentioned titles, some of the other popular Preity Zinta movies include Chori Chori Chupke Chuke, Mission Kashmir, and The Hero: Love Story Of A Spy. On the work front, the actress will be next seen in Lahore 1947, starring opposite Sunny Deol. The Rajkumar Santoshi directorial movie is expected to release in the second half of 2025.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
People never say it is a hero-oriented film: Divya Dutta
Often mistaken for a Bengali because of her surname, actress Divya Dutta 's connection with Kolkata is one she never fails to talk about. She says, 'It feels good to be a Dutta in this city.' In town on Sunday for a wellness conclave named "The Common Thread – Together for Tomorrow's Wellness" hosted by Annantaa, the National Award-winning actress opened up about three decades in the industry, the changing landscape of working in films and what keeps the artiste inside her excited. Excerpts: 'It felt like Yash Chopra relaunched me in the most unassuming way' Talking about her big break in the industry, Divya heartily acknowledged: 'It was Yash Chopra's Veer Zaara that proved to be a turning point for me. But, I have to admit that I was scared of being typecast as the lead's best friend, like my role as Shabbo, Zara's friend.' My mom said, 'Do this role, you'll be remembered.' And she was right. When I walked out of the premiere, people were coming up to me for pictures. I was relaunched in the most unassuming way.' She also recalled a time when she signed 20 films and later learnt that 18 never started, and that she was replaced in the other two. She said: 'Rejection didn't sit well with me, but my mom would always listen patiently – having someone who listens really helps.' Not like we didn't have women-centric films before, but they were always called 'heroine-oriented.' You never hear 'hero-oriented' films. Now women characters have layers, grey zones, and stories beyond the usual, all thanks to OTT Pic: Anindya Saha Even after three decades in the industry, Divya still approaches every role with the nerves, thrill, and hunger of a newcomer. For her, acting is pure instinct. 'Acting can't be learnt. Acting is a feeling,' she says. On the set of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag , that instinct led to a moment of quiet magic. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo 'We were shooting a scene, and the director told me, 'Find the end yourself.' I was hugging Farhan and thinking, 'Is this the clichéd way to end?' Then I remembered an earlier scene where the father salutes young Milkha. I broke the hug and saluted. I didn't know where it came from. The set fell into pin-drop silence. That was the character's subconscious, not just mine.' Delhi-6 brought another turning point. 'When Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra called me, I asked, 'Is it a Punjabi role?' He said no. I had a monologue and I was nervous – Waheeda ji, Om ji, Abhishek were all there. That day he told me, 'Let Jalebi' – my character – 'take over the scene. Leave Divya out.' I learnt a lot that day. It did magic.' Divya in a still from Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Divya on the sets of Echoes of Valour The actress said, ' People say, 'Ma'am, aap toh kar loge. ' But they don't realise, I'm approaching a new role, a new unit, every single time. That nervousness is important.' In recent projects like Chhava, Bandish Bandits S2 and her upcoming Echoes of Valour , directed by Indira Dhar, she continues to break new ground. 'In my upcoming film, I play Shukla Bandopadhyay, mother of Captain Anirban Bandopadhyay. She visited us on set and told us stories about her martyred son. It was so emotionally overwhelming I had to ask the director for breaks. But I'm honoured I got to play her. The first look was launched at Cannes, and I'm so proud of it.' Quotes: Rejection didn't sit well with me, but my mom was my biggest believer I came to Mumbai with many dreams and hopes, but the journey is not always glamour – you have to work hard. The industry doesn't say no to your face, but you never know if you'll get the opportunity or not Pics: Anindya Saha Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Preity Zinta Poses With Yuzvendra Chahal's Rumoured GF RJ Mahvash In Jaipur
Last Updated: Preity Zinta was spotted with Yuzvendra Chahal's rumoured ladylove RJ Mahvash in Jaipur ahead of Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 match in the city. RJ Mahvash, who is rumoured to be dating cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, was recently spotted with Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta at the Rambagh Palace in Jaipur. She shared pictures on Instagram, in which she is seen posing with the Bollywood actress. The sighting comes just a day ahead of the IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, which will take place at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The viral pictures of Preity and Mahvash together have added fresh fuel to latter's dating rumours with Yuzvendra. On Sunday, RJ Mahvash took to Instagram to share a series of stunning photos featuring herself with Preity Zinta. In the first picture, the duo is seen posing gracefully on the ramp of the beautiful Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, with a peacock adding to the royal backdrop. Mahvash looked pretty in a bright pink sharara set, while Preity stunned in a vibrant yellow kurta set. Mahvash also posted solo shots from the palace. Captioning the post, she wrote, 'Isn't Zaara the most gorgeous? @realpz," referencing the actress' character from the film Veer Zaara, starring Shah Rukh Khan. Check out the post below! Fans Are Convinced Yuzvendra Chahal Clicked Rj Mahvash And Preity Zinta's Pictures Soon after the post went viral, netizens began speculating whether Yuzvendra Chahal was the one behind the camera. Reacting to Mahvash and Preity's photos, one netizen wrote, 'Chahal bhai clicking the photos…" Another comment read, 'Chahal Bhai Photography Skills," while another netizen commented, 'Camera man chahal bhai." RJ Mahvash And Yuzvendra Chahal's Dating Rumours Rumours of a relationship first started swirling when Mahvash and Chahal were spotted together following reports of his split from ex-wife Dhanashree Verma. Although Mahvash had previously brushed off the gossip, the speculation gained traction again after the two were seen enjoying a Champions Trophy match in Dubai. Meanwhile, Mahvash recently made her acting debut with Pyar Paisa Profit, a series inspired by Durjoy Datta's bestselling novel Now That You're Rich… Let's Fall In Love. The show, which is currently streaming on Amazon MX Player, stars Pratik Yadav, Mihir Ahuja, Neil Bhoopalam, Nitish Sharma, Shivangi Khedkar, and Ashish Raghav. First Published:
News18
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji's Hum Tum Was Almost Shelved? Yash Chopra Gave Small Budget, Reveals Director
Last Updated: As Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji's beloved rom-com Hum Tum returns to theatres, Kunal Kohli reflects on how Yash Chopra initially doubted the project, gave it a minimal budget. As Hum Tum gears up for its theatrical re-release, filmmaker Kunal Kohli is revisiting the rollercoaster journey behind the beloved 2004 romantic comedy. While the film has since become a cult favorite, starring Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji as a modern-day rom-com couple, its road to success was far from smooth. In a candid conversation with Radio Nasha, Kohli revealed that Hum Tum wasn't well-received at first—at least not by critics. 'If you go back and read the reviews, there wasn't a single good one," he admitted. 'I was so scared, I didn't even have the courage to ask why people didn't like it." Kunal also shed light on the film's shoestring budget, granted by the late Yash Chopra. 'We had a fixed budget of Rs 7.5 crore, and Yash ji told me—once this amount is used up, the film will release as is. That was the deal," he said. To put that in perspective, other Yash Raj Films of the time had much larger budgets: Mujhse Dosti Karoge was made for Rs 17 crore, Dhoom for around Rs 16 crore, and Veer Zaara cost a whopping Rs 35 crore. Even Salaam Namaste, which came out just after Hum Tum, was budgeted between Rs 18-19 crore. 'And I had to shoot outdoor scenes in Delhi and abroad—within that limited amount," Kohli added. One of the most debated elements during production was the use of animation. 'We had a Rs 2.5 crore allocation just for animation," he revealed. 'A lot of people said the story was strong enough and didn't need it. But we pushed ahead and found a new animation studio that did it for just Rs 50 lakhs. We shifted from 3D to 2D, used static backgrounds—basically got creative within our constraints." The turning point came when Yash Chopra watched the final cut. 'He called me and Adi (Aditya Chopra) to his room. Adi warned me that I might get scolded. But Yash ji surprised us—he said, 'You were right, I was wrong. This is a beautiful film.' I started crying. He hugged me and said, 'I will proudly put my name on this.' That meant the world to me." Despite all odds, Hum Tum went on to become a box office hit, and that same year, Kohli won the Filmfare Award for Best Director—ironically in a category that also featured Yash Chopra himself for Veer Zaara. 'I felt awkward," Kunal laughed. 'Just being nominated alongside him was enough for me." Two decades later, Hum Tum remains a landmark rom-com in Bollywood, known for its charming characters, witty writing, and its iconic animated sequences—proving that sometimes, the biggest wins come from the smallest beginnings. First Published:
Indian Express
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Yash Chopra didn't want his name on Hum Tum, gave small budget', reveals Kunal Kohli
Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji's 2004 rom-com Hum Tum is all set to re-release in theatres soon. In a recent interview, director Kunal Kohli reflected on the film's modest budget, provided by the late Yash Chopra, and the challenges he faced during its making. During a conversation with Radio Nasha Official, Kunal shared that contrary to the film's popularity, it didn't receive positive feedback initially. 'Even if I take out Hum Tum's reviews today, we won't even see a single good review. Not even one person gave it a positive review. I was so scared. I didn't even have to courage to call and ask people why they didn't like it,' he said. The director shared that Yash Chopra gave him a small budget to work on. 'There was nothing, only a fixed budget of Rs 7.5 crores. Yash ji gave a deadline with the budget, saying that as soon as this amount is finished, I will release the film as is. Right after Hum Tum, Saif and Preity's Salaam Namastey was made by YRF, it had a budget of around Rs 8-19 crores,' he said. Kunal added, 'Mujhse Dosti Karoge was made in Rs 17 crores, Dhoom was Rs 15-16 crores and Veer Zaara had a budget of around Rs 30-35 crores. So, Hum Tum's budget was really small in front of all these, and I had to do a foreign outdoor and Delhi outdoor shoot within that amount.' ALSO READ | Aamir Khan rejected Hum Tum because he was going through divorce, Hrithik Roshan was delivering flop after flop, recalls Kunal Kohli Hum Tum's shooting came with its own set of challenges. 'There was also a Rs 2.5 crore budget allotted for animation. Many people said that don't put animation, story is good, and there's no requirement. But then, we got a new animation studio that did it in Rs 50 lakhs. We came from 3D to 2D, and kept the background static in a few scenes. However, everything changed when Yash Chopra saw the final cut of Hum Tum. 'Yash ji saw the final output in the editing room and he asked me and Adi to come to his room with him. Adi said that now you have made your film, get ready to get scolded by him. Yash ji said, 'You all were right, I was wrong, this is a beautiful film',' he revealed. Kunal Kohli continued, 'I started crying. He got up and hugged me. He said that he will proudly put my name on this. He had to mention that because he had a thought process that if he doesn't like the film, he won't put his name on it. He said that I haven't seen such a film ever. Ab chale na chale, upar waale par hai.' That same year, Kunal Kohli won the Best Director award for Hum Tum—a moment he admitted felt awkward, as he accepted it in front of industry stalwarts, including Yash Chopra, who was also nominated for Veer-Zaara. 'Hum Tum got the best director award in that year, when Yash ji was also nominated for Veer Zaara. I felt a little embarassed, because I was even happy being nominated with such names.'
