Zinta to play a gangster?

It seems Bollywood’s dimpled beauty Preity Zinta, who is busy making her way back to the big screen and trying to resurrect her professional acting career, has now become a much in demand actress and will soon be seen playing the role of a gangster in director Dhulia’s film.

It’s reported that the actress has given a green light to play a mobster in director Tigmanshu Dhulia’s next ‘Jai Ramji’. However, she has not yet officially signed the project and will do it sometime soon.

Speaking about Preity agreeing to do the film, director Dhulia stated, "Preity Zinta liked the script and has agreed to work in the film. However, I have not yet formally signed her, as she is busy with IPL and is not in Mumbai. The formalities should be completed once she is back in the city.”

Preity to shoot in UP for the gangster movie Tigmanshu Dhulia also revealed that the gangster movie will be shot in Uttar Pradesh and in his movie Preity will be sharing screen space with Arjun Rampal, Irrfan Khan and Randeep Hooda.

"It is a gangster movie, set in eastern UP. Preity will be a part of the gang. The rest of the cast includes, Arjun Rampal, Irrfan Khan and Randeep Hooda. The film is going on floors in July and should be complete by December-January. And we hope to release the film soon after that,” stated Dhulia.

Preity to act with the Deols: After making her debut on television with the TV series 'Guinness World Records’, Preity has gained a lot of attention from filmmakers, and it seems that the actress has also acquired a leading role in Anil Sharma’s 3D action thriller ‘Masters’.

Touted to be a big budgeted project, in this film the actress will be seen sharing frames with Priyanka and the four Deols, namely Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Abhay Deol.

Confirming the news about Preity being part of the film ‘Masters’, a source stated, "There are three slots which are still vacant. Sharma has previously worked with Preity and Priyanka in The Hero. And so he would love to have both the actresses on-board again."

Preity Zinta not planning to sell stake in Kings XI Punjab

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Bollywood actress Preity Zinta has said that she will never exit the IPL franchise. She has been quoted in media reports saying that the plan was to offload stake.

She added that a rumour was going around of selling the franchise. "I don't think I will ever go out of it completely because to me it's my baby. I have worked very hard for it. I have given my life to it. I can't just wash my hands off it. But I think now it is settled and is in its own zone". The franchise was bought for $ 76 million. Subsequently the franchise's contract was cancelled by the BCCI, but got a reprieve from the court.

Preity Zinta enjoying her 36th birthday

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta celebrates her 36th birthday today. She is not from film background but forayed into Bollywood through Dil Se in 1998 after graduating in Criminal Psychology. There was no stopping for this bubbly actress after tasting the Bollywood waters.

Preity has acted in over 30 films till date. Some of her hit films include Soldier, Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega, Mission Kashmir, Dil Chahta Hai, Koi Mil Gaya, Kal Ho Na Ho, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Heroes and others. And she gone beyond films to entertain the public. Yes, being the owner of IPL team Kings XI Punjab, she is entertaining the masses in the form cricket, which is like religion in India.

Preity Zinta pips Dalai Lama in race for Himachal mark represetative

The Himachalis clearly know a lot more than growing very good apples. When it came to deciding between Nobel laureate Dalai Lama and Bollywood actor Preity Zinta as their brand ambassador to promote tourism, they pitched for the starlet.

And for good reasons. Zinta was born and educated in Himachal Pradesh before she went on to establish herself as an actor. What got the Himachal government really keen on Zinta was her concern for environment, for which she has become known internationally.

Preity Zinta performing in new flick ‘Mere Brother ki Dulhan’

Sources says that Bollywood actress, Preity Zinta is all set to make her comeback to Bollywood with Yash Raj Film’s next film, ‘Mere Brother ki Dulhan’. Imran Khan, Katrina Kaif and Preity Zinta are the lead roles in this film. Ali Abbas Zafar is the director of this movie.

Aditya Chopra is the producer and the film music was composed by Sohail Sen. ‘Mere Brother ki Dulhan’ is a romantic comedy film. Preity Zinta will be doing a new glamorous role in this film. Preity Zinta’s recent movies such are ‘Heaven on Earth’ and ‘Har Pall’. The actress has won the Best Actress award for her performance in ‘Heaven on Earth’ at 2008 Chicago International Film Festival. Now, she plans for her comeback to Bollywood with ‘Mere Brother ki Dulhan’.

Preity supportive

Actress Preity Zinta surprised Hrithik Roshan when she complimented him for his performance in Kites, which has got a drubbing at the box office. “Hey Duggu! You looked like a god in Kites! Sigh! Saw it today! You did a great job in the movie,” Preity posted on Hrithik’s Twitter page.

Hrithik replied saying: “Hey Pree! Courageous of you complimenting me for Kites! But don’t say it too loud, somebody might hear you.”

Preity Zinta appointed ambassador of UNAIDS

Bollywood’s pretty actress Preity Zinta, known for associating herself with social causes, has been officially appointed.

As a goodwill ambassador in India for the Joint United Nations Program ‘UNAIDS.’

The actress signed a confirmation letter affirming her role as UNAIDS ambassador at the United Nations office in Delhi.

On Thursday, where coordinator for UNAIDS in India Charles Gilks presented Preity with the Red Ribbon an official symbol of fight against HIV/AIDS.

As an ambassador for the UNAIDS, the actress will be promoting awareness on HIV prevention, cure, treatment and support, focusing mainly on women, children and the oppressed.

“I will be the voice for the voiceless. I see my appointment as a great opportunity to bring the realities faced.

By people living with HIV to the forefront and to call attention to the injustices faced by them,” said feisty actress.

Preity’s IPL team to be part of the initiative Pretty Bollywood lass also revealed that her IPL team Kings XI Punjab will also take part in the program to spread AIDS awareness. The Kings XI Punjab’s players will be sporting red ribbons during the IPL matches to show their support for the cause.

The team’s captain Kumar Sangakkara is already known to be associated with the UNAIDS campaign in his homeland Sri Lanka. “In our next match, a person living with HIV will toss the coin. This is to send across an important message that we shouldn't discriminate against people living with HIV,” announced Preity.

A short film on HIV/AIDS awareness As part of the initiative the actress will also work in a public service short film on HIV/AIDS. The film will be made in Hindi, Punjabi and English to spread information on the infection. Preity will also be travelling to rural areas starting from Punjab to make people aware of how to keep the deadly disease at bay.

She will also try to encourage people to be no-judgmental towards drug users, female sex workers and homosexuals. "Bringing change requires a change in the hearts and minds of people. I will try to be the voice of the voiceless. Famous people can always take an issue to the forefront," she said.

Priety - Tomboy of Bollywood?

Preity Zinta, 'dimple girl' of Bollywood, was stuck in Delhi's airport toilet for more than ten minutes! Luckily though, she managed to climb up and jumb over the toilet stall's wall.

Meanwhile, folks outside repeatedly called out her name. Preity tweeted in her Twitter account after the incident, that she thought she was going todie because of her claustrophobia [fear of closed spaces].

Zinta had no other option apart from jumping over the wall, as a result. The actress also quipped that being a tomboy during her youth came to her rescue!

Zinta mentions in her tweet that the public was cheering her on during her moment of glory. Now.

Whether the folks calling out for Preity were commending her courage or questioning her safety, only Zinta and her spectators can tell you!

However, the Bollywood actress did tell us that she pulled a muscle in her arm, yet provided entertainment to everyone at the same time!

Now, Preity Zinta to look for work in Hollywood?

If the latest B-town buzz is to be believed, Bollywood’s dimpled beauty Preity Zinta is packing her bags these days as she’s all set to shift base to LA.Preity has been out of the limelight for a quite a long time now, and grapevine has it that the actress is now setting up her own house in Los Angeles.

Sources reveal that the actress is planning to hire an agent in Hollywood, as she wants to try and get some Hollywood projects as well!The actress recently completed a short executive course at the Harvard Business School in the US.

At the same time she indulged herself in Ballroom dancing course with choreographer Sandip Soparkar.It seems that during the course of her stay.

In the US, Preity fell in love with the place, which is why she is reportedly busy doing up her new apartment there.Well, let’s see how Hollywood treats pretty Preity!

Preity Zinta is leaving Bollywood for Harvard

Preity Zinta is leaving Bollywood for B-school. “Yes, I’m going to the Harvard Business School to study.

A short executive course in negotiating and deal-making,” she says.

“I thought that since I spend so much time in the US, I might as well use the experience better.

I applied to Harvard and got accepted, so I’m quite kicked about going there next month.”

So does this keen interest in business mean we won’t be seeing her much on the big screen?

“Not at all,” she says, “I want to make sure that I can balance acting and business.

In fact, I’m currently buried under a pile of scripts and am reading each one to make sure that.

I don’t miss out on anything good. I want to do a role that I’ve never done before.” She’s also busy with.

The television show Behind the Seams which she is hosting and producing. But Zinta admits that she hasn’t watched television for the past two months. “TV soaps have these close-ups of people in dark black kohl and it really scares me,” she says. “Reality shows are also staged, so there’s nothing real in them.

So what’s there to watch?” Behind the Seams too is a kind of reality show as it takes you through the journey of the Kings XI Punjab team. “It’s a reality show but there’s no acting involved. It’s about cricketers and you really can’t expect cricketers to start acting,” she laughs.