Preity Zinta
, known for her memorable performances in classic films like ‘Dil Se’, ‘Sangharsh’, ‘Kya Kehna’, ‘Salaam Namaste’, ‘Veer Zaara’, and ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’, continues to captivate audiences on social media. Her recent snapshots donning traditional salwar kameez during the IPL have garnered widespread praise and admiration.
Fans remain enthralled by Preity Zinta’s vivacious and outgoing persona off-screen.
Abbas and Mustan, who directed her in Soldier, fondly reminisce about their initial encounter with the actress, where they were struck by her vibrant energy and zest for life.
Abbas Mustan cast Preity Zinta opposite
Bobby Deol
in their film Soldier. In a recent interview with Radio Nasha, Abbas disclosed that producer
Ramesh Taurani
arranged a meeting with Preity. Initially, she was slated to work on a film directed by Shekhar Kapoor, but as the shoot for that film had not yet begun, she became available for Soldier.
Mustan remembered meeting Preity at Taurani’s office, “Us zamaane mein auditions hote nahin the (Back in the day, there were no auditions).”
He recalled how she sat down in front of them and talked non-stop for 15 minutes, not allowing them to say a word.”In those 15 minutes, usne itni badbad ki and humko ek word bolne hi nahi diya usne”, he said.
Despite this, they instantly liked her and felt she was perfect for the role due to her cheerful and authentic demeanor.
The duo further disclosed that Taurani signed her for a three films,
‘Soldier’
, ‘Kya Kehna’, and another project.
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