Bollywood actress Preity Zinta recently encountered an unpleasant situation with the paparazzi in Mumbai. While entering a venue, Zinta, who is currently filming for the upcoming period drama Lahore 1947, was surrounded by photographers, causing her discomfort.
Dressed casually, the Veer Zaara actress was caught off guard by the sudden influx of cameras. As per reports, she expressed her startled state, stating, "Guys, you all are scaring me, please." Despite the initial surprise, Zinta maintained her composure, offering a smile and wave before entering the venue.
This incident has sparked discussions online, with netizens criticising the paparazzi's aggressive approach. Many fans expressed their disapproval on social media, highlighting the importance of respecting celebrities' privacy. Comments included, "It's true… give the woman space to walk and for her to hear who she's talking to on the phone. The paps are borderline rude. It’s unacceptable!" and "Rubbish you guys invading people’s privacy stop your nonsense it’s not funny."
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Speaking of Preity, she is an avid social media user. She recently made headlines for dropping a heartfelt comment on her Dil Se co-star Manish Koirala’s Instagram post. Her sweet note read, “I will never forget how lovely, welcoming & generous you were to me in Dil Se. Thanks to you I started my film journey on such a positive note. You never made me feel I was working with a superstar & nurtured me on the shoot - always smiling, accommodating & ready for rehearsal & suggestions. You will always be Hero on & off camera.”
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Coming to the professional front, as mentioned above, Preity is currently shooting for Lahore 1947. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan Productions, it marks Zinta's return to the big screen after a hiatus. The film, co-starring Sunny Deol and his son Karan Deol, is slated for release on Republic Day 2025.
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