Updated on: 31 January, 2024 12:20 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Preity Zinta, the OG-dimpled beauty, has been our forever crush ever since her debut movie, Dil Se. Born in the scenic city of Shimla, the actress turns a year older today. While she is a criminal psychologist by profession, her passion lies in front of the camera. On her birthday, let’s see some evergreen characters played by Pretiy Zinta that are highly relatable to every millennial.
1. Naina Catherine Kapur: Kal Ho Naa Ho
You would be lying if you never imagined yourself in the blue and beige lehenga from the film's song, Maahi Ve. Preity Zinta, as Naina, was highly relatable to every millennial coming from a typical Indian family.Irritated, annoyed, finds flaws in everything, has stopped believing in love, barely has any friends, and survives on books. That's Naina Catherine Kapur for you. But we equally love her other side, where she falls in love with Aman (Shah Rukh Khan) but finds her true soulmate in Rohit (Saif Ali Khan).
2. Ambar Malhotra: Salaam Namaste
Preity Zinta did it way before Kareena Kapoor Khan could become the bubbly, love-yourself gal. Ambar Malhotra, a radio jockey in Australia, hates two things the most: marriage and people who are not on time.However, things take a drastic turn when she meets Nikhil Arora (Saif Ali Khan). While the two fall in love, they discover they want different things from life. Ambar was the perfect combination of beauty and brains; she loved living life to the fullest.
3. Nisha Malhotra: Koi...Mil Gaya
Think of an empathetic, helpful girl who would stand up against the bullies and believe in potential; think Nisha Malhotra from Koi...Mil Gaya. The actress took the year 2003 by storm with her hairstyle and the bodycon pink dress from the song, Idhar Chala Main Udhar Chala.While you may not be able to relate to Hrithik Roshan or Jaadu, you'll certainly find yourself smiling every time Preity comes on screen.
4. Shalini: Dil Chahta Hai
A redefining role for her career, Preity Zinta as Shalini was a breath of fresh air. Dil Chahta Hai was one movie that showcased her true potential. Her curly hair and dimpled smile will never run out of style.
5. Riya Saran: Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
A boss-babe, a doted mother, and a loyal wife - any woman would be able to relate to Riya Saran from Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. However, despite giving her all, she found herself in a failed marriage.Preity Zinta was a true blue fashion icon in the film who made every woman want her wardrobe.
