The ever ebullient Preity Zinta is currently busy shooting for The Last Lear – the first English film of her career, with Planman Motion Pictures. Here’s an exclusive TSI pop-peep into the mind of the maiden
TSI | Issue Dated: April 15, 2007
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Favourite city
Mumbai! That’s where I have my house, my dogs, my friends.
Favourite city abroad
New York and Rome. (With a smile she adds, “I think I was an Italian in my previous life.” She also loves France and Europe as
a whole).
Motto Live and let live!
The best way to make your dreams come true is To wake up!
Education English Honours and then an advanced course in criminal psychology (She believes “knowledge is awareness because education provides a platform and helps one fail with dignity and be humble about success.”)
If I had THE time and energy I would Bring out a newspaper.
Worst thing about being an actor You’ve got to be perfect everytime.
Best thing about being an actor You can live many lives in one lifetime.
Never say no to Kids! Their love is unconditional.
On hard work Have to keep working because everytime I chill out, people think I’m getting married . . . so, I sign a film!
I believe in Destiny, for it opens a larger door when one is shut . . . I am a normal human being.
On new heroines 16-17-year-olds don’t stand a chance nowadays. The audience doesn’t want awkward teenagers.
Favourite heroine Meryl Streep
Favourite actor Al Pacino
Favourite film (Not in order of Preference)1. Jaane Bhi do Yaaro 2. The Godfather 3. The Last of the Mohicans4. A Fish Called Wanda
Discovered by Shekhar Kapur
Favourite co-stars in Bollywood (Not in order of preference)
SRK – I did my first film with him and will always love him. After all, he waited 25 years for me in Veer Zara and in Kal Ho Na Ho, he died for me!
Hrithik – is very talented and my best friend’s husband.
Abhishek – is a crazy Aquarian.
Saif – Exceptionally talented and my best buddy!
Aamir – Exceptionally talented and a lot of fun.
Salmaan – Jokes all the time!
Akshay – most health conscious!
Mr. Bachchan – He is a legend and a pleasure to work with.
Favourite director
Yash Chopra – just something else!
Farhan Akhtar – futuristic
Karan Johar – love him!
Further adds that she also loved working with Kundan Shah and Abbas-Mastan, and has worked the maximum number of times with first-time directors.