Bollywood actress Preity Zinta recently addressed a question from a netizen on social media regarding her relationship with actor Salman Khan. On Friday, Zinta posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) to wish Salman Khan on his birthday. In response, a user inquired, “Have you and Salman ever been on a date?”
In her reply, Zinta clarified that Salman Khan is like family to her, emphasizing that the two have never dated. She explained, “We have never dated. He is like family to me, and he is also a good friend to my husband.” She apologized if her response surprised anyone. The exchange quickly went viral, with many social media users expressing frustration over the inappropriate nature of the question. Some even criticized the question directed at a married actress.
Preity Zinta, who made her Bollywood debut in Dil Se (1998), is known for her roles in numerous successful films, including Premante Idera and Raj Kumaru in Telugu cinema. After taking a break from acting following her 2018 film Bhaiaji Superhit, she is currently working on the project Lahore 1947. Zinta and Salman Khan, who have shared screen space in films such as Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega and Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, have maintained a close friendship. Every year, Zinta posts a birthday message for Salman, sharing photos with him. On December 27, she shared a playful birthday post, expressing, “We need to click more pictures together, or else I will keep posting the old ones.” Her posts garnered significant attention from fans.