Preity Zinta On Balancing 'VIBE' Shoot, Kids In US

Key Highlights:

• Script drew her to the project: Preity Zinta said she chose "VIBE" purely based on the script, having laughed a lot while reading it for the first time.
• Hectic shuttle between countries: The actress revealed the shoot was demanding as her children live in America, requiring frequent travel between India and the US.
• Worth the effort: Despite the hectic schedule, Preity called the experience a mix of hard work, fun and discovery.
• Comeback after 8-year hiatus: Preity recently returned to films with "Batwara 1947," released on August 14, 2026, after Aamir Khan Productions backed the Rajkumar Santoshi-directed film.
• "VIBE" releases September 18: The film, directed by Kunal Kemmu, also stars Kemmu himself, Sparsh Shrivastava and debutant Vanshika Dhir.

Mumbai: Actress Preity Zinta has opened up about the hectic schedule of shooting for her upcoming project "VIBE."

Speaking exclusively to IANS, she revealed that she had to juggle her professional commitments in India with her children based in America. Talking about her film "VIBE," Preity shared that her decision to take up the project was primarily driven by its script. She said she immediately connected with the material and found herself laughing while reading it, which gave her confidence that the finished film would strike a similar chord with audiences.

Why She Chose 'VIBE'

Preity shared, "Number one, how did I choose it? Based on the script. When I first read the script, I really enjoyed it. I laughed a lot. Toh mujhe laga, agar main as an actor itna has rahi hoon, so I'm sure once the actors perform in it and it's put together, it'll be wow. And it's a fun vibe, a fun ride, as you'd say. So definitely, it was based on the script."

Balancing Motherhood And A Hectic Shoot

The "Soldier" actress also spoke about juggling her work schedule with her responsibilities as a mother. Preity revealed that the shoot was hectic because her children are in America, which meant she had to frequently shuffle between the two countries. Despite the demanding schedule and frequent travel, the actress said the experience was worth the effort.

"I was already doing something intense, so I wanted to balance that out by doing something fun. And if it's hectic, yes, it is hectic because my kids are in America, so I had to shuffle between the two countries. But it was worth it. It was a lot of hard work, a lot of fun, and a lot of discovery. So yes, I enjoyed it."

From 'Dil Se' To IPL: Preity Zinta's Two-Decade Career

Preity Zinta made her acting debut in 1998 with "Dil Se" and "Soldier," winning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She went on to become one of Hindi cinema's leading actresses through the 2000s, with roles in "Kal Ho Naa Ho" (2003) — which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress — "Veer-Zaara" (2004), "Koi... Mil Gaya," and "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna." Beyond acting, Zinta has also built a significant business profile as a co-owner of the IPL franchise Punjab Kings since 2008, a role she has often said she prioritised heavily during a stretch of her career — making her comeback to leading roles, first with "Batwara 1947" and now "VIBE," a notable return to full-time acting.

Her Return To Films And Personal Life

Preity Zinta has returned to the silver screen after an eight-year hiatus with the period drama "Batwara 1947." Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and backed by Aamir Khan Productions, the Sunny Deol starrer was released in theatres on August 14, 2026.

On the personal front, Preity Zinta is based in Los Angeles, California, where she lives with her husband, American financial analyst Gene Goodenough, and their twins, Jai and Gia.

The actress tied the knot with Goodenough in February 2016. The couple became parents to twins in 2021 through surrogacy.

About 'VIBE'

Talking about "VIBE," the film features Kunal Kemmu in the lead alongside Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava, and debutant Vanshika Dhir. "VIBE," directed by Kunal, is slated to arrive in theatres on September 18.

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