April 9, 2025
🧡 Bollywood Glam Meets Cricket Fever in Dharamshala
Bollywood actress and Punjab Kings (PBKS) co-owner Preity Zinta once again stole the spotlight during the IPL 2024 showdown between PBKS and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Dharamshala on May 5, 2024. Dressed in a classic white salwar kameez paired with a vibrant red phulkari dupatta, the actress radiated elegance and charm — instantly sending social media into a frenzy.
Fans flooded platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram with admiration for her ageless beauty, with many calling her the “Female Anil Kapoor” — a humorous yet heartfelt nod to the actor known for defying aging.
🗣️ Social Media Reactions: “Still Zaara After All These Years”
Fans couldn’t stop raving about how Preity Zinta looks exactly like she did in ‘Veer-Zaara’ (2004). From her hairstyle to her glow, many said she hasn’t aged a day. One tweet read:
“Preity Zinta is still giving early 2000s charm! The real timeless beauty! #VeerZaaraVibes”
Others jokingly demanded to know her skincare secrets, while a few fans even suggested she has “paused time like Anil Kapoor.”
🧢 Preity Zinta’s Passion for PBKS Shines On
Beyond her looks, Preity was fully in team-owner mode — cheering loudly, waving the team flag, and celebrating key moments like MS Dhoni’s dismissal with pure joy. She also continued her tradition of distributing PBKS jerseys to fans, creating a vibrant atmosphere in the stands.
However, this well-meaning gesture led to an unexpected scuffle as spectators rushed to grab the freebies. Local police had to step in to manage the crowd and restore order.
🏏 Match Recap: CSK Wins, But Preity Wins Hearts
The match ended with CSK defeating PBKS by 28 runs, but for many fans, the real win was seeing Preity Zinta back in the stadium, embracing the energy and emotion of IPL cricket.
Her photos from the evening quickly went viral, proving once again that Preity Zinta isn’t just a Bollywood legend — she’s an IPL icon too.
