Bollywood’s camaraderie shines through in Celina Jaitly’s viral birthday message to Preity Zinta, recounting a dramatic 2006 showdown in the US that solidified their lifelong friendship. Despite personal hardships like divorce and child custody issues, Celina’s post brims with gratitude for Preity’s bold intervention.
The incident occurred amid the star-studded ‘Heat’ world tour with Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Sushmita Sen, and others. In America, Celina endured discriminatory behavior from local promoters, but Preity, true to her fauji roots, confronted them head-on. Celina’s X post hails her as ‘Preity Zinta, great by name, brigade commander by temperament – Happy Birthday to this army daughter of grit and valor!’
Detailing the memory, Celina wrote, ‘On her birthday, recalling 2006 Heat tour troubles in the US with organizers, which Preity saw. She spoke up for me authentically, like a true soldier’s child.’ As a twin mom facing life’s curveballs, Celina views Preity as the backbone of empowered femininity, her courage unmatched.
No on-screen collaborations link them, yet their army family ties create an unbreakable alliance. This throwback not only celebrates Preity’s milestone birthday but reignites appreciation for quiet heroes in Tinseltown. In an industry of spotlights, Preity’s off-stage heroism reminds us that real stars lift others up, especially in foreign lands where vulnerability strikes hardest.