Preity Zinta once addressed being the second choice for Kal Ho Naa Ho after Kareena Kapoor. During a candid chat with Karan Johar, the actress said the film was destined for her and compared the situation to a pair of jeans someone tried on but never bought

The teaser of Batwara 1947 offers a powerful look at India’s independence and Partition, highlighting courage and resilience amid tragedy. Starring Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, and Preity Zinta, the Rajkumar Santoshi directorial is set for release on August 14, 2026