Actress Preity Zinta recently addressed a long-standing rumor about her relationship with Salman Khan, following her heartfelt birthday wishes for the superstar on his 59th birthday. The bubbly actress, who shares a strong camaraderie with Salman, denied ever dating him, calling him “family” and a “closest friend.”
In a candid interaction on X (formerly Twitter), Preity responded to a fan’s question about their rumored relationship. “No, not at all! He is family & my closest friend and my husband’s friend too…just in case you were wondering. Sorry! Couldn’t resist,” she quipped, putting the speculation to rest.
Preity had earlier posted a series of throwback pictures with Salman to mark his birthday. One photo featured Salman in his Chulbul Pandey avatar alongside Preity in a cop uniform from the sets of Dabangg 3. Another showed the duo sharing a warm hug, highlighting their close bond.
The duo has delivered hits together in films like Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Jaan-E-Mann, and Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega. While Preity gears up for her upcoming project Lahore 1947, Salman is busy with AR Murugadoss’ Sikandar, set for an Eid 2025 release.
Preity, who debuted in Bollywood with Mani Ratnam’s Dil Se, continues to charm fans with her vibrant persona and close ties with industry colleagues. Meanwhile, her warm camaraderie with Salman remains a testament to their enduring friendship.