Actor Preity Zinta has once again made her stance clear on issues of identity and respect, responding firmly to a comment that labelled her a “trophy” during a recent interaction on X. The remark came as she celebrated the strong performance of her IPL team, Punjab Kings, but the actor used the moment to address a broader concern.
In her reply, Preity rejected the idea with a mix of clarity and wit, stating that women should never be reduced to objects. She pointed out that while trophies are owned and displayed, women deserve to be valued as individuals, with a place in people’s lives and hearts rather than being treated as possessions. Her response quickly resonated with many online, drawing attention to the language often used around women in public spaces.
Amid the conversation, Preity also spoke about her return to films, offering an update on her upcoming project Lahore 1947. She shared that she had long wanted to be part of a period drama, which led her to sign the film. The project reunites her with Rajkumar Santoshi, a director she admires, and co-star Sunny Deol.
Describing the film’s narrative, Preity said it explores a love story set against a backdrop of division and conflict, a theme that drew her to the script. With both her candid response and upcoming work, the actor continues to stay in the spotlight for all the right reasons.