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Movie enthusiasts couldn’t get enough of Bollywood stars and want a Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta reunion after watching them during Saturday’s Indian Premier League match. Many of them highlighted the actors’ enduring appeal and expressed a strong desire for a reunion on the big screen.
Shah Rukh had put on a white T-shirt and sunglasses, while Preity looked stunning in a white kurti and a red Phulkari dupatta. Several netizens shared pictures of the stars on social media, with one noting: “Ho gayi aaj ki Veer Zaara complete (Today’s Veer Zaara is complete).”
Fans want Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta reunion
King Khan and Pretty Zinta have indeed had a prominent collaboration on screen, dating back to 1998. Preity Zinta’s debut film – Mani Ratnam’s romantic drama ‘Dil Se’ – had her share screen with Khan. Then they reunited in Kal Ho Naa Ho in 2003.
Next, the actors could be seen together again in 2004 Veer Zaara and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna in 2006. Besides these films, Preity also had memorable cameos in a couple of popular songs featuring Shah Rukh, including Deewangi Deewangi from Om Shanti Om.
Shah Rukh, last seen in the superhit Dunki, is yet to announce his next project. Meanwhile, Preity is set to return to movies through Rajkumar Santoshi’s period drama Lahore 1947. For the time being, let’s have a look at three top movies starring the duo.
Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta Movies
1. Kal Ho Naa Ho
Directed by Nikkhil Advani, Kal Ho Naa Ho is about Naina, an introverted, perpetually depressed girl, whose life takes a turn when she meets Aman. But Aman has a secret of his own. Embroiled in all this is Naina’s best friend, Rohit, who is hiding his love for her.
Year of release: 2003
Rating on IMDb: 7.9/10
2. Veer-Zaara
This Yash Chopra directorial is a saga of love, separation, courage and sacrifice. Love blooms between an Indian pilot, Veer Pratap Singh, and a Pakistani girl, Zaara Hayaat Khan. But mind you, this isn’t your conventional love story, but one that is inspirational and legendary.
Year of release: 2004
Rating on IMDb: 7.8/10
3. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Directed by Karan Johar, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna is about how two couples’ lives intersect and they each question their own marriage. It’s about Dev (former footballer) and Rhea (fashion editor) and Maya (kindergarten teacher) and Rishi (event planner).
Year of release: 2006
Rating on IMDb: 6/10