Preity Zinta finally broke her silence over a long-standing rumor about her relationship with Salman Khan. On December 28, the actress responded to a fan’s question on X/Twitter saying she had never ever dated Salman. Preity clarified that Salman is like family to her as her “closest friend” and also added that he shares a good friendship with her husband, Gene Goodenough.
She humorously wrote, “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 made this response barely days after Preity shared the throwback photos with Salman to wish him a happy 59th birthday.
The images included one from the sets of Dabangg 3, featuring Salman in his iconic Chulbul Pandey avatar with Preity dressed as a cop; another shows Salman resting his hand on her shoulder, and a third featuring a warm hug between the two.
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Preity also posted a cute birthday note, writing: “Happy Burrday @BeingSalmanKhan. Just wanna say I love you the mostest. Rest will tell you when I speak to you… and yes, we need more photos, otherwise I will keep posting the same old ones! Ting.”
Happy Burrday @BeingSalmanKhan Just wanna say I love you the mostest Rest will tell you when I speak to you ….. and yes we need more photos otherwise I will keep posting the same old ones ! Ting pic.twitter.com/XLVHxTIFY6
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) December 27, 2024
Preity and Salman had shared screen space in many successful films, including Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Jaan-E-Mann, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, and Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha. Preity is set to feature in film Lahore 1947, while Salman is preparing for his upcoming film Sikandar by AR Murugadoss, which is supposed to hit screens on Eid 2025.
The eternal friendship has been a topic of much affection among fans, and Preity’s candid response has once again showcased the deep bond she shares with the superstar.