From dancing in the gashing waters for 'Liril' to eating 'Perk' during a hunger strike, Preity Zinta has come a long, long way. A graduate in Psychology, she was first spotted by Mani Ratnam, who saw the potential of this young model and offered her a role in Dil Se opposite Shahrukh Khan. Inspite of being a small role, it proved to be a very big opportunity for her.

And with her next venture with Abbas Mastan's blockbuster Soldier, for which she won the Filmfare New Face award, Preity Zinta had arrived.

Full of talent and surprises, she astonished everyone with the immediate next two roles that she essayed with Sangharsh and Kya Kehna, two completely serious character roles.

She followed her new found success with a string of movies including Dillagi, Farz Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Mission Kashmir and Dil Chahta Hai. But she really hit the highway in 2003 with her performances in The Hero and with the big hit that Koi... Mil Gaya proved to be.

She followed her success with other memorable performances with Kal Ho Na Ho, Lakshya, Veer Zara and the coming of age story with Salaam Namaste. Her forthcoming releases include Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Krrish and Janeman.