Preity Zinta recalls playing homemaker in ‘Batwara 1947’, says women had 'No Choice' back then
- Posted on August 6, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Preity Zinta discusses her experience portraying a domestic character in 'Batwara 1947', reflecting on the limited agency women faced during that historical period. The actress, who has been focused on family life in Los Angeles with her husband Gene Goodenough, opened up about receiving a compelling film proposal from her former 'Dil Chahta Hai' collaborator Aamir Khan. Despite maintaining selective involvement in cinema over the past decade, this project reignited her professional interest.
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Preity Zinta recalls playing homemaker in ‘Batwara 1947’, says women had 'No Choice' back then
Preity Zinta had been happily raising her twins in Los Angeles with her American husband Gene Goodenough when she received a call from her ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ co-star, Aamir Khan. A film offer from him wasn't entirely unexpected, she had continued to get offers over the decade since she moved to the US after marriage, even though she'd turned them all down.
