Preity Zinta donates Rs 1.10 crore to help Army widows, children after Op Sindoor
She said, 'It's both an honour and a responsibility to support the courageous families of our soldiers. While we can never fully repay the sacrifices made by our armed forces, we can stand beside their families and help them move forward.'She added, 'We are incredibly proud of our soldiers and remain steadfast in our support for the nation and its brave protectors.'Meanwhile, on the work front, the actor is all set to make her big-screen comeback with the highly anticipated film 'Lahore 1947', where she stars opposite Sunny Deol. Produced by Aamir Khan and set against the backdrop of India's partition, the film marks her significant return after a prolonged break from cinema.Trending Reel
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