Preity Zinta reacts on loan controversy of Rs 18 crore, talks about paid PR
Preity Zinta addressed the rumors about the alleged Rs 18 crore loan and said that these reports were “fake news”. The actress also revealed why she prefers organic social media engagement over paid PR.
Preity Zinta recently addressed the controversy surrounding reports about an alleged Rs 18 crore loan during an interaction with fans on X. The actor also talked about paid PR, fake news and the impact of social media while celebrating Punjab Kings’ strong performance in the Indian Premier League.
during the question and answer sessionPreeti said that she enjoys social media because it allows her to connect with people directly without relying on paid promotions.
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She wrote, “I don’t know how to answer this question, but social media has completely changed the game. I love it because it gives me a direct opportunity to connect with people. I’m not a big fan of paid media or buying PR, so this kind of organic connection is a big plus for me.”
However, he also pointed out the negative aspect of social media and said that anyone with a phone and a camera can now behave like a paparazzi. He said that people can buy followers, views and likes and claimed that he has seen both business personalities and people from the film industry doing the same.
Preeti clarified that she doesn’t judge others for using such strategies, but it’s not something she personally believes in.
He further talked about fake news and recalled the rumors that surfaced after his visit to the Maha Kumbh Mela.
Addressing the controversy, she wrote, “Some time ago I had gone to the Maha Kumbh Mela and suddenly this fabricated news came about me that I had taken a loan of Rs 18 crore and had not returned it and blah blah blah. Some journalist wrote about it, another journalist copied that post and it spread like wildfire.”
He said that despite repeatedly clarifying that the reports were false, people continued to question him about it and make comments online.
all about controversy
The controversy centered on allegations that Preity Zinta had a loan of Rs 18 crore “Writ off” from New India Cooperative Bank under suspicious circumstances. In early 2025, political opponents of the BJP claimed that the loan was waived off in exchange for promoting political narratives on social media.
Zinta dismissed the claims as “fake news” and a smear campaign. He clarified that though he had an overdraft facility with the bank years ago, he had paid off his dues and closed the account long before the controversy started.
On the work front, Preity is all set to make a comeback in Bollywood Lahore 1947Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced under the banner of Aamir Khan. The film also stars Sunny Deol and will be released this year.