Preity Zinta responds to a viral paparazzi clip that alleges she ignored Aamir Khan during promotions for her upcoming film, “Batwara 1947.” She says there was no awkwardness and that she simply did not notice him, adding that she was moving quickly between promotional activities.
Zinta also criticizes the way the video is presented online, calling it clickbait and saying it is intended to promote negativity. Across outlets, she reiterates her respect and admiration for Aamir Khan and clarifies that her focus at the time was getting to the next part of the promotion schedule.
The reporting places the incident during a promotional appearance in Mumbai, where the footage shows her leaving a vanity van while Aamir Khan stands nearby, without a direct interaction captured. The articles further note that “Batwara 1947” is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and marks Zinta’s return to the big screen after an eight-year gap. Multiple sources also repeat that the film is set for a theatrical release on August 14.