Preity Zinta tells netizens to take a ‘chill pill’; pens a frustrated note saying, “Don’t ask me why I married Gene Goodenough?”

Actor Preity Zinta has expressed her frustration with the rising trend of online trolling and social media negativity, where individuals are quick to judge celebrities based on their online activities. She urged people to relax and not jump to conclusions.

On Friday, Preity took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share her exasperation over the increasing toxicity on social media.

Preity Zinta expresses frustration over social media trolling

“What’s happening to people on social media? Everyone has become so cynical. If one talks about their first chat with an AI Bot then people presume it’s a paid promotion, if you appreciate ur PM then you are a bhakt (follower) & god forbid, if you are a proud Hindu or Indian 🇮🇳 then ur an Andh Bhakt (blind follower),” Preity wrote.

What’s happening to people on social media? Everyone has become so cynical. If one talks about their first chat with an AI Bot then people presume it’s a paid promotion, if you appreciate ur PM then you are a bhakt & god forbid, if you are a proud Hindu or Indian 🇮🇳then ur an…

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 21, 2025

She urged people to remain genuine. “Take people for who they are & not who we think they should be! Maybe we all need to take a chill pill and just be happy to communicate with each other,” she added.

Anticipating criticism, Preity playfully pre-empted trolls by addressing a frequently asked question regarding her marriage to Gene Goodenough.

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The actor wrote, “Now don’t ask me why I married Gene ? I married him cuz I love him (heart emoji) Kyuki sarhad par ek aisa shaks hai, jo mere liye aapni jaan de sakta hai (Because there is one person across the border who can give his life for me) If you know you know.”

When a user asked whether celebrities responding to online negativity inadvertently nourish the trolls by engaging with them, Preity replied, “I think you guys forget that we did not grow up with technology so it does feel a bit alien & there is a lot of curiosity regarding AI.”

She further elaborated, “On the flip side, I prefer real interaction & I hardly get time to go online as I’m busy with my little ones. Earlier we used to have amazing Pzchats. We would choose a topic and everyone discussed that topic. Hopefully, I will get back to those chats when I have more time.”

Preity Zinta on work front

Preity is set to make her comeback in the Hindi film industry with Rajkumar Santoshi’s directorial, Lahore 1947. This project marks a significant milestone in her career as she returns to the silver screen after a hiatus. Produced under Aamir Khan’s banner, Lahore 1947 also signifies an important collaboration between lead actor Sunny Deol and Aamir Khan Productions.

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