Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta have long been one of the most adored pairs in Bollywood.
The on-screen couple was celebrated as one of Bollywood’s most beloved pairs in cinema, who allured the audiences with their unparalleled chemistry. The pair featured in several films such as Dil Se, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, and Veer-Zaara. Their chemistry was not simply spoken about but also loved by fans. Their on-screen romance and performances left a lasting impression on fans while also contributing to the romantic landscape of Bollywood.
Their romance on the silver screen was seen as an unbreakable friendship off the screens. The two shared a bond that was envied by many. This bond and friendly chemistry was seen in their promotional events and public events where they two came together.
Preity talks about Shah Rukh Khan calling the “most unattractive woman.”
In one such interview clip that was recently shared on Reddit, Zinta commented that Shah Rukh Khan has the habit of engaging with “unattractive women” during stage shows. She can be seen saying, “Humare tour mein bhi jab bhi aap kisi lady ko bulate the for an interaction, I used to always wonder ki why Shah Rukh calls the most unattractive women.”
What is this thing of calling "most unattractive women "? Dear Preity Zinta, Everyone is attractive in their own way. Love how SRK replied "They all are beautiful ❤️"
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In the clip, Shah Rukh Khan is seen interrupting her and saying, “I find them very beautiful! I find women beautiful! I want my whole life to be surrounded by women. I think they are conscious, they are gentle, they are soft, they are pretty, they smell good, they sound good, they feel good, they are lovely! I like women very, very much. And I don’t hide this at all. But my love is not that I have to turn it into a physicality, or into a relationship. Stay as you are, I love you. And I will tell you and I do”.
Although King Khan responded very gracefully and thoughtfully, several netizens took offence to Preity’s choice of words. Users flooded the clip with comments criticizing the actress.
Netizens slam Preity
The comments sparked a stern backlash from netizens who raised questions about perceptions of beauty and the aspects of celebrity interactions. They further slammed the actress for inappropriate judgment of beauty standards.
One Reddit user expressed their dissatisfaction stating, “Preity was petty here. He used to call fans who are eager to meet him; I don’t think the beauty parameter would have ever crossed in his mind on those moments! Those girls/ladies loved SRK and he just fulfilled their wish.” (sic)
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Another user challenged Zinta’s authority to judge attractiveness by commenting, “Most unattractive women??? Who gave her the power to decide who is attractive and who is not”
Many users praised Shah Rukh for his empowering response, while others recalled similar instances where the King actor crushed all stereotypes with his charm.