Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Preity Zinta Credits Husband Gene Goodenough for Bollywood Comeback
Preity Zinta is returning to Bollywood films.
She said she was nervous about coming back.
Her husband, Gene Goodenough, encouraged her to try again.
She then heard the story of Batwara 1947.
She liked its positive message.
She also worked on a film called Vibe.
She said Vibe makes her laugh.
Both films came together by coincidence.
Making both projects was very busy, but she said people should do their best and stay grateful.
Preity Zinta said her husband, Gene Goodenough, encouraged her to return to films.
She admitted being apprehensive about making a comeback.
Zinta chose Batwara 1947 after finding its message positive.
She said Vibe makes her laugh and was another reason she joined the project.
She described working on both films at once as hectic but said she believes there is a bigger plan.
- Who
- Actor Preity Zinta and her husband, Gene Goodenough.
- What
- Zinta discussed her Bollywood comeback and the encouragement she received from her husband.
- When
- During a candid interview; no date was specified.
- Where
- The interview’s location was not specified.
- Why
- Goodenough encouraged Zinta to return to films, while she chose Batwara 1947 because of its positive message.
- Person discussing comeback
- Preity Zinta
- Encouraging spouse
- Gene Goodenough
- Film selected for its message
- Batwara 1947
- Other film mentioned
- Vibe
- Zinta’s initial reaction
- She was apprehensive about making a comeback.
- Production experience
- Working on both films at the same time was hectic for her.