Preity Zinta reacts to 'clickbait' video suggesting she ignored Aamir Khan

Actor Preity Zinta has hit back at a viral paparazzi video that appeared to show her ignoring Aamir Khan during promotions for Batwara 1947, but the actor says there was no awkwardness between them. Responding to the post, Preity clarified that she simply did not see Aamir as she was in a rush to finish a shoot and catch a flight, while also calling out the caption for promoting “negativity.”The video, filmed during a promotional event for the upcoming film, showed Preity stepping out of her vanity van and asking photographers, “One minute, guys, where do I have to go?” After they directed her, she walked in the indicated direction.Aamir was standing near his vanity van at the time. However, the two did not interact in the clip. The paparazzi account shared the video with the caption, “Oh no, Preity Zinta ignored Aamir Khan?”Watch the clip here:Preity responded in the comments section, calling out the framing of the video.“This kind of clickbait content is not cool. I didn't see Aamir as I was in a rush to shoot some shots inside and then catch a flight for Batwara 1947 promotions. Next time please don't expect me to stop and take pictures if your intent is to promote any kind of negativity! I have a LOT of love & respect for Aamir, so this is not in good taste (sic),” she wrote.See her comment here:Preity and Aamir are currently promoting Batwara 1947, which brings the actors together on the promotional trail. The film also marks Preity's return to the big screen after an eight-year gap. Her last theatrical release was Bhaiaji Superhit in 2018.Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, Batwara 1947 is set in Lahore against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition of India. The film stars Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, Karan Deol, Abhimanyu Singh, Kanikka Kapur and Khushi Hajare. Aamir Khan is producing the film under Aamir Khan Productions.Batwara 1947 is scheduled to release in theatres on August 14.- EndsPublished On: Aug 9, 2026 18:47 IST