Preeti Jhangiani started her career when she was just 16 years old. But when she began, the actress unknowingly said 'NO' to many directors who are now well-known names.
"16 was when I started modelling and 17 was when I did my first music video," said Preeti in an exclusive interview with Free Press Journal. When asked whether she was always fascinated with the industry, Preeti said, "Absolutely not. My family is not connected to films at all. It was not even a far-away thought that I would start modeling, let alone acting in film (sic)."
The actress then revealed that she rejected the first few films that she was offered. "There had been filmmakers who had come home, they are known names today, who we just said 'No, no, we don't want to do films.'" She claimed that there were no thoughts of acting or modeling while she was growing up.
Preeti then remembered that Radhika and Vinay Sapru were the ones who first discovered her. The actress revealed that she shot an ad for Colgate that later circulated and was later seen by Radhika and Vinay. After being offered a music video, she asked permission from her parents. Her parents, who were reportedly always open to new things, agreed. "My parents have always been very open-minded," said Priti.
The Mohabbatein actress agreed that she was always a protective child, but her parents never stopped her from trying new things.
Indian actress and model Preeti Jhangiani became well-known after making her Bollywood debut in the popular film Mohabbatein (2000), directed by Yash Raj Films, in which she portrayed the elegant and enduring character of Kiran. She gained widespread recognition through music videos such as Yeh Hai Prem and Chhui Mui Si Tum before going into movies. Preeti later starred in films in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Punjabi, such as Sajna Ve Sajna, Mazhavillu, Narasimha Naidu, and Awara Paagal Deewana. Alongside her husband, actor Parvin Dabas, she went into production and entrepreneurship after becoming well-known for her graceful on-screen persona and soft-spoken charm.
