Preity Zinta reminisces about husband Gene Goodenough on Karva Chauth; shares emotional throwback post
While B-town couples are enjoying the Karva Chauth festivities, it appears that actress Preity Zinta is feeling the absence of her husband, Gene Goodenough, a little more than usual. Even though she couldn’t celebrate with him this year, she shared a heartfelt selfie from a previous Karva Chauth and sent warm wishes to all those celebrating.
In the throwback photo she shared, the Koi Mil Gaya actress looks gorgeous in a red salwar suit while taking a selfie with a Karva Chauth thaali in hand. In the second image, her husband, Gene, joins her for a sweet selfie, and they look absolutely adorable together.
The caption reads, “Happy Karwa Chauth to all those who celebrate it. #missyou #throwback #Ting”.
Check out the post here:
Preity Zinta married Gene Goodenough, a financial analyst based in the U.S., in a small ceremony in 2016. In 2021, they welcomed twins through surrogacy, naming them Gia and Jai.
Zinta revealed that she first met Gene Goodenough during a live fan chat on Facebook. When a fan asked about her relationship, the Kal Ho Na Ho actress mentioned that she met her husband, who is a financial analyst, six years ago in Santa Monica, Los Angeles.
She mentioned that they dated for five years before getting married but did not share any more details about their romance. She said, “I met Gene six years ago, and we dated for five years. We later got married.”
Preity also shared with her fans her belief in true love, emphasizing that it is something couples come to understand over time. She stated that love lasts only when it is accompanied by mutual respect.
On the professional front, Preity is gearing up for her comeback to the silver screen in Lahore 1947, where she will be starring alongside Sunny Deol. She has been shooting for the film and often shares behind-the-scenes moments from the sets.
Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan, the film was officially announced last October. It will also feature actors like Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, and Karan Deol in important roles.
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