‘They are gorgeous’: Preity Zinta hugs Arjun Rampal during PBKS match, fans say ‘Zaara with Major Iqbal’

It was a high-voltage IPL clash between the Punjab Kings and the Lucknow Super Giants in Mullanpur, wherein once again, Preity Zinta’s team Punjab Kings won the game.

Several photos and videos from the stands have gone viral, showing Preity Zinta along with Arjun Rampal. Arjun Rampal, who once cheered for SRK’s KKR, was seen with Preity Zinta in a red t-shirt, which is also the colour of the PBKS team.

On the other hand, Preity Zinta looked surreal in a white traditional outfit.

Arjun and Preity cheer for PBKS

Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta was also seen cheering throughout the match, waving flags and reacting animatedly to every moment on the field. She even threw a jersey to fans seated in the stands.

Netizens couldn’t stop gushing over her timeless beauty and said that she is ageing in reverse. Arjun and Preity’s reunion left fans nostalgic, with many comparing their film Dil Hai Tumhaara, released in the early 2000s, to how they look now in 2026. Fans flooded social media with nostalgic posts, edits, and then-vs-now comparisons.

One X user wrote, “Preity Zinta and Arjun Rampal are celebrating after PBKS win. Dil Hai Tumhaara nostalgia.”

Many fans even called it a “Zaara and Major Iqbal reunion.”

A user wrote, “Zaara and Major Iqbal reunion in a parallel world,” while “Major Iqbal cheering in the stadium?”

Another highlight was Preity Zinta hugging PBKS player Arshdeep Singh

The clip shows Preity Zinta running towards Arshdeep Singh and hugging him; his reaction left everyone in splits.

Another clip shows LSG captain Rishabh Pant having a chat with PBKS owner Preity Zinta, alongside Yuzvendra Chahal and Shashank Singh.

PBKS posted a massive total of 254/7 in 20 overs, the highest team score of the season. In reply, Lucknow Super Giants attempted to put up a fight but were restricted to 200/5, falling well short of the target. Apart from Arjun Rampal cheering for the PBKS team from stands.

Let’s remind you of Salman Khan’s iconic tweet, ‘Zinta’s team won kya?’ which was written on May 28, 2014. His tweet has now got a sequel in 2026.

On April 13, 2026, Salman revisited the moment while congratulating the Punjab Kings on their recent win. He wrote, “Well done, Zinta, congratulations, Zinta, the team is playing well.”

Preity Zinta has finally responded to the long-running meme sparked by Salman Khan’s iconic tweet about her IPL team, Punjab Kings, and fans are loving the full-circle moment.

Responding with excitement, she wrote, “Thank you Salman. All credit to Captain, Coach & the team and some to you too Love u loads! Now pls come for a game @ShreyasIyer15 #Ting.”

Celebrating her team’s win, she further commented, “Yes Yes Yessss !!!! Congratulations @PunjabKingsIPL for this win… So much maturity from @prabhsimran01 & wow @arshdeepsinghh. Happy to see you shine. Amazing team work under the capable leadership of Sadda Sarpanch @ShreyasIyer15 & @RickyPonting. That was an awesome catch Shreyas! Best I’ve ever seen. I’m grinning ear to ear.”

Beyond social media banter, Salman and Preity share a long-standing friendship, having co-starred in films like Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa, Jaan-E-Mann, and Heroes.

Work Front

Preity is gearing up for her acting comeback with Lahore 1947. Meanwhile, Salman Khan is set to appear next in Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace.