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3mo ago

Preity Zinta Donates ₹1.10 Crore to Support Families of Fallen Soldiers

The Bollywood actress and IPL team co-owner contributed through Punjab Kings' CSR fund to empower war widows and educate their children after India's Operation Sindoor.

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Preity Zinta shared her experience of visiting the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA).
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Overview

  • Preity Zinta donated ₹1.10 crore to the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) under the Indian Army's South Western Command.
  • The funds, drawn from Punjab Kings' Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, aim to support war widows (Veer Naris) and their children's education.
  • The donation followed India's Operation Sindoor, a military response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which claimed 26 lives.
  • At a ceremony in Jaipur, Zinta expressed her admiration for the Armed Forces, emphasizing the importance of supporting families of soldiers.
  • A 'fauji kid' herself, Zinta highlighted her deep connection to the military community and the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families.