I can’t be doing the bubbly dimpled babe all my life, says Preity Zinta

Preity Zinta is all set to return to Bollywood and this time the actress won’t be playing the usual effervescent character but a mature persona in Mahesh Manjrekar’s ‘White’.

Spicezee Bureau

Mumbai: Bollywood’s original feisty diva, Preity Zinta is all set to return to Bollywood and this time the actress won’t be playing the usual effervescent character but a mature persona in Mahesh Manjrekar’s high-charged drama, ‘White’. Talking to a daily on her much talked about return to the silver screen after a long hiatus, Preity said, “I can’t be doing the bubbly dimpled babe all my life.” ‘White’ is an electrifying drama about a woman, who goes through a melange of experiences, right from her green age of 20s to the ripe old age of 60s.Apparently, when Preity read the script, she playfully teased Manjrekar and asked, “Why me? Why not Tabu who is your favourite actress?” However, Manjrekar wanted to give a striking makeover to the bubbly actress. However, Preity refrained from commenting on Mahesh’s offer and said, “At this stage of my career I need new challenges. Luckily, directors can see beyond my chirpy I’m-so-happy image.” Preity Zinta was last seen in Deepa Mehta’s ‘Heaven on Earth’ (2008). When enquired Manjrekar, who is currently shooting for Anees Bazmi’s ‘Ready’ in Bangkok, said, “I’ll finalize the project when I return to Mumbai.”