Preity Zinta To Make Directorial Debut With Murder Mystery 'The Kitty Party'

Preity Zinta is reportedly planning a comeback, not as an actor, but as a director. Yes, Zinta is all set to direct The Kitty Party, a project for the International Art Machine studio. Here's what we know about it:

Preity Zinta is working on a project for the International Art Machine studio, which is also working on a project for Shekhar Kapur. The actor will be a part of the thriller drama series The Kitty Party. Preity Zinta told Variety about the project: “’The Kitty Party’ is a female-driven murder mystery that moonlights between being a dramedy and thriller. Too early to comment more except that we cannot wait to get started. I’m sure we will have as much fun filming this as we had putting it together.”

According to several reports, the film will be her directorial debut as well as a return to the film industry following a hiatus since 2018. 

She has also been critically acclaimed for her performances in Chori Chori, Chupke Chupke (2001), Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002), and Armaan (2003). She went on to star in the science fiction picture Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) and the love drama Veer-Zaara (2004), which were both annual top-grossing films in India.

Salaam Namaste (2005) and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), both top-grossing films in global markets, were afterwards notable for her portrayal of autonomous, modern Indian women. Heaven on Earth, a Canadian drama, was her first international film role in 2008. She  self-produced her comeback picture, Ishkq in Paris (2013), which failed to make an impression, then she took a break from performing for several years.

In addition to performing, Zinta is a social activist, television host, and stage performer. Preity Zinta is a co-owner of the Punjab Kings cricket team in the Indian Premier League and was last seen on the big screen in the 2018 film Bhaiaji Superhit.

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Nandita Das, Pooja Bhatt, Aparna Sen, and Revathi are a few actors who have already tried their hand at directing films. Nandita Das made her directorial debut in 2008 with Firaaq, and her second directing endeavour, Manto, received critical acclaim. Bhatt, on the other hand, made her directorial debut in 2003 with Paap, and her other films include Holiday, Dhokha, and Jism2.