Salman Khan Cheers For Preity Zinta’s Punjab Kings Following Recent IPL 2026 Win; Recreates VIRAL ‘Zinta’s Team Won Kya?’ Moment After 12 Years

Salman Khan experienced a full-circle moment as he congratulated Preity Zinta’s Punjab Kings for their victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the April 11 IPL match. Sharing a post on X last night, Salman’s message prompted the internet to recall his viral 2014 tweet asking, “Zinta’s team won kya (Has Zinta’s team won?)”. The online community responded enthusiastically, flooding the comments with fun and nostalgia.

Salman Khan Cheers For Preity Zinta’s Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Win

On Monday, Salman tweeted: “Well done Zinta. Congratulations Zinta. Team is playing well… @realpreityzinta.” Notably, his congratulatory message came two days after the match.

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The internet couldn’t hold back their excitement. One user humorously referenced Salman Khan’s Tiger franchise, writing: “Tiger Zinda Hai, but Tiger Zinta Hai is the real blockbuster sequel after 12 years.” Others added playful comments like, “Tiger ko Zinta ki chinta hai,” and “Tiger Zinta tha, Tiger Zinta hai, Tiger Zinta rahega. It’s a trilogy.” Another joked, “Salman Khan still supports Punjab Kings,” while someone else quipped, “This sequel can break all box office records.”

Salman Khan-Preity Zinta’s Friendship

Salman Khan and Preity Zinta have maintained a cordial relationship over the years, collaborating on films such as Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega (2000), Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001), Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004), Jaan-E-Maan (2006), and Heroes (2008).

SK’s Upcoming Projects

Salman Khan’s next project is Maatrubhumi, which was initially scheduled for release on April 17 but is now expected to hit theatres in August, according to sources. The film, originally titled Battle of Galwan, is based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops and also stars Chitrangda Singh.

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