Unlike rival Rani Mukerji, Preity chose to break from the cuteness mould to challenge herself with complicated characters in parallel films like The Last Lear and Heaven On Earth.
Needless to say, it was most refreshing.
Though cheering for her team, King's XI Punjab at the Indian Premiere League matches was top priority, she did squeeze in make time to play a martyr's wife for a touching act in Heroes.
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