Bollywood actor and Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta has donated ₹1.10 crore to the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) of the Indian Army’s South Western Command. The contribution, made from her share of the IPL team’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund, aims to empower Veer Naris (war widows) and support the education of their children.
The donation was announced during a special event held in Jaipur on May 24, 2025, which was attended by the Army Commander of the South Western Command, the Regional President of Shapta Shakti AWWA, and several Army families.
This gesture follows India’s Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, where 26 tourists lost their lives.
Preity Zinta expressed her deep respect for the sacrifices made by the armed forces and their families, stating, “It’s both an honour and a responsibility to support the courageous families of our soldiers. While we can never fully repay the sacrifices made by our armed forces, we can stand beside their families and help them move forward.”
This contribution adds to Zinta’s history of humanitarian work, including support for women’s causes and participation in disaster relief efforts.
