In 2008, Zinta made a pivotal transition into sports management as a co-owner of the (formerly Kings XI Punjab). At the time, her ₹35 crore investment was seen as a high-risk gamble. By 2025, the franchise's valuation had climbed past ₹1,195 crore, and her stake is now considered one of the smartest long-term moves in IPL history.
Zinta’s filmography is marked by a blend of mainstream blockbusters and socially relevant dramas. Breakthrough (1998–2000): She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her roles in . Her performance as a teenage single mother in
: She is a recipient of multiple Filmfare Awards, including Best Actress and Best Female Debut.
: During the 2026 season, Preity made headlines by hosting "real-life heroes"—individuals she discovered on social media for their selfless community work—as special guests at PBKS matches.