Like Preity Zinta, public figures must call out fake news

Mar 5, 2025 | 15:56 IST

In an increasingly toxic social media landscape, most public figures choose to stay silent in response to defamatory comments. Will Preity Zinta’s response against false allegations embolden more people to speak up?

Public figures in India — from Bollywood celebrities to business barons — hesitate to take a stand on controversial issues. They should emulate Preity Zinta, the feisty actor and part-owner of the Punjab Kings franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Like Preity Zinta, public figures must call out fake news

In an increasingly toxic social media landscape, most public figures choose to stay silent in response to defamatory comments. Will Preity Zinta’s response against false allegations embolden more people to speak up?

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Like Preity Zinta, public figures must call out fake news

In an increasingly toxic social media landscape, most public figures choose to stay silent in response to defamatory comments. Will Preity Zinta’s response against false allegations embolden more people to speak up?

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