Tinsel villa’s “pretty woman”, Preity Zinta was awarded honorary doctorate of arts on Friday by the University of East London (UEL) for her immense contribution to cinema and her dedication towards humanitarian work.
This glamorous lassie, who few years back bought a team in IPL, has acted in more than 30 films in Bollywood, and has also featured in Telugu, Punjabi and English language films.
On receiving the doctorate, elated Preity said, “I am extremely humbled and excited at the nomination as it really makes me feel that my work has been worthy.
“I may not have managed to become a doctor in my younger years but that dream is now being fulfilled.”