Mumbai, Oct 6 (NationPress) Actress Preity Zinta has praised Bobby Deol as he celebrates 30 years in Bollywood, calling it ‘just the beginning’ of his cinematic adventure.

In response to Bobby’s celebratory post, the ‘Dil Se’ actress extended her congratulations, stating, “Congratulations Lord Bobby! This is merely the start. Love you loads.” It’s notable that Zinta made her film debut in “Dil Se” in 1998, shortly followed by her role alongside Bobby in “Soldier”.

The Abbas–Mustan film garnered widespread acclaim for Preity and became the second highest-grossing Bollywood film of that year, right after “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.” Preity and Bobby have previously collaborated on several films including “Soldier,” “Jhoom Barabar Jhoom,” and “Heroes.”

In a 2020 interview with IANS, the ‘Animal’ star expressed his eagerness to reunite with Preity on screen. Bobby remarked, “I would love to work with Preity. She is more than just a co-actor; she is a true friend. Her energy and charm are incredible. I hope we get a chance to create something that resonates with our age, and I’m confident we will in the future.”

Additionally, the actor took to Instagram to commemorate his 30-year journey in the industry, sharing a video montage featuring posters of his films, along with his recent hit, “Animal.”

In the video, the ‘Barsaat’ actor stated, “I’ve been part of remarkable films throughout my career, but Animal truly transformed my life. I’m grateful and deeply moved by the love I’ve consistently received from my fans. To all my supporters, I love you dearly. This is just the beginning, and I have a long journey ahead.”

Bobby Deol captioned his post, “30 years filled with countless emotions, both on and off-screen… all made worthwhile by your love. That fire within me still burns bright, and I’m only getting started!”