A viral video shows Preity Zinta being asked to remove her sunglasses during a routine security check at Mumbai airport, drawing praise online for “no VIP treatment.” Dressed in a red tracksuit, Preity is set to return to cinema with Batwara 1947 (August 14) and Vibe (September 18, 2026).

Preity Zinta made her way through Mumbai airport recently, with paparazzi on hand to capture her arrival as usual. What caught everyone’s attention instead was a routine security check, now the subject of a viral video showing the actor being asked to take off her sunglasses while officials verified her documents.

Preity Zinta complies as officer verifies identity

In the video, which has spread rapidly across social media, a security officer can be seen asking Preity to remove her sunglasses at the airport entrance as part of the identity verification process. She went along with the request, though a section of viewers felt she seemed a little irritated during the moment. The clip has generated significant conversation online, with many praising the guard for applying the same rules to her as he would to anyone else, without giving special treatment to a celebrity.

Preity Zinta’s video draws praise online

The viral video drew several reactions from social media users. One person commented, “Respect for Security person, No VIP treatment.” Another wrote, “Thank God no vip treatment was given.” A third user chimed in, “Bas itna equality honi chahiye sare desh me sab me.”

Preity Zinta’s airport look

For the airport look, Preity kept things comfortable, dressed in a bright red co-ord tracksuit paired with sunglasses. This isn’t the first time an airport security check has led to a Bollywood celebrity being asked to take off their shades, similar moments involving other actors have come to light before, underscoring that standard protocols apply regardless of a person’s fame.

Preity Zinta’s upcoming projects

On the work front, Preity is gearing up for her comeback on the big screen with ‘Batwara 1947’, a film that also stars Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol, and Ali Fazal in key roles. The film’s teaser dropped recently and has been well-received by audiences. Set to release in theatres on August 14, 2026, ‘Batwara 1947’ will mark Preity’s return to cinema after a considerable gap. She also has ‘Vibe’ in the pipeline, a Kunal Kemmu directorial slated for a September 18, 2026 release.