Preity Zinta recalls being a ‘small part’ of Bobby Deol and Tanya's love story; 'third-wheeled' on their honeymoon

Priety Zinta shares pic with Bobby Deol and Tanya from Manish Malhotra Diwali bash

This Diwali, actress Preity Zinta reunited with her long-time friends Tanya Deol and Bobby Deol, bringing a wave of warmth, nostalgia, and festive joy to social media.

More than just a celebrity selfie, the trio's touching reunion served as a lovely reminder of friendships that endure and memories that are shared across decades.

Preity posted a glowing image from the celebrations on Instagram, showcasing the three of them wearing tasteful traditional clothing and beaming with joy.

Bobby stood next to Preity in a rich maroon kurta with elaborate zardozi embroidery, and Preity herself looked elegant in a white Anarkali with delicate gold detailing. Ever stylish, Tanya looked stunning in a shimmering bronze lehenga that went well with the festive atmosphere.

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Their reunion took place at designer Manish Malhotra’s Diwali bash, where Preity and Bobby—one of the most beloved on-screen pairs of the late ’90s—instantly reminded fans of their magical chemistry in films like Soldier. A wave of nostalgia swept the internet as the moment swiftly went viral.

However, Preity's touching caption was what really moved people. Reflecting on how her friendship with Bobby and Tanya blossomed, she revealed that she was there the very night they met—at a Diwali party, no less. “Some friendships just get better with time... yes I was there and in a small way, was part of the start of their love story,” she wrote, also reminiscing about being the “third wheel” on the Soldier shoot, which doubled as the couple’s honeymoon.

Her message radiated love and gratitude, “Time has flown by but my love for both of them has only grown... meeting them after a long time brought back the Diwali cheer and the fondest memories.”

She signed off with, “Here’s to friendship, happiness & love to them and all of you reading this #HappyDiwali #FriendsForever #Ting.”

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The post also rekindled fond memories of Soldier—the 1998 hit that helped catapult both actors to stardom and gave fans timeless tracks like Soldier Soldier and Mere Dil Jigar Se Guzri Hai. Even now, their relationship is still strong, both on and off screen.

Fans are eager to see more of this iconic pair in films and friendship as Preity prepares for her eagerly awaited comeback in Lahore 1947 and Bobby keeps up his impressive work on shows like Aryan Khan's The Bads of Bollywood.