Preity Zinta has finally revealed her British connection

Fed up with responding to queries about her family background, actress Preity Zinta has finally revealed her British connection.

"Some people think I'm south Indian, while some feel I'm a Muslim. There have also been fans who have asked me whether I hail from Himachal Pradesh," said Preity in a press statement.

"In the early 18th century, when marital alliances between the Rajput and British became quite common, the Zinta clan was born. I'm the rare combination of British and Rajput blood," she added.

The actress has reportedly signed a film with her "Dil Chahta Hai" co-star Aamir Khan to be made under the Yash Raj banner.

Sonu Nigam gifts BMW to his father

Celebrity singer Sonu Nigam gifted his father a red BMW sports convertible. Agam Kumar Nigam says his son's thoughtfulness brought tears to his eyes.

"I am really proud of my son. The way Sonu has expressed his love has nearly brought tears in my eyes. I pray that every parent should get a son like Sonu," Agam Kumar said in a press release.

Sonu gifted the car to his father to celebrate the success of his album "Woh Bewafaa".

"Woh Bewafaa" is his fourth album in a row with T-series. His previous three albums were "Uski Yaadon Mein-Bewafa Saman", "Bewafaa" and "Phir Bewafaai".

Mandira Bedi gave her co-star a hard slap

For a scene in her forthcoming marathon-based film "42 kms", Mandira Bedi had to slap co-star Gautam Kapur and the actor says it was a "slap to remember".

"I did expect a slap but not with that intensity... it was definitely a slap to remember," said Gautam.

Gautam and Mandira play a married couple in the film and the scene takes place when Mandira finds out her husband had been cheating on her.