Not just her IPL team, the Punjab Kings. Co-owner Preity Zinta's selfie in 'Himachali topi' is all the buzz this season

Preity Zinta is on a summer trip. The actress has escaped the scorching temperatures and jetted off to the chilly landscapes of Himachal Pradesh. For the past few weeks, she was often spotted at the IPL matches, cheering for her team, the Punjab Kings. Now, the 51-year-old has undertaken a much-needed break from her professional commitments, basking in the pleasant Himachali weather. Recently, Preity dropped a picture of herself from the destination on X, which quickly grabbed the attention of fans for a special reason. In the photo, the Veer Zara actress was seen wearing a traditional Kinnauri topi.

Preity Zinta in traditional topi in Himachal Pradesh

For the unversed, Preity Zinta was born and educated in Himachal Pradesh before she made a name for herself in the film industry in Mumbai. Now that she is back in her hometown for a short vacation, the actress seems to have embraced her Himachali roots in a lovely, fashion-forward way.


In the snap, Preity Zinta can be seen smiling at the camera while taking a selfie. She dons a bright green-coloured cap, with red, orange and brown borders on the top. White flower adornments drooping from one side added to the allure. Her side note read, ‘Loving every bit of my short and sweet trip to Himachal for a much-needed break from the heat and the IPL. The mountains are so magical.’

All you need to know about Kinnauri topi

According to a report by Bhutticoshawls, the Himachali cap is a sign of identity and respect. People in the state wear them during traditional dance performances, marriage functions, festivals, and even daily work. What’s more, each region has its own unique cap featuring various colours and patterns. The Kinnauri topi, won by Preity Zinta, comes in the classic green shade. It is inspired by Kinnauri shawls, which stand for peace and prosperity, linked to the region's old trade relations with Tibet.

The white flowers are the common decorative elements of the Kinnauri topi, made from a tree called Arlu, reported Bhutticoshawls. This flower is often handcrafted and attached to the cap, symbolising purity and adding a touch of elegance. As per Himkatha, the headwear is colloquially called “Tepang” or “Khunnu Tiwi”, crafted from local wool yarn. Previously, the Tepangs were domestically made at home, but they are woven only in a few cluster villages now.

Preity Zinta’s post received much love from fans. ‘Himachal just got prettier. The cap, the smile, the vibe — absolutely magical,’ gushed a user. ‘Mountains really look even more Magical with your vibe,’ agreed another. ‘Enjoy the peaceful vibes and well-deserved break from the IPL hustle,’ noted an individual. Many wanted to know whether she would be attending the next Punjab Kings match.

More about Preity Zinta’s Punjab Kings IPL team

Actress and entrepreneur Preity Zinta is the co-owner of Punjab Kings. Her team has had a dream start to IPL 2026. They have won 5 out of the six games they played so far in the current season, with one game ending in a draw. The unbeaten Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, take on the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday. Skipper Iyer himself has led from the front by scoring three fifties. Openers Arya and Prabhsimra have been in fine nick with Australian batting all-rounder Cooper Connolly emerging as one of the finds of the season.

On the bowling side, Arshdeep Singh has regained his form after being wicketless in his first three outings. Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett and Vyshak Vijaykumar have also chipped in with good performances.