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Preity Zinta Objects to Digitally Altered Images Suggesting Hug with 14-Year-Old Cricketer

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Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta has raised objections to digitally altered images spreading like wildfire on social media, suggesting a hug between her and 14-year-old Rajasthan Royals cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The controversy stems from a video posted by the Rajasthan Royals, which captures the two exchanging a few words and shaking hands. However, images circulating online appear to show Preity embracing the young cricketer, an interaction not present in the original footage. Reacting to the altered visuals, Preity reposted a news report featuring one such image and wrote, "This is a morphed image and fake news." She also mentioned that local news channels are using morphed images and featuring them as news items.

Key Takeaways:

  • Preity Zinta has objected to digitally altered images suggesting a hug between her and 14-year-old Rajasthan Royals cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
  • The controversy began with a video posted by the Rajasthan Royals, showing Preity meeting Vaibhav before a match.
  • The video does not show the two sharing a hug, but images circulating online appear to suggest so.
  • Preity has reposted a news report featuring one such image and labeled it as "morphed image and fake news."
  • She has also mentioned that local news channels are using morphed images and featuring them as news items.
  • The incident occurred during the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, in which the latter secured a 10-run victory.
  • Preity Zinta is preparing for her return to films after a seven-year break, with her next release being Lahore 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.

Statistics:

  • Age of Gujarat cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 14 years old.
  • Run margin of victory for Punjab Kings in the IPL match: 10 runs.
  • Total runs scored by Punjab Kings: 219.
  • Number of years Preity Zinta has been on a film hiatus: 7.

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