Bollywood actress Preity Zinta said that constant gossips about her during the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) were the only low point for her in the otherwise successful competition which saw her team, Kings XI Punjab, reaching the semi finals.
"I had left my image as a filmstar behind and donned a new role when the IPL began. I was never dressed as a filmstar. Since I was the only woman among the team owners, I wanted people to take me seriously. I am no barbie doll and such rumours which are normally the order of the day on a film set was very demeaning to me as a woman," Preity Zinta, co-owner of the Kings XI Punjab IPL team told reporters here.
Describing her experience in the IPL first season, Zinta said hers was a well chosen team which was the crux of its success.
The actress said she has invested hugely in the IPL as an individual. "I was not just a brand ambassador. I worked hard right from bidding, auction and throughout the team's journey, I was present," she added.
She said she was proud of her team's achievements. "The worst day was the semi-finals where we lost. We have a year to prepare for the second season," she said.
Responding to a question about IPL leading to commercialisation of cricket, the actress said more than commercialisation, passion was more important to her.
"We created an atmosphere of friendship among all the players," she added.
Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com
