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Preeti Jhangiani on Lucknow's winter charm and breaking the 'sweet girl-next-door,' image
During her recent visit to Lucknow, Preeti Jhangiani enjoyed the local food and winter weather. Although she missed shopping for Chikankari, intends to return
Actor Preeti Jhangiani, whose current schedule is filled with travel, recently visited Lucknow. The actor expressed her joy, saying, “Coming back to the city is always special, so I was more than happy to be here.”
Preeti, who was in the city for events including a fan meet before heading to Dehradun, was determined to make the most of her stay. She shared her love for the city's cuisine: “I love Lucknow for its food, and thankfully, this time I could relish a few Lucknawi delicacies, including Nihari. And the best thing is that I am here in winter! I just love the weather. Food tastes best in this season, so I couldn't miss that at all.” She couldn’t manage to take off time for browsing the local markets, adding, “The beautiful Chikankari work here is unmatched, and I always try to pick up a few special pieces when I visit. I had to skip that this time due to an event, but next time I will make it a point to visit the markets as well.”
On the work front, the actor says she is looking for roles that help her break her "happy-go-lucky" image. She says, “I did a negative role once just to break the stereotype of the sweet girl-next-door, and I feel I should do more such roles to experiment further. New-age filmmakers want to explore, and this will help me break that mold. Actors today have a wide range to choose from, so I am reading a lot of scripts; one project is already in the pipeline. Last time I was in Lucknow, I shot for a film called Mahapaur, which is based on the city's politics and is yet to be released.”
