The final shots weren't of a star; they were of a woman.
In the early days of Indian cinema, the allure of the leading lady was confined to the silver screen and occasional film magazines. Today, visual content is the primary currency of stardom. A single "first look" photo or a high-fashion editorial featuring a top actress like Deepika Padukone or Alia Bhatt can garner millions of impressions within seconds.
Following a court case regarding her ownership of the Kings XI Punjab team, Preity was photographed crying in her car. The grainy, long-lens shot is invasive but striking. It remains one of the most searched "rare emotional" photos of a Bollywood heroine.