In this episode of Meet the Minds, Vishal Balani, Founder of DigiScoop, sits down with Preeti Jhangiani, an actor, entrepreneur, President of the Maharashtra Arm Wrestling
Association, Vice President of the Asian Armwrestling Federation, and Co-Founder of the Pro Panja League, India’s fastest-growing arm-wrestling promotion.
Preeti opens up about her extraordinary journey from Mohabbatein fame to building a new sports movement in India. She shares how her early years in regional and Hindi cinema shaped her, why stepping away from Bollywood changed her perspective, and how she rebuilt her identity as an entrepreneur.
From launching Pro Panja League with her husband Parvin Dabas to championing inclusivity for women and differently-abled athletes, Preeti discusses the purpose, challenges, and passion behind building a sport from scratch.
She also reflects on motherhood, personal reinvention, and the mindset shifts that helped her navigate two decades across entertainment, fitness, and entrepreneurship.Â
A deeply honest and inspiring conversation on resilience, identity, and carving your own path.

