Actress Preity Zinta has praised her actor-friend Salman Khan for brilliantly getting into the skin of a Haryana-based wrestler in upcoming sports drama "Sultan". Preity, 41, who met the superstar at the Celebrity Cricket League 2016, said she almost failed to recognise her "Chori Chori Chupke Chupke" co-star. Also read: Abhishek Bachchan, Karan Johar, Riteish Deshmukh wish Preity Zinta on 41st birthday "Almost didn't recognise Salman when I saw him. His Haryanvi vibe is pretty rocking. I promise all theladies.," she posted on Twitter. Almost didn't recognize Salman when I saw him 🤓 his haryanavi vibe is pretty rocking 👍👍 I… — Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) January 30, 2016 Salman and Preity worked together in a series of films including "Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa", "Jaan-E-Mann" and "Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega" besides making guest appearances in each other's films. Also read: There is a lot of respect between me and Salman Khan: Katrina Kaif The "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" star is currently going through a rigorous shooting schedule of "Sultan", which stars Anushka Sharma opposite him. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar of "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan" fame, the film is expected to hit theatres this Eid.