Preity's following SRK-Kajol in New York

She's the third B'wood star invited to ring the NASDAQ opening bell

Preity Zinta has become the third B'wood star to be invited by NASDAQ, the world's biggest stock exchange, to ring their opening bell in New York. Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol were the first Indian actors to have the honour, usually reserved for CEOs of major companies. SRK and Kajol rang the bell when they were in the city early this year promoting 'My Name Is Khan'.

Preity confirmed the news by posting on her Twitter page, "Yeah ! Am invited 4 d opening bell ceremony at NASDAQ tue morning (August 17)! Hope i can list 1of my companies there sumday :-) Ting ! Now i'm excited!"

Preity has been in the city for some days now, she spent Independence Day on August 15 participating in a special parade.