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Smriti Irani’s comeback is one of the most talked-about moments in Indian television this year.
Smriti Irani reprises Tulsi Virani in Kyunki 2 promo, 25 years after the original aired.
Smriti Irani is set to return to television with the much-awaited second season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. While fans are thrilled to see her reprise her iconic role, the actor-turned-politician has made it clear that politics remains her top priority.
In a recent interview with NDTV, Smriti Irani candidly spoke about juggling two high-profile careers. Calling the revival of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi a “side project,” she clarified her stance on acting versus politics. “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is a side project. For most consumers, the project is not one individual, it’s always a group of actors coming together, a group of writers coming together. I am, very humbly so, the most recognisable face out of that mix of people, but I am a full-time politician and a part-time actor,” she said.
Drawing a parallel with other politicians who have dual careers, she added, “Just like many politicians who are part-time lawyers, part-time teachers, part-time journalists. I just happen to be doing it simultaneously, which is difficult to grasp. I am just the one in the spotlight.”
When asked how she felt about her return to the small screen, Smriti reflected on her career journey. “For a 49-year-old to have a 25-year run, not only in media, but also politics… That is a blessed run,” she said. “Because in our country’s history, never has somebody managed to, with God’s blessings, be successful in both these very competitive fields. And more so, if you’re a woman to be at the top of the game continuously for two and a half decades in media and politics is no mean feat. But that is also somewhere where destiny and luck has had a role to play.”
The return of Kyunki 2 has already sparked nostalgia and buzz among TV lovers. While details around the storyline and cast are still under wraps, Smriti’s comeback is one of the most talked-about moments in Indian television this year.
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, …Read More
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, … Read More
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