After two decades, Smriti Irani reprised her iconic role of Tulsi Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. Before season two ends, the actress and politician reflected on rediscovering acting after a long time. She also spoke about balancing two demanding careers – acting and politics. In an interview, the KSBKBT 2 actress said her political responsibilities are commitment she has made to her public life. As for acting, it was an art she stopped practising, but apparently never stopped loving. Other than that, she got candid about returning to acting after 2024 Lok Sabha elections. She decided to pick up the phone herself and ask for acting opportunities.
Smriti Irani on returning to acting
In an interview with Bombay Times, said she is proud of herself to have picked up that phone. “Why should asking for work embarrass me? I began my professional life asking for opportunities. Why should success make me so entitled that asking for an opportunity again becomes beneath me?”
The KSBKBT 2 actress added that she has held significant responsibilities in public life. At the same time, she has known what it is to pick up a phone ask, ‘Is there work for me?’ Smriti Irani admitted that she is equally comfortable owning both experiences. According to her, position can give one authority, but it should never give them entitlement.
She strongly there’s enormous dignity and strength in being willing to begin again. “After 2024, I could have waited for somebody to call me. I didn’t. I made the call myself. Perhaps what I reclaimed in that moment wasn’t merely acting. I reclaimed the young woman in me who never believed that starting again was something to be ashamed of,” she added. The actress and politician further mentioned that the ability to begin again is a ‘greatest measure’ of confidence than the ability to remain at the top.
About Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
Meanwhile, premiered in July, 2025. The show returned on television with Amar Upadhyay as Mihir Virani and Smriti Irani as Tulsi Virani. On the other hand, Aman Gandhi, Shagun Sharma, Tanisha Mehta and Rohit Suchanti were introduced as the new cast members. The daily soap’s final episode will air on Star Plus at 10:30 pm on October 20. It will also be available for viewing on JioHotstar. Stay tuned to this space for more updates!