Smriti Irani, the voice behind Tulsi Virani, told the Times that she still feels the thrill of a script in her veins. "I am proud that I picked up that phone," she said, challenging the notion that a minister’s hand should stay distant from a director’s call. In a world where the act of asking for work is seen as a sign of weakness, she turns it into a badge of honor. —
The same woman who steers ministries now steers the narrative of her own career. She emphasizes that her dedication to public life does not eclipse her love for the craft. "Acting is a craft I had stopped practising, but apparently never stopped loving," she noted, hinting that her role in the government is not a full‑time theatre yet. —
When the 25‑year gap between her first and latest portrayal of Tulsi Virani closed, fans flooded social media with emojis and memes. The return felt like a reunion, a full circle that confirmed her claim that ‘acting is a rediscovery’. Critics noted that her performance, though seasoned, still carries the same intensity that first won her fans. —
Irani says she will pick up the phone again if a role speaks to her. "Why should asking for work embarrass me?" she asked, shrugging off the stigma. She is open to projects that challenge her, whether they’re mainstream soaps or indie films, showing that a politician can still chase the glamour of a silver screen. —
So keep your eyes peeled for a possible cameo in the next season of an upcoming drama or a cameo in a Bollywood set. Whether she steps back into the limelight or stays on the political front, her journey is a reminder that a career can be fluid, not fixed.