Smriti Irani is one of the most iconic personalities in India who has made a name for herself in two very different professions. After gaining immense love and fame from Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Smriti joined the BJP and has remained an important member of the party ever since. However, the actress-turned-politician is making her comeback to the small screen with season 2 of the show. Amidst this comeback, Smriti discusses how she balances her two illustrious careers.
Smriti Irani says she is a part-time actor
Smriti Irani, in an interview with NDTV, highlighted that many politicians have more than one profession. She said that, like there are political leaders who are part-time lawyers, teachers, or journalists, she is a part-time actor. The former MP stated that she has always managed to balance her acting career and political endeavours simultaneously. Smriti stated that the only difference between her and the other politicians who have more than one profession is that she is the one who is more in the spotlight, given her career as a part-time actor. Talking about both her careers, the actress-turned-politician said:
“Just like many politicians are part-time lawyers, part-time teachers, part-time journalists. I just happen to be a part-time actor. I’ve done it simultaneously, which is what I think is difficult to grasp. Like I said, the only difference between me and my other political workers is they are part-time lawyers, and there’s no videographer along with them. There’s no makeup person along with them, there’s a script writer. It’s just that we’re all from different locations. I’m just the one in the spotlight.”