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| name = Smriti Zubin Irani |
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| birth_name = Smriti Malhotra |
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| occupation = [[Politician]]<br>Producer<br>[[Theatre Personality]]<br>[[Actress]]<br>[[Television Presenter]]<br>[[Social Worker]] |
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'''Smriti Zubin Irani'''({{lang-hi|स्मृति ईरानी }}, {{lang-pa|ਸਮ੍ਰਿਤੀ ਇਰਾਨੀ}}, {{lang-bn|স্মৃতি ইরানি}}; born 23 March |
'''Smriti Zubin Irani'''({{lang-hi|स्मृति ईरानी }}, {{lang-pa|ਸਮ੍ਰਿਤੀ ਇਰਾਨੀ}}, {{lang-bn|স্মৃতি ইরানি}}; born 23 March 1972) is an [[India]]n former [[Model (person)|Model]], [[television actress]], producer and [[politician]]. |
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Irani also runs People for Change, which an organization working to provide drinking water to the poor in India’s remote areas. She will soon be seen in director [[Tapan Saha]]'s Bengali film ''Amrita'' along with veteran actor [[Victor Banerjee]]. |
Irani also runs People for Change, which an organization working to provide drinking water to the poor in India’s remote areas. She will soon be seen in director [[Tapan Saha]]'s Bengali film ''Amrita'' along with veteran actor [[Victor Banerjee]]. |
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| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Tulsi |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Indian actor |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Indian actor |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 23 March |
| DATE OF BIRTH = 23 March 1972 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Delhi]], [[India]] |
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Delhi]], [[India]] |
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Smriti Zubin Irani | |
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| Born | Smriti Malhotra March 23, 1972 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Politician Producer Theatre Personality Actress Television Presenter Social Worker |
| Spouse | Zubin Irani |
| Children | Shanelle, Zohr, Zoish |
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Smriti Zubin Irani(Hindi: स्मृति ईरानी, Punjabi: ਸਮ੍ਰਿਤੀ ਇਰਾਨੀ, Bengali: স্মৃতি ইরানি; born 23 March 1972) is an Indian former Model, television actress, producer and politician.
Irani also runs People for Change, which an organization working to provide drinking water to the poor in India’s remote areas. She will soon be seen in director Tapan Saha's Bengali film Amrita along with veteran actor Victor Banerjee.
Family
Smriti was born in Delhi, in a Punjabi – Bengali family, and was eldest amongst three sisters. Her father who owned courier company is a Punjabi and mother is a Bengali.
In January 2001, Smriti married her childhood friend Zubin Irani. In the year 2001, Smriti gave birth to their child Zohr. In September 2003 Smriti gave birth to their daughter Zoish. Also, Smriti is a stepmother to Shanelle who is Irani's daughter from his previous marriage.
Career in Kyunki
Smriti Irani is most known for portraying the role of Tulsi Virani in popular television soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Her role became an iconic household name. After playing Tulsi's role in the show for about seven years, she left the show in June 2007 due to personal problems encountering between herself and producer Ekta Kapoor and was replaced by Gautami Kapoor. However, due to consequential decline in Kyunki's viewership, Ekta decided to bring back Smriti in the show. Smriti made her comeback in the show in May 2008 in a special episode.
Political career
Smriti joined the leading political party of the country Bhartiya Janata Party(BJP) in the year 2003. The party gave her a ticket to fightLok Sabha elections in the year 2004 from the Chandni Chowk constituency in Delhi where she was fielded against veteran political leader Kapil Sibal. Though, Smriti did not win the election but she continued to work for the party. Looking at her dedication and hard work Smriti was made Vice-President of the Maharashtra Youth Wing. [citation needed] Smriti has been nominated as executive member of the central committee for five times and had been appointed as National Secretary. [citation needed]
Smriti is one of the few people from the entertainment world who have been able to break the myth that actors do not care for people and country but can join politics to bring change for better [citation needed]. Smriti Irani also finds her name mentioned in the autobiography of the former Home Minister and veteran political leader L K Advani My Country My Life. [citation needed]
In the first quarter of the year 2010, Smriti was appointed as the National Secretary of the party and on 24 June 2010, she was appointed as All India President of the Women's Wing of the party i.e. Bhartiya Janata Party Mahila Morcha. [citation needed] After becoming President of the women's' cell, Smriti has raised various issues like women empowerment in Indian Military and has shown a red eye towards crime against women and has urged government to take necessary steps to ensure safety of women specially in New Delhi. [citation needed] In August 2011, she was sworn in as a Member of Parliament from Gujarat to the Rajya Sabha. [citation needed]
Awards and achievements
Works and appearances
Television
| Year | Show | Character | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| ?? | Aatish | ?? | STAR Plus |
| ?? | Hum Hain Kal Aaj Kal Aur Kal | ?? | STAR Plus |
| 2000–2008 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Tulsi Mihir Virani | STAR Plus |
| 2001–2003 | Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat | Smriti | Sony TV |
| 2001–2003 | Kuch Dil Se | Host | SAB TV |
| 2001–2002 | Ramayan | Seeta | Zee TV |
| 2004 | Koffee with Karan | Herself(Guest Along with Sakshi Tanwar) | Star World |
| 2006–2007 | Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan | Uma | STAR Plus |
| 2007–2008 | Virrudh | Vasudha Sushant Sharma | Sony TV |
| 2007–2008 | Mere Apne | Sharda | 9X |
| 2007–2008 | Teen Bahuraaniyaan | Vrinda | Zee TV |
| 2008 | Yeh Hai Jalwa | Host | 9X |
| 2008 | Waaris | Producer | Zee TV |
| 2009–2010 | Maniben.com | Maniben Jamankumar Patel | SAB TV |
Theatre Projects
| Projects | Language | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein | Hindi | Sargam |
| Maniben.com | Gujarati | Mani |
| Koi Taru Bau Saru Thayu | Gujarati | Devika |
| Muktidhaam | Gujarati | Mother |
| Garv Thi Kaho Ame Gujarati Chhiye | Gujarati | Mridula |
Commercials
| Company | Product |
|---|---|
| Eureka Forbes | Water Purifier |
| Dabur | Dazzle |
| ?? | Rice |
| Coke | Coke |
| Kerala Tourism | Tourism |
| Stayfree | Stayfree |
| Star | Salt |
Films
| Year | Film | Character | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Malik Ek | Personification of Dwarkamai | Hindi |
| 2011 | Jai Bolo Telangana | Activist | Telugu |
References
External links
- http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/aug/29smriti.htm
- http://www.hindustantimes.com/Smriti-Irani-to-enter-cinema/Article1-511987.aspx
- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Smriti-Irani-to-head-BJPs-women-wing-in-Himachal/articleshow/6052481.cms
- Smriti the highest paid television star