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Smriti Irani

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  • Born 23 March 1976
  • Age 48
  • Birth Place New Delhi, Delhi India
  • Profession Politician, Actress (former)
  • Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party
  • In Office Union Cabinet Minister, Government Of India 26 May 2014 - 11 June 2024, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 23 May 2019 - 4 June 2024, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha 19 August 2011 - 23 May 2019, National President Of The BJP Mahila Morcha 24 June 2010 - 24 April 2013
  • Residence Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

smriti irani BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 09 Feb 2025
Smriti Zubin Irani, born Smriti Malhotra on 23rd March 1976, is a prominent figure in Indian politics. She is a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member and has held several key positions in the Union Cabinet. Born and raised in New Delhi, India, she comes from a diverse family background. Her paterna...

smriti irani PERSONAL LIFE

Spouse Zubin Irani ​(2001), ​

POSITIONS HELD BY Smriti Irani

Position Tenure
Member of Rajya Sabha N/A
Minister of Textiles 7 July 2016 - 7 July 2021
Minister of Information and Broadcasting 18 July 2017 - 14 May 2018
Minister of Human Resource Development 26 May 2014 - 5 July 2016
Member of the 17th Lok Sabha N/A
Minister of Women and Child Development 31 May 2019 - Present
Minister of Minority Affairs 7 July 2022 - Present

SMRITI IRANI NEWS

Smriti Irani calls Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi a 'side project': 'I am a part-time actor, full time politician'

July 08, 2025 9:10 pm

In a recent interview, actor Smriti Irani called her show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi a side project. She also shared that she will always be a politician first.

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 first promo: Smriti Irani returns as Tulsi after 25 years

July 07, 2025 10:49 pm

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 will air on Star Plus from July 29 at 10:30 pm. Other than Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay, Hiten Tejwani and his wife, Gauri Pradhan, are also confirmed to be a part of the new season.

Smriti Irani returns as Tulsi Virani, says 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi gave me more than commercial success'

July 07, 2025 6:17 pm

Smriti Irani steps into the shoes of Tulsi Virani once again for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. The show is going to air on Star Plus from July 28.

Smriti Irani recalls her mother was thrown out of her house because she couldn't have a son: 'I was 7, that was my Agneepath'

July 02, 2025 8:36 pm

Smriti Irani said she was determined to work hard and succeed after witnessing the injustice her mother faced while she was growing up.

Ronit Roy calls Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi co-star Smriti Irani his 'most favorite colleague': 'She is like my little sister'

June 26, 2025 2:50 pm

In an exclusive interview, Ronit Roy opened up about his latest show Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan and also sent best wishes to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 team.

'Smriti Irani has not changed a bit, she asked me tu buddha kab hoga?' says Amar Upadhyay

June 16, 2025 9:57 pm

Actor Amar Upadhyay shared details about the return of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and said that the storyline has been thoughtfully crafted to justify the 17-year-gap.

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: Smriti Irani's show to go on air from July 3, Sudhanshu Pandey said he was approached too

June 15, 2025 10:52 am

Other than Smriti Irani, Amar Updhayay, Shakti Anand, and Kamalika Guha Thakurta will also be seen reprising their roles in Kyunki Saas Bhi Bahu Thi 2.

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 confirmed, Smriti Irani signs the contract to play Tulsi Virani again in Ekta Kapoor's show

June 10, 2025 11:52 am

As per latest reports, Smriti Irani known for her role as Tulsi Virani, has officially signed the contract for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2

Delhi Confidential: Another Feather

May 10, 2025 3:05 am

Former Union minister Smriti Irani has donned many hats — first in the media and then as a politician. Come July, she will take on a new role. It is learnt that she will teach a class on fintech at the University of California Berkeley along with Professor Yaniv Konchitchki.

Delhi Confidential: Turning The Page

February 27, 2025 2:24 am

Newly sworn-in Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday called on former Union minister Smriti Irani, whom she knew since their days in the BJP Mahila Morcha.

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