Mumbai: Actor-politician Smriti Irani will be soon seen playing her iconic and much-loved character of Tulsi Virani in Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ reboot.
As her first look from the sitcom was unveiled a few days ago, speculation started doing the rounds if Smriti has taken a break from her political career.
During a recent interaction with fans on her X (formerly Twitter) handle, a user asked Smriti, “Dear @smritiirani all the best on your return to TV. Hope this is just a brief sabbatical from politics.”
Putting speculations to rest, Smriti responded, “No sabbatical. Have worked both in media and politics for 25 years with only a decade’s break due to my responsibility as Cabinet Minister. Never compromised on my sangathan responsibilities, never will.”
Dear @smritiirani all the best on your return to TV. Hope this is just a brief sabbatical from politics. pic.twitter.com/0BOxgAXwHe
— Mohan Sinha 🇮🇳 (@Mohansinha) July 14, 2025
Another fan tweeted, “Will all due respect for your decision to return back to the media. Me and like me thousands of your admirers will wish your active presence in politics too. Specifically, when the Bengal and UP election is around the corner. PS – My mother was super happy when she heard this news.”
Smriti replied, “My Pranaam to your Ma … be assured of my active political contribution during the forthcoming elections as assigned by sangathan.”
Will all due respect for your decision to return back to the media.
Me and like me thousands of your admirers will wish your active presence in politics too. Specifically when the Bengal and UP election is around the corner.
PS – My mother was super happy when she heard this…— the NewsCompiler (@thenewscompiler) July 15, 2025
BJP’s Smriti was a member of Lok Saba from 2011 to 2024.
‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ reboot will air from July 29 on Star Plus and JioHotstar at 10.30 pm.