learn more about TULSI...raksha bandhan~

indya: Hi all! A very good morning to all you indyans gathered out there for the online special chat! Celebrating the spirit of Raksha Bandhan, indya.com brings you two special chats!

indya: Hi Smriti and welcome to the chat on indya.com! Nice to have you with us today!
kkavybarsaat: Hi Smriti my name is Gurleen, I am 10 years old I am your biggest fan and so is my brother who is only 5 years old, we love you! I cannot wait till your next serial… Happy Rakhi from Canada.
smritiirani: Hi Gurleen, my best wishes for you and your entire family for this Raksha Bandan, I'm delighted that a ten year old can find space for me in your lives, wish you and your brother a world of happiness and togetherness on this auspicious occasion, hope you like my coming series as much as you like me as Tulsi in Kyunki…
asdfgf_4729: Do you have any brother and how are you celebrating Raksha Bandhan?
smritiirani: I don't have a brother, I indulge with my son and daughter, I see their camaraderie and wish I did have someone to share Rakhi with!
guest46: How does it feel to be Uma Didi after being Tulsi for so long?
smritiirani: Its a new experience, a new challenge, I look for to it, there is smile on my face and I look forward every day's shoot , this show gives me an opportunity to showcase a new side to my craft.
calcutta_sweta: Smriti, Sweta here , who is your moral support and a Happy Raksha Bandhan?
smritiirani: Thank you, wish you too. My family is my support!
calcutta_sweta: Smriti, can you tell us about your family?
smritiirani: I am married to Zubin Irani, I am a mother of two, as I grow older, I just hope I'm as beautiful a mother, aunt and grand mother as I'm in my television soap.
guest52: Smriti, I watch your show every single day and I want to be like Tulsi too... I seriously admire you and your acting and I can't wait to watch Uma Didi.
smritiirani: My heart felt thanks to you, that's a lovely compliment, I hope I do justice to the role. Most importantly, we should look up to people amongst our family as they are our real support.
siddharthatri: Smritiji can I be your brother from now onwards?
smritiirani: Of course!, Siddharth, its nice of you to offer to step in!
asdfgf_4729: Why doesn't the new serial Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasma made in coordination with Ekta Kapoor, not starting with letter 'K'?
smritiirani: It's a title I suggested keeping in mind hopes, aspiration and freedom of middle class families in independent India, I thought the title was more suitable, and thankfully Ekta agreed!
calcutta_sweta: Smriti, which Mihir was good working with?
smritiirani: I have always believed in being honest as honestly is the best policy, so I should avoid answering this question!
calcutta_sweta: Smriti, which was your first project and how was your experience that time and what was the reaction of your family?
smritiirani: I like the on going series of Kyunki…, I get lots of adulations and respect from my fans. For any female professional to get that kind of respect at work is the best feeling!
ghu1993: I'm an actress in Orissa, I am 13 years old and I'm eager to act in Ekta Didi's soaps... And I want your wishes
smritiirani: Best wishes on your ambition, but I would suggest you to pursue your education now as a strong education foundation equips you for the best in any profession!
guest42: Who do you like the most out of all your sons in Kyunki? Karan, Gautam, Harsh or Sahil (like a son)?
smritiirani: As an individual I have a history with each of them, Karan is married to Gauri (my batch mate in college), Gautam was my batch mate at school, I have had a long and good working relation with Sahil and Harsh. As mother and son relationship in Kyunki, there is one pair that is most and I would say Tulsi and Karan!
asdfgf_4729: When will you come back to Mihir and throw out the idiotic Meera?
smritiirani: With Meera looking prettier by the day, do you honestly think Tulsi has a chance of coming back?
calcutta_sweta: Smriti tell us something which we don't know about you?
smritiirani: I'm a very private person irrespective of being in public life, I've ensured to stay private as that's the least I owe my friends and family.
asdfgf_4729: How do you describe success in your life?
smritiirani: I would not judge success as per how big a house or how many cars one has, I would rather think that successful person is one who invests time, effort and love in his or her relationships, because that's one investment that gives you the best returns, only those with these returns are truly successful.
indya: Thanks Smriti for joining us on the chat. All the very best at your new venture! Any message for your fans before we leave...
smritiirani: I can hope and pray that we can bond as one unit, one family and one country! Happy you all a very Raksha Bandhan!
indya: Thanks a lot! We loved it! I am sure your fans there feel the same too!
indya: Ok that was Smriti Irani on the chat on the new looking indya.com!