Short interview of Smriti

Smriti Irani, television artiste.
Over the years, "Tulsi" has become a household name. How much do you think is Tulsi in reel life different from Smriti Irani in real life? Some reel life roles are very much like the real life roles. Tulsi is an ideal role that personifies various identities of a woman, who is a mother, a daughter and also a mother-in-law at the same time. To a great degree you can say, it is not much different, or if we put it differently, it is much like a real life role. Having emerged as an iconic television character, do you feel like going to the big screen? I may or may not. You never know what the future holds for you. Right now, I feel totally involved with the character of Tulsi. Not that I would decline a good offer from the silver screen. It is not at hand so I do not think much about it. But I do try to devote some time to the theatre as well. Because theatre is a lively experience. Has your honeymoon with politics come to an abrupt end? No, it is not like that. I am very much active and involved in politics. However, the involvement varies from time to time. It was more during the elections. I am fully associated with the party and its programmes. But at the same time I cater to my professional demands.

— Vimal Sumbly

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