MUMBAI : Smriti Irani is one of the most powerful and influential personalities in our nation. She began her journey as a model where she participated in Femina Miss India.

Post that the actress went on to become one of the most loved and successful actresses on television. She became a household name with her performance as Tulsi in the cult show Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Thi.

She won many awards for her performance and also ruled the television screens for 8 years. Her character Tulsi is an iconic character on television.

Today she is a Union Cabinet Minister and a leader of the BJP party.

Now we came across a video from the days of Femina Miss India where she is seen introducing herself and talking about what she aspires to do in the future.

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In the video, the actress is seen speaking bout her journey. Even then, she had the vision to join politics, and today, she is a successful politician.

Well, no doubt Smriti is doing well in the political world, but her fans miss watching her on-screen.

She has come a long way from being a contestant on a beauty pageant to being a minister of our nation.

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