Smriti Irani's Mother Gave Her Rs. 1 As Rent When She Bought Her A House, 'My Mother Lived Her..'

Smriti Irani is one of the most popular names in the television world. The actress became an overnight sensation with her portrayal of 'Tulsi Virani' in the popular show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. To this date, she is hailed for her role and enjoys a huge fan following. Post her stint in television, Smriti joined politics.

She joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2003 and became the vice president of the Maharashtra Youth Wing in 2004. Smriti is an MP from the Amethi constituency. She won the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Smriti is currently the youngest minister in the Narendra Modi cabinet.

Smriti is leading the headlines as she is making her comeback as ‘Tulsi’ in Ektaa Kapoor’s cult television show, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reboot. As per multiple reports, the show will feature much of its original cast. The show, featuring Smriti Irani's return to the screen after a 25-year hiatus, is set to premiere on July 29, 2025.

Smriti Irani’s mother paid her a rent of Rs. 1 when she gifted her a home

Smriti Irani is one of the most popular names in the telly world. However, her path to stardom was not an easy one. The actress, who now enjoys a successful life, once faced extreme financial constraints and realised the power of money quite early in her life. She once revealed why her mother gave her Rs. 1 as rent when she bought a home for her.

In a throwback interview with Neelesh Mishra, the actress revealed that her mother was asked to leave the house since she couldn’t give birth to a son. At the tender age of seven, Smriti, along with her mother and sisters, left home. But when she purchased a house for her mother years later, her mother paid her a rent of Rs. 1

The actress asked her mother the reason behind giving her money, and she stated that they cannot take anything from their daughters. Elaborating on the same, Smriti shared:

“For the first time, my mother said, "We can't take anything from our daughters but I can share my wish that if I die, then I want to die in my own house." My mother has lived all her life on rent. 6 years back, I bought a house. My mother gives me Re 1 for the rent so that her self-respect is intact. People ask me what makes me feel satisfied, I would say that the feeling that my mother can die peacefully after getting her wish fulfilled, makes me feel satisfied.”

Smriti Irani recalled getting an income of Rs. 1800 per day

In the same interview, Smriti recalled her early days in television and how her daily income was Rs. 1,800. She also revealed that her makeup artist was embarrassed to see her, as she used to travel in an auto. Elaborating on the same, Smriti stated:

“You don't even look like a star, you look more like a technician with that kind of lifestyle. I used to get Rs. 1800, per day. When Zubin and I got married we barely had Rs. 30,000. I remember my makeup man was embarrassed and he used to say, 'gaadi toh lelo mujhe sharam aati hai mai gaadi pe aata hu aur Tulsi bhabhi auto mein aa rahi hai.”

Smriti Irani never let her sufferings surpass her. She rather worked hard and rewrote her destiny.

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