Actress-cum-politician Smriti Irani recently embarked on a holy trip to Tirupati Balaji.
In a heartfelt moment, she shared a picture on her social media, showing herself standing before the divine statue in the temple with her hands folded in prayer. She captioned the post, “At the feet of Tirupati Balaji #govindagovinda.” Notably, Smriti was dressed in a traditional Indian red saree during her visit.
On the professional front, Irani has been shining as Tulsi in the reprised version of the iconic 2000 show “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.” The show, which began airing in June, has garnered positive responses from both critics and audiences.
Active on social media, Smriti is known for voicing her opinions on various topics, ranging from films to politics. Recently, she expressed her admiration for director Aditya Dhar’s latest movie, “Dhurandhar.”
Sharing a collage of the lead cast, which includes Sanjay Dutt, Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal, she penned a thoughtful note about the essence of the film.
She remarked, “If you have looked into the eyes of the wife of a fallen soldier & walked her to the cremation ground, if you have visited the Jagti camp in Jammu, if you have seen the deserted temple premises of Sharika Devi in Srinagar, if you have met those who were on duty during the Parliament attack or have family that survived the 26/11 Mumbai attack, then nothing in Dhurandhar should lead you to outrage; after all, it’s just a film.”
Smriti further praised Aditya Dhar’s direction, stating, “As a storyteller, @adityadharfilms is a craftsperson par excellence; as a research fiend, even more so. It’s the quiver in the face as he pulls the cover off a dead son that makes Akshaye Khanna’s performance a lesson in craft, and @ranveersingh’s piercing eyes that speak when he doesn’t are a must-watch for those who aspire to be consistent in their pursuit of a legacy, and that @rampal72 can be so menacing is a revelation.”
Commending the film’s music, Irani added, “And the music OMG. When a director’s passion meets the keen eye of a casting director like Mukesh @castingchhabra, you can rest assured the screen will explode.”
She emphasized further, “Dhurandhar isn’t just a film—it’s the echo of lives lived and lost; and if cinema can make you feel that weight, maybe you owe it more than outrage. Those like me who have had the privilege of being in the vicinity of a legend called Ajit Doval may find it a tad bit weird to watch @actormaddy play a cinematic version of him, but then there could have been no better actor who could so calmly hold a storm within.”
In conclusion, the “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi” star expressed gratitude, stating, “To the men and women known and unknown who have died defending us and are still in pursuit of justice for everyday Inddigihunt—Dhanyawad; our nation holds you in high esteem and is forever in your debt #dhurandhar.”