Actress-turned-politician Smriti Irani recently reflected on the significance of the year 2025 for her, emphasizing the profound impact it has had on her career and her readiness to take bold risks.
Heartfelt Monologue
In a heartfelt video message, Smriti urged everyone to live for themselves. She stated, “The last day of the year, the last moment, everyone is waiting impatiently for the next year, with new resolutions, new hopes. And if you look back at the year 2025, what will you find?”
Reflecting on Personal Achievements
She shared her personal journey, saying, “I looked back, and what did I find? I found that the Berkeley that I used to hear about from people – not only did I go to that Berkeley institution, but I also taught a class there digitally. Maybe this is not a big deal for anyone else, but it was for me.”
Balancing Career and Creativity
Irani further explained how she embraced her career in the Hindi GEC space: “What else happened this year? People told me you have climbed to the top of your political career; don’t turn back. But I turned a little towards the screen so that I could live a few creative moments. People warned me; they said what you are doing will not be successful. But when did I stop? Out of fear that I would fail? I didn’t stop out of fear of failure. I got respect, and I got a lot of love. Some people said, ‘You oscillate well in the field of politics and media; you did something new; you can do it too.’”
Living for Oneself
Concluding her reflections, Smriti said, “In the year 2025, I lived a little for myself. You can live 26 too, for yourself. Because the days will come and go, people will meet and separate, and only you will be left. So 26, no matter how it is, we will live with a full heart. We will live for others, but also a little for ourselves. Happy 2026, you are happy. You are happy.”
Inspirational Caption
In her caption, Smriti added, “Time never pauses; it simply turns the page. As the year exhales from 25 into 26, may you linger for a moment: rewind the heart, reflect in quiet honesty, reinvigorate the spirit, and rewrite what no longer fits.” She further expressed, “May tomorrow arrive gently, holding you in peace, wrapping you in joy, steadying you with comfort, anchoring you in faith, and opening doors to success. #happynewyear”
Return to Television
At the peak of her political career, Smriti Irani has made a notable return to television, revisiting her iconic 2000 blockbuster series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, which once defined Indian household entertainment.