Smriti Irani Returns to TV as Tulsi in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 After 2024 Defeat
Smriti Irani returned to television in 2025, reprising her role as Tulsi Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 after nearly two decades away. She shared her early struggles, including borrowing money from her father for auditions and initially failing to secure the role. Irani also revealed she personally sought work in the entertainment industry following her 2024 electoral defeat, with support from industry figures like Uday Shankar. Despite challenges, she embraced the demanding nature of television for her comeback.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (65/100). Lens Score 33/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 4 Sept, 11:04 am. Other outlets followed.