BJP MP Smriti Irani Throwback Video: Actor-Politician's Clip From Miss India 1998 Leaves Fans Nostalgic; WATCH

BJP MP Smriti Irani Viral Throwback Video: Politician-actress Smriti Irani, widely known for her iconic role in Ektaa R Kapoor's daily soap 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', had participated in a national beauty pageant before venturing into the Television industry. Even as a 21-year-old, Smriti was keenly interested in politics. Little did she know, that one day she'd become an Union Minister of India. Meanwhile, a throwback video from Smriti's Miss India days has resurfaced on the internet and it will surely make you feel nostalgic.

BJP MP Smriti Irani's Nostalgic Throwback Video Form Miss India 1998

Did you know actress-politician Smriti Irani had participated in Miss India 1998 before becoming an actress? An old viral clip of Smriti, who was only 21 years old back then, from her Miss Indian 1998 days resurfaced on the internet.

In her introduction clip, Smriti was heard talking about her interest in politics. "India, being a cauldron of culture and religions, it is of great interest to me... therefore, it goes without saying that I'm very interested in politics," she says in her viral throwback clip.

Smriti Irani soon became a household name after she made her acting debut as 'Tulsi Irani' in Ektaa's Kyun's popular TV serial, 'Kyunki... Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' in 2001.

Smriti Irani Reveals Why She Participated In Miss India 1998

During an interview with Curly Tales, the actress-politician confessed that she'd decided to participate in the beauty pageant to hone her oratory skills.

Talking about it, she revealed, "I did enter Miss India contest because there was an opportunity to converse, to speak. It was not only about looking good, it was also about the presentation of the self. I thought that if someone questioned me on stage, I would respond with such a mind-blowing answer that I would fetch the crown. But I was wrong."