Smriti Irani Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Real Name: Smriti Malhotra

Profession(s): Actress, Model, Politician

Date of Birth: 23 March 1976 (Tuesday)

Age (as of 2025): 49 Years

Birthplace: New Delhi

Zodiac sign: Aries

Nationality: Indian

Hometown: New Delhi, India

Religion: Hinduism

Caste/Ethnicity: • Half-Punjabi half-Maharashtrian (from her father’s side) • Bengali-Assamese (from her mother’s side)

Marriage Date: Year 2001

Age: 49 Years

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EDUCATION

School: Holy Child Auxilium School, New Delhi

College/University: School of Open Learning, University of Delhi

Educational Qualification: • 12th Pass • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) first year from Delhi University’s School of Open Learning (did not complete the three-year degree course)

Education: 12th

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Height (approx.): 5′ 7″ (170 cm)

Eye Colour: Black

Hair Colour: Black

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Marital Status: Married

Husband/Spouse: Zubin Irani (Businessman)

Children: Son – Zohr Irani (Born in 2001) Daughters – Zoish Irani (Born in 2003), Shanelle Irani (stepdaughter) (married to Arjun Bhalla )

Parents: Father – Ajay Kumar Malhotra Mother – Shibani Bagchi

Grandparents: Smriti Irani’s paternal grandfather was Punjabi, and her paternal grandmother was Marathi. Her maternal grandfather was Bengali, while her maternal grandmother was Assamese.

Siblings: Brother – Name Not Known Sister(s) – Two Younger Sisters (Names Not Known)

Sportsperson: Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Husband: Zubin Irani

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Debut: Video Song: Song “Boliyan” of the album “Saawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag” with Mika Singh in 1998 TV Serial: Aatish and Hum Hain Kal Aaj Aur Kal, both aired on Star Plus in 2000 TV Producer: Virrudh for Sony TV in 2007 TV Host: Yeh Hai Jalwa, a dance based reality show on 9X in 2008 Film (Actress): Amrita, a Bengali film in 2012

MONEY FACTOR

Cartoon Show: Tom and Jerry

Assets/Properties: Movable: Rs. 3.83 Crore (as in 2019) Immovable: Rs. 7.28 Crore (as in 2019)

Salary (as a Member of Parliament): Rs. 1 Lakh + Other Allowances (as in 2019)

Net Worth (approx.): Rs. 11.11 Crore (as in 2019)

OTHER INFORMATION

Political Party: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Political Journey: 2003: Joined BJP 2004: Contested the Lok Sabha Elections from Chandi Chowk in Delhi and lost to Congress candidate Kapil Sibal . The same year, she was absorbed as a Vice-President for the Maharashtra youth wing 2009: Campaigned for Vijay Goel’s candidature in New Delhi 2010: Appointed as the National Secretary of the party and was roped in as the President of the Mahila (women) wing for BJP 2011: Became a member of the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat 2014: Contested the Lok Sabha Elections against Rahul Gandhi in the Amethi Constituency and lost by 1,07,923 votes. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appointed her as the Minister of Human Resource Development in his cabinet 2016: In July, the Ministry of Human Resource Development was taken away from Irani, and she was given the Ministry of Textiles instead, in a cabinet reshuffle 2017: In July, she was handed the additional charge of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting 2018: In May, the additional charge of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting was taken away from her and was given to Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore 2019: Contested the Lok Sabha Elections against Rahul Gandhi in the Amethi Constituency and won by a margin of 55,120 votes and became the Minister of Women and Child Development 2022: She was given the additional charge of the Ministry of Minority Affairs after Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi resigned from the Union Cabinet, a day before the completion of his Rajya Sabha term. [1] NDTV 2024: Lost the Amethi Lok Sabha seat to Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma by a margin of 1,67,196 votes

Address: A-602, Neptune Apartments, Swami Samarth Nagar 4th Cross Lane, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West, Mumbai 400053

Hobbies: Doing Yoga, Listening to Music, Travelling, Playing Carrom

Cuisines: Gujarati, Bengali

Food: Macher Jhol Bhaat, Tomato Chutney, Jhinge Posto, Aloo Bhajaa, Ilish Machh Shorshe Diye, Pizza, Chocolates

Fruit: Strawberry

Colour: Blue

Actor(s): Dharmendra , Saif Ali Khan , Shah Rukh Khan

Actresses: Rekha , Hema Malini

Politician(s): Atal Bihari Vajpayee , Narendra Modi

Films (Bollywood): Satte Pe Satta (1982), Mr. India (1987), Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), Chandni (1989), Agneepath (1990), Khuda Gawah (1992), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

Films (Hollywood): Avenger Series, The Shawshank Redemption (1994), The Usual Suspects (1995), The Godfather (Triology)

Film Director: Shekhar Kapur

Book(s): ‘Animal Farm’ by George Orwell, ‘Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah’ by Richard Bach

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Smriti Irani, a household name in India, has transitioned from a celebrated television actress to a prominent political figure, captivating audiences across both realms. Her roots trace back to a family deeply ingrained in India’s political landscape; her mother was associated with the Jana Sangh, and her grandfather was an RSS Swayamsevak. This background perhaps foreshadowed her future endeavors, even though, during her school days in Delhi, her parents sought a more conventional path for their daughters. An astrologer, invited to predict their futures, declared that while her siblings had bright prospects, Smriti’s destiny seemed to suggest a life centered around marriage rather than ambition.

Despite her parents’ aspirations, young Smriti nurtured dreams of becoming either a civil servant or a journalist. However, her father believed these professions were unsuitable for her, leading Smriti to forge her own path to Mumbai, where she participated in the Femina Miss India contest in 1998. Though she did not make it to the top nine, her journey was just beginning. Before her foray into acting, Smriti worked as a waitress at McDonald’s in Bandra, Mumbai, where her ambitions were simple: to graduate to a position where she could welcome guests, showcasing her desire for personal growth and financial independence.

Smriti’s breakthrough into the entertainment industry came with a modeling assignment and her appearance in the music video for “Saawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag” alongside Mika Singh. Her talent caught the eye of television producer Shobha Kapoor, leading to her iconic role as Tulsi Virani in Ekta Kapoor’s “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.” Over its eight-year run on Star Plus, this soap opera transformed her into one of India’s most beloved television personalities, even as she humorously admitted to never having watched an episode of the series. Irani’s remarkable performance earned her a record-setting five consecutive Indian Television Academy Awards for Best Actress (Popular), solidifying her place in the hearts of viewers.

In 2003, while her television career was flourishing, Smriti ventured into politics by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Her political journey took a significant turn during the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections when she contested against Rahul Gandhi from the Amethi Constituency, although she did not win. Nevertheless, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recognized her capabilities, appointing her as the Minister of Human Resource Development on May 26, 2014. Smriti’s proactive approach during the 2019 elections saw her defeat Gandhi, notably showcasing her resilience when she famously doused a fire that had broken out in a village within her constituency.

Beyond her political and acting careers, Smriti Irani maintains a personal life that reflects her deep spiritual beliefs; she is a devoted follower of Lord Ganesha and often wears a Ganesha locket. Fluent in six languages—Hindi, English, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, and Bengali—she exemplifies cultural versatility and dedication. Smriti Irani’s journey, marked by determination and adaptability, highlights her evolution from a schoolgirl with modest aspirations to a formidable presence in Indian politics and entertainment.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.