Smriti Irani Reveals Ektaa Kapoor Gets 'Amused' When She Has Opinions On Storylines Of KSBKBT 2 After 25 Years

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Irani has made her television comeback after 25 years with Ekta Kapoor's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 . At a recent event, the actress spoke about her journey, the changes she has observed over the years, and her bond with Ekta Kapoor.

Smriti Reflects on Her Political Journey

Speaking at FICCI Frames, Balaji Films head honcho, Smriti spoke about balancing her acting career and politics, said, "I don't think that I called myself a part-time politician then. I was beginning a political journey right from the grassroots, while many actors were parachuting themselves right to top positions. I was mindful that if you begin a journey from humble foundations, you can build a building that is quite resilient and resolute."

The Evolution of the Craft and Creator

She reflected on changes over the years: "What is fascinating is that 25 years later, I come back to a craft with a creator who herself has had a tremendous journey, not restricted to one medium or mode of communication, who has oscillated between many frameworks and is now ready to tell a story on the same medium with a different vertical and a new thought."ALSO READ: Ekta Kapoor Says ‘Smriti Irani Spoils You For Other Actors’; KSBKBT 2 Producer Praises Actress

Relationship with Ekta Kapoor

Smriti discussed her evolving relationship with Ekta Kapoor: "This journey and this opportunity is also a reflection of how far the creator of the show has come. That the creator became a friend is also a dubious advantage."She added, "As an actor, 25 years ago, you could speak to the creator of the show from a limited perspective. You had an opinion on a scene, but you never had an opinion on a storyline because you would never share an opinion on a storyline with Ekta Kapoor."Reflecting on the present, she said, "After 25 years, it is interesting to watch her get amused when I have opinions on storylines. The fact that the craft today is presented on a platform that is also witnessing an offshoot of a big deal. To me, the fact that the creator has had such a tremendous journey is the exciting part."