Smriti Irani On Using KSBKBT 2 To Highlight Women's Issues: There Are Things I Couldn't Reiterate Enough As Neta... | EXCLUSIVE

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 star Smriti Irani recently spoke about her return to television. She said that as an actress, the show allows her to address topics she couldn’t highlight enough as a politician.

Over the past three months, the Ektaa Kapoor series has tackled important issues like women’s safety. Through the platform, the politician and television actress hopes to bring attention to matters that are relevant today.Smriti Irani On Using KSBKBT 2 To Highlight Women's IssuesIn a conversation with Times Now Group Editor-in-Chief Navika Kumar, Irani said, "The last we met, I had promised that I am making a comeback partially so on television, because as an abhineta, there are things that maybe I could not reiterate enough as a neta."She added, "This storytelling ecosystem gives me an opportunity to possibly take up issues that I feel are relevant today and need a lot of attention. In the past 3 months, the show that I am a part of (Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2), which is seen as a reprise or resurgence, we took up many issues; issues of women and their safety at the workplace, issues of bodyshaming, of ageing, of false dowry case."

Smriti Irani #Exclusive on @TheNewshourAs an abhineta, there are things that maybe I could not reiterate enough as a neta. This storytelling ecosystem gives me an opportunity to take up issues that I feel are relevant today. In the past 3 months, the show (Kyunki Saas Bhi… pic.twitter.com/PDMP7FbgNN

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Smriti Irani On Bill Gates' Cameo In KSBKBT 2"I'm happy to share today that on a very powerful note of maternal and child health, we will have a very special guest amongst us," she continued.Irani mentioned that she had requested Bill Gates and his foundation to collaborate on using the platform to raise awareness about maternal and child health. She added that thanks to her network and the production house, the collaboration would soon be showcased on screen.