Smriti's 'Baa' sends blessings for her political journey

Smriti's 'Baa' sends blessings for her political journey
Thursday, May 29, 2014 14:33 IST
By Santa Banta News Network
Sudha Shivpuri, who played the elderly 'Baa' to Smriti Irani when they starred together in the long-running TV soap opera "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi", has sent her blessings and good wishes to the newly appointed cabinet minister, whom she believes will carry out her duties with utmost dedication.

The ailing theatre, film and TV veteran is recuperating at her residence in Mumbai after suffering a stroke in December 2013. She was even hospitalised for a little over two months, but currently, she can't talk too much due to tracheostomy.

Yet, Sudha, 75, agreed to share her thoughts with IANS via her son in a telephonic conversation from Mumbai.

"I have just sent her my aashirwaad (blessing) that 'khoob tarakki karo (achieve a lot of success in life)'. And call me. Wish you all the love and luck," she conveyed.


Smriti, a former model, Miss India contestant, TV actress and producer, ventured into politics in 2003 when she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). On Monday, she was sworn in as a minister in the Narendra Modi government, and she has been entrusted with the Human Resource Development portfolio.

Sudha said Smriti is "dedicated, hardworking and caring", she is "well informed", and has a "constant quest for knowledge".

"She used to keep reading something or the other all the time on the sets," said Sudha, who also shared screen space with Smriti in "Maniben.com".

"Smriti 'khoob bhalaa karegi' (Smriti will do a lot of good), and whatever she does, she will try her best to do it right and perfectly," she added.
Harshvardhan Rane and Sadia Khateeb's Stirring Chemistry Unveiled in the Motion Poster of Omung Kumar-s Romantic Drama - 'SILAA'!

Zee Studios, Blue Lotus Pictures, and Stark Entertainment in association with Innovations India officially

Monday, June 30, 2025
Paresh Rawal Confirms Return to Hera Pheri 3: Franchise Trio Reunited!

In a major update for Bollywood comedy fans, Paresh Rawal has officially confirmed his return to the

Monday, June 30, 2025
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's June Recap: Heartfelt Moments, Celebrity Friendships And Upcoming Projects!

Renowned South Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently delighted her fans with a

Monday, June 30, 2025
BJP Supports Diljit Dosanjh Amid 'Sardaar Ji 3' Controversy, Calls Him a National Asset!

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, known for his versatile talent as both an actor and singer, is at the center

Monday, June 30, 2025
Darsheel Safary gets candid about rediscovering himself through Gamerlog!

Amazon’s free streaming service, Amazon MX Player, is buzzing with praise for its refreshing new coming

Monday, June 30, 2025