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Before entering politics, she was known as an actress whose acting skills resonated in every household. There was a time when, due to financial constraints, She even worked as a hotel waitress. Let's learn some interesting facts about this actress's life.

Who is Smriti Irani

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Smriti Irani was born on March 23, 1976. Her family's financial situation was poor. Her father ran a courier company. 

When Smriti Irani auditioned for Miss India

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In 1998, Smriti tried her luck and auditioned for Miss India in Mumbai. She was selected. She then reached the finals, but failed to win. At one point, she even washed dishes and worked as a hotel waitress for money. In 2001, Smriti married Zubin Irani.

Smriti Irani's acting career.

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In 1998, Smriti Irani first appeared in singer Mika Singh's album "Sawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag." In 2000, Smriti began her acting career with the films "Aatish" and "Hum Hain Kal Aaj Aur Kal." She also starred in "Kavita" on DD Metro. In 2000, she landed a role in a TV series produced by Ekta Kapoor, titled "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi."

Smriti Irani's political run

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What is Smriti Irani's net worth?

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According to media reports, the net worth of actress and politician Smriti Irani is Rs 17.6 crore.

When Smriti Irani faced financial struggles

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Born into a poor family, Smriti experienced financial hardship from a young age. At the age of seven, Smriti Irani and her two sisters were asked to pack up and leave home because their mother was unable to provide the family with a son.

What was Smriti Irani's first paycheck?

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Smriti's first salary was Rs 200, earned by selling beauty cosmetics. When she was 20, she took a job at McDonald's to help herself. She was a dishwasher there, and it was her first job.

How much Smriti Iran earn per episode?

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Smriti Irani is reportedly charging Rs 14 lakh per episode for her role in the reboot of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. This is a significant increase from her Rs 1,800 per episode salary when the show first aired.