A Bharatiya Janata Party MP, Smriti prefers to be cautious about her professional decisions. When Ekta, who gave Smriti a huge platform with hit show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' over a decade ago, asked the actress to play a nautch girl in an episode of 'Ek Thi Naayika', Smriti asked for a change. Ekta obliged, and asked Sakshi Tanwar to play the part instead.

Smriti Irani. File Pic