Smriti Irani to make her comeback in small screen

Smriti Irani participated in the Miss India beauty pageant in 1998 but did not make it to the top 9. She appeared in the song “Boliyan” from the album Saawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag alongside Mika Singh in the same year. In 2000, she began her acting career with the TV shows Aatish and Hum Hain Kal Aaj Aur Kal, which aired on Star Plus, along with a role in Kavita on DD Metro.

Her major breakthrough came when she was cast as Tulsi Virani in Ekta Kapoor’s Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. This role earned her multiple awards, including five consecutive ITA Awards for Best Actress. However, she had a fallout with Ekta Kapoor and left the show in 2007, only to return for a special episode in 2008.

In 2003, Irani joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the next year, she became vice-president of the Maharashtra Youth Wing. She contested the 2004 general elections but lost to Kapil Sibal in Chandni Chowk. Despite facing political challenges, she continued to grow within the party, taking on significant roles. Recently, Irani has been active on television and social media, interacting with fans and maintaining her influence in the entertainment industry.

She has also appeared as a judge on the Telugu TV show Jai Bolo Telangana, showing her ongoing connection to the cultural scene. Interesting is that actress is rumored to make her small screen debut with the popular show Anupama, and official confirmation is expected soon. Fans are eagerly waiting for the news, as her entry into the show could add a new dimension to the storyline.

Bollywood Feud: Karan Johar and Divya Khosla Kumar Clash Over Box Office Claims

A heated controversy has erupted in the Indian film industry between renowned producer Karan Johar and actress-producer Divya Khosla Kumar. The dispute centers around the box office performance of their respective films, “Jigra” and “Savi,” both produced by Dharma Productions and T-Series, respectively.

The conflict ignited when Divya accused Karan’s protégé, Alia Bhatt, of purchasing tickets to “Jigra” to artificially inflate its box office numbers. Karan responded with a cryptic Instagram post, suggesting that silence was the best response to “fools.” Divya countered with a quote about truth offending those opposed to it, further intensifying the exchange.

Media reports indicated that “Jigra” had grossed a significant ₹4.5 crore on its opening day. However, Divya dismissed these figures, alleging that they were inflated by the production house. This claim is particularly intriguing given the similar premise of both “Jigra” and “Savi,” which both involve a prison break. Despite the narrative similarity, “Savi” underperformed at the box office, grossing only ₹7.83 crore in its two-week theatrical run.

Another potential factor contributing to the feud is the box office competition between “Jigra” and “Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video,” a film produced by Divya’s husband, Bhushan Kumar. Divya’s public criticisms could potentially complicate Bhushan’s negotiating position for future projects, including the highly anticipated “Animal Park.”

As the feud continues to escalate, fans and industry insiders are closely watching to see how this conflict will impact the careers of both Karan Johar and Divya Khosla Kumar, as well as the future of their respective production houses. The controversy has raised questions about the transparency of box office reporting and the potential influence of industry insiders on film success.