Irani, who first gained fame as the iconic Tulsi in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi before stepping into the political arena, offered a heartfelt reflection that resonated with bibliophiles and introspective minds alike
In an age dominated by screens, notifications, and artificial intelligence, Smriti Irani—former Union Minister and celebrated television actress—has turned to an enduring source of wisdom and comfort: books. In a deeply personal social media post, Irani opened up about her bond with reading, calling books her “companions of thought” and “keepers of pause.”
Irani, who first gained fame as the iconic Tulsi in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi before stepping into the political arena, offered a heartfelt reflection that resonated with bibliophiles and introspective minds alike. Sharing a photo of a few of her favourite titles, she wrote: “They say, think before you speak… and read before you think. But in a world lit by screens and hurried by algorithms, there still breathes the quiet soul of a paperback book. No alerts. No noise. Just pages that wait—not to impress, but to reveal.”
With a poetic flair, she described the intimate experience of reading: “A sentence may whisper. A paragraph may roar. And in the silence between two pages, you may just meet a version of yourself you’ve never known.” Her words capture a quiet rebellion against the rapid pace of modern life, a call to return to moments of pause and personal connection.
Irani’s love for reading is not merely a pastime but a path to introspection. She added, “In this age of AI and acceleration, I still find comfort in the rustle of old paper, ink that smells of memory, and stories that choose to unfold slowly.”
Just days earlier, she had shared another contemplative post on the importance of listening—not just to words, but to the unspoken truths between them. With a candid photograph of herself, she wrote, “Listening—not just to words but to what lies between them. Every chapter I write begins with understanding the world around me. Silence is not absence; it is preparation for impact.”
These reflections reveal a quieter side of Smriti Irani, one far removed from the noise of politics and public life. Known for her impactful roles in the Indian government, including as Minister of Human Resource Development and Minister of Textiles, Irani has often been seen as a dynamic, forceful presence. Yet, through these glimpses, she reveals the thoughtful reader behind the leader—a woman who still finds her deepest truths nestled between the pages of a book.
As she signs off her post with a gentle prompt—“What are yours? #dotell #books”—Irani not only shares her favourites but invites others to rediscover the transformative power of stories.
