“Take Punjab 1984' or Sardari Begum' or Khamosh Pani,' the Punjabi mother I have played in films are all of a certain age and I have won accolades, something I did not get as a young actress perhaps.”

Indian politician and former actress, television personality, singer, and entertainment producer

Kirron Kher is an Indian politician and former actress, television personality, singer, and entertainment producer. She is known for her work in Hindi films and television, and for serving as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha for Chandigarh from 2014 to 2024. She is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Her film career brought her two National Film Awards and a Lux Style Award, along with four Filmfare Award nominations. Her public life has moved between entertainment and politics, with a career built in both fields.