“Handloom is a legacy, a craft which involves close to four million weavers in the country. They have to decide how they would like to position their wares in the domestic and global markets. We in the government will support their vision to the best of our abilities.”

Indian actress and politician

Smriti Irani is an Indian actress, politician, fashion model, and television producer. She is best known for playing Tulsi Virani in the soap opera Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, a role that made her widely familiar to Indian television audiences. She has also served in the Indian Union Cabinet as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Before politics, Irani built a successful career in entertainment. Her work on Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi brought her widespread recognition and several awards, and in 2025 she returned to the role of Tulsi Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 after nearly two decades away from acting.