‘Her political affiliation known’: Smriti Irani’s dig at Deepika Padukone
4 years, 11 months ago

‘Her political affiliation known’: Smriti Irani’s dig at Deepika Padukone

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Smriti Irani has reacted to actor Deepika Padukone visiting the JNU campus in support of protesting students on Tuesday night. Speaking at an event in Chennai on Thursday, Irani said the actor had ‘made her political affiliation known in 2011 that she supports the Congress party’. “She made her political affiliation known in 2011 that she supports the Congress party,” she said. Union minister Prakash Javadekar, responding to his party leaders’ comments, had said on Wednesday: “Why only artistes, any common man can go anywhere to express his opinion, there cannot be any objection.”

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In battleground Amethi, Priyanka pitches it as Smriti Irani vs the Gandhis
8 months ago

In battleground Amethi, Priyanka pitches it as Smriti Irani vs the Gandhis

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday made the 2024 Lok Sabha poll for the Amethi seat a fight between her family and Union minister Smriti Irani and, in an emotional tone, declared she would surely win this election. She came to fight Rahul Gandhi and not because of her devotion to you,” Priyanka said in her address that began …

RJD leader wonders ’who asked Smriti Irani to catch Rahul Gandhi’s flying kiss’
1 year, 4 months ago

RJD leader wonders ’who asked Smriti Irani to catch Rahul Gandhi’s flying kiss’

Live Mint  

Rahul Gandhi's alleged flying kiss in the parliament for Union Minister Smriti Irani, remained one of the highly debated topic among no-confidence motion, Manipur ethnic violence, Delhi ordinance Bill and others. Rastriya Janata Dal leader Sarika Paswan on Saturday asked 'who asked Smriti Irani to catch Rahul Gandhi's flying kiss?'. Paswan also defended her statement by saying that Rahul Gandhi …

Smriti Irani reveals how her mom cleaned her aura in hilarious Instagram post. Don't miss
3 years ago

Smriti Irani reveals how her mom cleaned her aura in hilarious Instagram post. Don't miss

India Today  

Union Minister Smriti Irani is one of the most active politicians on social media. On Monday, Smriti took to the app to share a hilarious post that was sent by her mother, Shibani Bagchi, and it has obviously gone viral online. The politician, in the viral post, shared a funny meme that reads: “When I was a kid, they didn’t …

Smriti Irani wears face mask in Instagram post: New normal is 8 months old and counting
4 years, 2 months ago

Smriti Irani wears face mask in Instagram post: New normal is 8 months old and counting

India Today  

It has been months since we all started isolating inside our homes due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. SMRITI IRANI'S POST WAS LOVED BY HER FOLLOWERS After Smriti shared the post, it immediately went viral and managed to garner more than 25k likes. Additionally, Smriti Irani also shared a quote from the popular 2006 film Rocky Balboa starring Sylvester Stallone, …

Union minister Smriti Irani takes aim at Deepika Padukone over JNU visit, says 'want to know her political affiliation'
4 years, 11 months ago

Union minister Smriti Irani takes aim at Deepika Padukone over JNU visit, says 'want to know her political affiliation'

Firstpost  

Union minister Smriti Irani on Thursday slammed Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone over her recent visit to Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University, saying “I want to know what her political affiliation is.” “Anybody who has read the news would know why she would stand with the protesters,” Irani said at a conclave organised by _ The New Indian Express. “_It’s Deepika Padukone’s …

Sexist BJP Leader Asks Deepika Padukone to 'Dance' in Mumbai Instead of Protesting in JNU
4 years, 11 months ago

Sexist BJP Leader Asks Deepika Padukone to 'Dance' in Mumbai Instead of Protesting in JNU

News 18  

After being accused of being a Congress supporter and a member of the “tukde tukde gang”, actress Deepika Padukone has now been asked to stay in Bombay and dance by a Bharatiya Janata Party leader. One of the first politicians to start circulating calls for boycott of Chappakk, which released on Friday, as well as the actress was Bharatiya Janata …

Deepika Padukone Stood With 'Tukde Tukde' Gang, Can't Deny Her That Right, Says Smriti Irani
4 years, 11 months ago

Deepika Padukone Stood With 'Tukde Tukde' Gang, Can't Deny Her That Right, Says Smriti Irani

News 18  

New Delhi: The Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani, on Thursday lambasted Bollywood icon Deepika Padukone for visiting the Jawaharlal Nehru University in an expression of solidarity with the protesting students. At a conclave organised by The New Indian Express, Irani referred to the “Tukde tukde gang” trope and said, "It's Deepika Padukone's freedom to stand next …

Deepika Padukone knew she stood with people who wanted India destroyed: Smriti Irani on actor's JNU visit
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone knew she stood with people who wanted India destroyed: Smriti Irani on actor's JNU visit

India Today  

Union Minister Smriti Irani says Deepika Padukone must have known she was choosing to stand with "people who wanted the destruction of India" when she visited Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University this week. Watch the clip here.. @smritiirani takes down Deepika Padukone for supporting Bharat Tere Tukde Gang pic.twitter.com/XzqTmSjeaN Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga January 10, 2020 Various right-wing groups and some …

DMK MP Kanimozhi extends her support to Deepika Padukone for standing with protesters at JNU
5 years ago

DMK MP Kanimozhi extends her support to Deepika Padukone for standing with protesters at JNU

India TV News  

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone's visit to Jawaharlal Nehru University has become a matter of massive political debate since she stood in solidarity with the protesting students against recent attack on varsity campus. DMK MP Kanimozhi is the one who extended her support to the actress for standing by the students protesting against the attack by masked mob on Sunday inside …

Why Deepika Padukone’s presence in JNU needs special mention
5 years ago

Why Deepika Padukone’s presence in JNU needs special mention

Hindustan Times  

Politics has always been an unwritten script in India’s Hindi film industry. Actor Deepika Padukone is seen at a gathering at JNU in solidarity with the students against Sunday’s violence, in New Delhi, on Tuesday. Bollywood’s top actress Deepika Padukone’s guest appearance at the JNU on Wednesday after the much-criticised violence unleashed by masked goons in the country’s premier university …

Deepika Padukone on JNU violence: ‘Very angry at what is happening but it is worse that no action is being taken’
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone on JNU violence: ‘Very angry at what is happening but it is worse that no action is being taken’

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone spoke about violence on the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus in an interview, saying she was “very angry” at the situation. Deepika Padukone is seen at a gathering at JNU in solidarity with the students against Sunday’s violence, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, January 07, 2020. This is not the foundation of our country.” While Deepika …

Deepika Padukone’s ‘Chhapaak’ JNU visit gets a shout out from fellow actors
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone’s ‘Chhapaak’ JNU visit gets a shout out from fellow actors

Hindustan Times  

Deepika Padukone’s Bollywood colleagues tweeted in support of the actor after she visited the Jawaharlal Nehru University on Tuesday evening, two days after a masked mob attacked students and teachers on the campus. Filmmakers Anurag Kashyap, Nikkhil Advani, Hansal Mehta, Anubhav Sinha, actors Richa Chadha, Swara Bhaskar and former JNU students’ union president Kanhaiya Kumar, among several others, hailed Deepika …

‘Chhapaak’ or Not, Deepika Padukone Knew JNU Visit Would Invite Hate. But that Didn't Stop Her
5 years ago

‘Chhapaak’ or Not, Deepika Padukone Knew JNU Visit Would Invite Hate. But that Didn't Stop Her

News 18  

On Tuesday, Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone stopped by Jawaharlal Nehru University, which has been embroiled in chaos and protests for the past three days, in order to show her solidarity with the students. I never imagined that actress like Deepika Padukone will support These JNU Goons and Afzal Now Deepika shows True colour This is my final decision that I …

Kanhaiya Kumar to Deepika Padukone, support builds for JNU after attacks
5 years ago

Kanhaiya Kumar to Deepika Padukone, support builds for JNU after attacks

Hindustan Times  

From former student leader Kanhaiya Kumar to Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone, political figures and celebrities joined protests at the Jawaharlal Nehru University to extend solidarity with students and teachers injured in Sunday’s mob attack. Actor Deepika Padukone is seen at a gathering at JNU in solidarity with the students against Sunday’s violence in the presence of JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh …

Deepika Padukone joins JNU students in solidarity, sends out bold message from Bollywood, draws support on Twitter
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone joins JNU students in solidarity, sends out bold message from Bollywood, draws support on Twitter

Firstpost  

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone showed up at JNU on Tuesday to express solidarity with students who were injured in violence inside the varsity campus on Sunday Amid criticism over top Bollywood celebrities maintaining silence over the violence in JNU, Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone joined the protesting students at the JNU’s Sabarmati hostel. She said, “I usually avoid tweeting to Bollywood …

At JNU protest, Deepika Padukone shares stage with Kanhaiya Kumar
5 years ago

At JNU protest, Deepika Padukone shares stage with Kanhaiya Kumar

Hindustan Times  

Actor Deepika Padukone showed up at the Jawaharlal Nehru University on Tuesday evening to express solidarity with students protesting against the recent violence on the campus. Deepika Padukone shares stage with Kanhaiya Kumar She stood quietly among students as former JNU students’ union president Kanhaiya Kumar, in a defiant speech, said the students won’t be cowed down by the violence. …

Deepika Padukone reaches JNU Sabarmati T-point, expresses solidarity with students
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone reaches JNU Sabarmati T-point, expresses solidarity with students

Hindustan Times  

Actor Deepika Padukone reached the Jawaharlal Nehru University on Tuesday evening to show solidarity with students protesting recent violence on the campus. WATCH | Deepika Padukone visits JNU to support students protesting violence Check out pictures of Deepika at the university: Deepika Padukone and Kanhaiya Kumar with protestors at JNU. On Monday night, Bollywood celebrities such as directors Vishal Bhardwaj, …

Smriti Irani shares flashback Friday picture. Calls it carrot se kaddu ki kahani
5 years, 1 month ago

Smriti Irani shares flashback Friday picture. Calls it carrot se kaddu ki kahani

India Today  

Smriti Irani is one minister who is known for her wit. The picture shows a leaner Smriti Irani dressed in a casual shirt and pants smiling for the camera. Photo: Instagram/ Smriti Irani Smriti Irani's social media accounts have always given us a hearty laugh. The Textile minister became a household name after she starred as Tulsi in the famous …

Smriti Irani posts cute video of her and Zubin as minions. His nickname for her wins the day
5 years, 1 month ago

Smriti Irani posts cute video of her and Zubin as minions. His nickname for her wins the day

India Today  

Apart from winning hearts of people all over the country, BJP minister Smriti Irani also knows how to keep her online family entertained. From cracking hilarious jokes and sharing relatable memes to posting heartwarming pictures with her family members, Smriti Irani is winning the Instagram game. In the video, the minion which is Smriti Irani can be seen making funny …

Smriti Irani remembers her Daadu with TBT pic: Grateful to be your naatni
5 years, 2 months ago

Smriti Irani remembers her Daadu with TBT pic: Grateful to be your naatni

India Today  

Smriti Irani recently went down the memory lane on Instagram while posting a throwback picture on her account. For Throwback Thursday, the Union Minister took to social media to post an old picture of her grandfather and it will remind you of your grandparents. Here’s what her followers are saying: The Union Minister became a household name after she started …

Smriti Irani has an adorable birthday wish for daughter Shanelle Irani: You are our pride and joy
5 years, 2 months ago

Smriti Irani has an adorable birthday wish for daughter Shanelle Irani: You are our pride and joy

India Today  

If there is one politician right now who is slaying the social media game with perfection then it is none other BJP minister Smriti Irani. The Union Minister took to her account to wish her daughter Shanelle Irani on her birthday today. In the image that the Union Cabinet Minister for Textiles and Women & Child Development posted, Shanelle can …

Smriti Irani proves her meme game is on point. See her latest post
5 years, 3 months ago

Smriti Irani proves her meme game is on point. See her latest post

India Today  

Smriti Zubin Irani is the youngest minister in the Modi government and also the coolest one. Smriti Irani knows how to use her Instagram to the T. Her account is full of memes that we relate to, adorable portraits of her family and jokes that she directs at herself. She did it once again, Smriti Irani took to her account …

Smriti Irani goes back to childhood with hilarious 4G meme. Trending now
5 years, 4 months ago

Smriti Irani goes back to childhood with hilarious 4G meme. Trending now

India Today  

Smriti Irani is the queen of social media and there is no denying that. The Bharatiya Janta Party minister’s social media game is so on point that every time she posts anything on her social media account her fans can’t help but laugh. From memes to relatable quotes and even snippets from her life, Smriti Irani is slaying the social …

Smriti Irani posts pic with jharokha in it, asks fans to guess the song. Can you answer it?
5 years, 4 months ago

Smriti Irani posts pic with jharokha in it, asks fans to guess the song. Can you answer it?

India Today  

BJP minister Smriti Irani’s popularity in politics is touching new heights every day with her escalating reach among the people, but it is not just politics where the minister is winning hearts. In fact, her social media game is so strong that every time she posts anything on her official social media account, her followers can’t help but laugh. Recently, …

Smriti Irani is every mom as she gushes about her son even though Unmukt Chand is next to him
5 years, 5 months ago

Smriti Irani is every mom as she gushes about her son even though Unmukt Chand is next to him

India Today  

Smriti Irani is the queen of social media and no, we are not saying it just like that. Take one look at the BJP minister's official Instagram account and you will know that the minister is acing the social media game. Taking to the gram recently, Smriti posted a picture of her son Zohr Irani with cricketer Unmukt Chand, who …

Smriti Irani's funny working weekends meme has Internet in splits. BFF Ekta Kapoor has best reply
5 years, 5 months ago

Smriti Irani's funny working weekends meme has Internet in splits. BFF Ekta Kapoor has best reply

India Today  

Smriti Irani is known for adding a dash of humour to all her Instagram and Twitter posts, proving to us all that no one can do social media better than her. The BJP minister, who is probably one of the coolest politicians in the ruling government right now, is known for her strong meme game. From trolling Monday blues to …

Smriti Irani: From McDonald's to Lok Sabha, she has been a formidable opponent
5 years, 7 months ago

Smriti Irani: From McDonald's to Lok Sabha, she has been a formidable opponent

Op India  

Smriti Irani is a formidable opponent. When Ms Irani speaks, it’s difficult to say if her Hindi is better than her English. We wouldn’t have known it but, for a textile council securing her Provident Fund employee certificate from McDonald and toying with the idea if its’ auction could come to the aid of a group of women artisans. She …

Smriti Irani's cutest supporter is rooting for her Amethi win. Seen the viral post yet?
5 years, 7 months ago

Smriti Irani's cutest supporter is rooting for her Amethi win. Seen the viral post yet?

India Today  

With the General Election results to be out today, the entire nation is glued to their TV screens, keeping a check on all the seats and who is winning from where. Smriti Irani is the BJP leader who is fighting the elections from Amethi, Uttar Pradesh this year, against Congress's Rahul Gandhi. Smriti Irani too responded to the love and …

Watch: Priyanka Gandhi slams Smriti Irani for distributing shoes in Amethi
5 years, 8 months ago

Watch: Priyanka Gandhi slams Smriti Irani for distributing shoes in Amethi

India Today  

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday attacked Bharatiya Janata Party leader Smriti Irani for distributing shoes to people in Amethi, a traditional Congress bastion. Soon after Irani distributed shoes to the people of Amethi, Priyanka Gandhi, the Congress UP east general secretary, slammed Irani. #WATCH: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra,says,"Ye Smriti Irani ji yahan aai aur unhone joote baante ye kehne ke liye …

Main gaati rahoongi: Shiv Sena joinee Priyanka Chaturvedi on Smriti Irani parody
5 years, 8 months ago

Main gaati rahoongi: Shiv Sena joinee Priyanka Chaturvedi on Smriti Irani parody

India TV News  

Priyanka Chaturvedi may have left the Congress in an angry state, but her spirits are high even as she joins Shiv Sena, an ally of BJP. "Gaana main gaati rahungi," said Priyanka Chaturvedi when she was reminded of the parody song she sang while criticising Union Minister Smriti Irani over her educational qualifications. Leading the charge was the then Congress …

Cheating case against Smriti Irani over academic record
5 years, 8 months ago

Cheating case against Smriti Irani over academic record

The Quint  

Pune, April 16 A Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader on Tuesday filed a complaint of cheating against Union Minister Smriti Irani, questioning the differing academic qualifications in her affidavits submitted by her to the Election Commission in the 2004 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections. In her complaint, MNS's ex-municipal corporator from Pune, Rupali Patil has accused Irani of "cheating, misleading voters …

Smriti Irani: TV's favourite bahu is now Rahul Gandhi's challenger in Amethi
5 years, 8 months ago

Smriti Irani: TV's favourite bahu is now Rahul Gandhi's challenger in Amethi

India TV News  

An Indian politician, former model, television actress and producer, Smriti Irani is a well-known face in Indian politics. From serving as the HRD minister to minister of textile, Smriti Irani, at the age of 38, became the youngest minister Prime Minister in Narendra Modi's cabinet. Quick facts about Smriti Irani: Smriti Irani worked as a helper at a McDonald's outlet …

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