Updated On: 27 June, 2020 01:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ekta Kapoor's video shows Smriti Irani, who was a former television actress and model, introducing herself at the 1998 Miss India pageant.

Smriti Irani with BFF Ekta Kapoor. Pic/Instagram Ekta Kapoor
Smriti Irani became a household name due to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi produced by Ekta Kapoor. The iconic daily soap marked the first collaboration of Smriti Irani and Ekta Kapoor and ever since then, their friendship has seen no roadblocks. So, if you are a fan of Smriti Irani, Ekta Kapoor, and the cult of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, this video for the actress-turned-politician posted by Kapoor cannot be missed and is pure nostalgic stuff!
The producer shared a throwback video of Irani on her Instagram handle. The video takes you back to her days in the Miss India contest. The video shows the former television actress and model introducing herself at the 1998 Miss India competition. In the video, the then 21-year-old talks about her passion for adventure sports and English literature. She also talks about her interest in politics, and to know the people who govern her country. In the caption, Kapoor appreciated Irani's journey from being a household name through a television show to becoming a powerful politician.