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Smriti Irani Rejects Need for Validation in Candid Podcast Interview

She traces her stance to childhood loss that taught self-reliance.

Overview

  • The Union Minister spoke with Soha Ali Khan on the actor's podcast, sharing personal reflections on identity and independence.
  • Asked about choosing between being liked and being respected, she said she has never made that choice because others' approval holds little importance to her.
  • She said she does not see herself resembling anyone in her family, underscoring a strong sense of individuality.
  • Recalling the death of her grandfather in childhood, she explained how the experience shaped her outlook and commitment to self-sufficiency.
  • Citing a line she attributed to an economist, she said the modern world demands being one's own CEO, CFO, and intern.