Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’s Smriti Irani devours a tray of authentic Bengali sweets; says ‘When the mishti calls you’ | – The Times of India

Actress and politician, Smriti Irani, who is ruling the roost with her comeback show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi season 2, recently enjoyed a delicious selection of traditional Bengali sweets.The popular actress took to her social media account to share a glimpse of traditional Bengali sweets. She added a playful note about giving in to her cravings.She wrote, “When the mishti calls you … literally & says loudly .. Khene,” she wrote alongside a picture of a tray full of authentic and lipsmacking Bengali sweets.The picture shared by Smriti showed a tray full of an assortment of Bengali mithaai (sweets).Detailed in the picture, at the centre of the tray were small baked desserts that resemble Mishti Doi or baked rasgulla.Alongside were soft and creatively shaped Sandesh in pink and white.The tray also included coconut-based laddoos or popularly known as Noren Gud, coated lightly with sugar, and a piece of kaju barfi was also seen added amongst the rest of the sweets.On work front, the actress returned to television with her iconic character of Tulsi Virani in 2025. She has been in the industry for more than 25 years. Smriti became a household name with her stint as Tulsi Virani in the super hit television show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi that first aired in July 2000.

The actress is loved for her role as Tulsi and her on-screen pairing with Mihir, played by Amar Upadhyay, which became one of the most popular TV couples.

With her stint as Tulsi for over 8 years on television, Smriti Irani went on to become one of the highest paid actresses of that time.The actress is currently seen on the reprise version of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2, which went on air in August 2025.