Smriti Irani, Union Minister and one of India’s most influential political figures, recently shared a deeply personal and empowering perspective during a heartfelt conversation with Soha Ali Khan on the latter’s podcast. The session turned into a rare moment of introspection, offering life lessons that resonated strongly with the audience.
Smriti Irani shares an unshakable life lesson; says, “I have never given validation from another human being that much importance”
When asked if she had ever faced a situation where she had to choose between being liked and being respected, Smriti’s answer was immediate and strikingly clear. She replied, “I’ve never made that choice. I don’t think I have ever given ‘validation from another human being’ that much importance. I know how futile that is. Be it politics or my personal life, I have never sought validation.”
Her words underscored a philosophy of self-reliance and strength, a counter-narrative to a world often consumed by the pursuit of external approval. The conversation soon shifted towards family and identity when Soha asked Smriti who in her family she most resembled. Without hesitation, Smriti responded, “Nobody. I’m like nobody in my family.” It was a candid revelation that prompted Soha to dig deeper, questioning where this sense of individuality and self-acceptance came from.
Smriti’s response offered an emotional glimpse into her formative years. She recalled losing her grandfather as a child, an incident that profoundly shaped her outlook. “I think when you’re alone as a kid and like I said, to lose my grandfather must have been one of those moments where I realized that if I’m so dependent on just his presence, just that pat on the back, and he’s gone, then I have the rest of my life. So I’m attuned to thinking like this, that oh, okay, there’s nobody. So do you wait for that somebody to come along? Because then your life is about that wait, right?”
Smriti also shared a striking piece of wisdom that she still carries: “Somebody very wise, an economist in fact, dare I say, has said this, ‘In this modern world, you have to be your own CEO, CFO, and intern.’ I think I realized that when I was a kid.”
Her reflections reveal a lifetime of resilience and independence, built not from privilege, but from the challenges of loss and solitude. For many, her words serve as a powerful reminder: self-worth must never be outsourced, and strength lies in becoming your own source of validation.
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