Irani was born in Delhi and had her education in the national capital before she shifted to Mumbai and became a household name because of her role in the TV serial “Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi” for her portrayal of the character of Tulsi.
Heptullah was Deputy Chairperson of Rajya Sabha and had shifted to BJP from Congress.
The other women members of the Union Cabinet include Sushma Swaraj, Uma Bharti, Maneka Gandhi and Harsimrat Kaur Badal.
