India, Sept. 15 -- Actor and former union minister Smriti Irani has shared her experiences of facing harsh criticism early in her career in showbiz. She mentioned that she was once called a "crappy actor".

Smriti was seen walking down memory lane and talking about her journey as an actor and a politician with Soha Ali Khan in an episode of her podcast All About Her.

"25 years ago I was called a part-time politician and a full-time actor," Smriti said, going on to reveal that she once questioned her father asking, "I'm going to live the rest of my life as somebody's wife. 17 years as your daughter. When do I get to live for myself?"

During the conversation, Smriti said her first job was on "the streets of Delhi in Janpath for Rs.200 a d...