Time and again, women have set their own trend and inspired the rest of us to live life on our own terms. They have let their individuality stand out and refused to conform to societal standards of so called 'appropriate life choices'. Let’s take a look at some women from Indian television industry who defied societal norms: Sunny Leone She defended her choice of being an adult entertainer before and after she made her debut on television and subsequently, went on to do movies. Sunny Leone worked in the porn-industry before she grabbed eyeballs with her personality in Bigg Boss. Even after facing criticism, she bagged several movies roles and TV shows and went on to stand up for her life choices, just like she did before. She is not afraid to answer questions about her past and refuses to be bullied if questioned the provoking way.

Smriti Irani

From playing the Bahu Superior in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi to becoming the Union Minister of Human Resource Development, Smriti Irani has come a long way.

Smriti Irani is a former model, television actress and producer who is the current Minister of Human Resource Development in the Government of India. Her character of Tulsi Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi holds the record of winning five consecutive Indian Television Academy Awards and four Indian Telly Awards for Best Actress (Popular). After her successful stint on the Indian television, she moved to politics and turned out to be one of the youngest ministers in the Modi Cabinet as Minister of Human Resource Development.

Smriti Irani

From playing the Bahu Superior in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi to becoming the Union Minister of Human Resource Development, Smriti Irani has come a long way.

Smriti Irani is a former model, television actress and producer who is the current Minister of Human Resource Development in the Government of India. Her character of Tulsi Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi holds the record of winning five consecutive Indian Television Academy Awards and four Indian Telly Awards for Best Actress (Popular). After her successful stint on the Indian television, she moved to politics and turned out to be one of the youngest ministers in the Modi Cabinet as Minister of Human Resource Development.