Television’s most iconic bahu, Smriti Irani, is making waves with her return to the small screen in the reboot of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Reports suggest that she’s being paid a massive ₹14 lakh per episode for reprising her role as Tulsi Virani — a significant leap from the ₹1,200–₹1,300 per day she earned back in 2000.
In a recent interview with Curly Tales, Irani opened up about her early struggles and her initial contract with Balaji Telefilms. “As per the contract, I was getting paid around ₹1,200–₹1,300 per day,” she recalled. Before her acting career took off, Irani had worked as a cleaner at a McDonald’s outlet, earning ₹1,800 per month. “Getting ₹1,200 a day back then felt like a huge achievement,” she added.
Now a Union Minister and former Member of Parliament, Irani’s return to television is more than just a casting move — it’s a cultural moment. Fans are eager to see how the reboot pays homage to the original, which became a defining part of Indian television history when it aired on Star Plus in the early 2000s.
The reboot, backed by Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, is set to modernize the narrative while retaining the emotional depth that made the original show such a massive hit. With Smriti Irani at the helm, the show’s revival is poised to bring both nostalgia and contemporary relevance to the screen.
As one of the highest-paid actresses on Indian TV today, Smriti Irani’s journey stands as a powerful reminder of how persistence, evolution, and talent can defy every odd — from cleaning tables to commanding prime time.
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