Smriti Irani Fees: Becomes TV’s Highest Paid Actress for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2

Smriti Irani Fees: Actress-turned-politician Smriti Irani has once again returned to the small screen and won the hearts of the audience as her famous character Tulsi Virani. Smriti, who made a comeback with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, has now become the highest-paid actress on Indian television. According to reports, she is charging ₹14 lakh per episode (Smriti Irani Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 fees), which is the highest amount paid to any TV artist so far. Although Smriti did not reveal the exact figure in the interview (Smriti Irani Interview), she did confirm that she is currently the top-paid actress on TV.

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Leaving everyone behind in terms of fees

It is believed that 'Anupama' fame Rupali Ganguli, who is currently among the top actresses on TV, charges around ₹ 3 lakh (Rupali Ganguli Fees For Anupama) per episode, and Hina Khan (Hina Khan fees) charges up to ₹ 2 lakh. In such a situation, Smriti's figure of ₹ 14 lakh is a new benchmark for the industry.

Smriti's journey: From struggler to top earner

In an interview with the media, when she was asked about her journey, how she started as a struggling actress in 2000 by getting the role of 'Tulsi' and now became the highest paid actress, Smriti smiled and said, "If you have delivered in history, numbers and revenue, then why not? We also have the right as professionals to negotiate our contracts." She further said that she is a part of a union and always registers her union number. According to her, it is not just a matter of pay parity, but she has proved by "earning more than both boys and girls" that one can create a different identity in the industry with hard work and ability.

Responsibility and influence

Smriti also admitted that her popularity and influence are so much that she can make the artists working with her stars. She said that such influence comes with a big responsibility, and it is equally important to fulfill it.

History of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'

Smriti Irani became a household name playing Tulsi Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, which began in 2000. The show ran for eight years and became a milestone in Indian television. The story revolved around Tulsi, an ideal daughter-in-law, and her family's traditions, relationships, struggles, and generational changes.

Old and new faces in the reboot

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In the reboot version, too, Smriti is seen with her old co-star Amar Upadhyay. Apart from them, Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Rohit Suchanti, Shagun Sharma, Aman Gandhi, Tanishaa Mehta, Ankit Bhatia, and Prachi Singh are also in important roles. The show is currently airing on JioCinema and StarPlus.

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