Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi: Smriti Irani's fees is 8 times more than Amar Upadhyay? Her fees per episode is Rs…, other actors are paid just Rs…
Televsion show, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, has returned with a whole new season, and is already earning appreciation from the show's loyal fan following. According to reports, the OG star cast Smriti Irani, Amar Upadhyay, Hiten Tejwani , and others are reportedly charging heft amount per episode.
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India Today
2 hours ago
- India Today
Smriti Irani reacts to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reboot topping TV, OTT charts
Actor-politician Smriti Irani reacted to 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' reboot topping the rating charts in its very first week, pushing the long-time favourite 'Anupamaa' to second place, according to BARC India talking to India Today, the actor, who has returned to the show as Tulsi Virmani after 25 years, expressed her gratitude and shared her delight of watching the show doing great on extremely elated that we've also found a lot of support on the OTT platform. In fact, many tell us it's 8 times more on OTT as well. I always presumed that OTT was going to be about action-oriented content. The fact that a family has found a place on that platform as well in your hearts is something that I can only express my gratitude for,' she said. The original series, which aired from 2000 to 2008, left a lasting mark on viewers. The new version mixes the old charm with a fresh, modern touch. Familiar faces like Smriti Irani (as Tulsi Virani) and Amar Upadhyay (as Mihir Virani) are back, which has helped bring in both longtime fans and a new generation of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' leads the pack, 'Anupamaa' has slipped to second, while the long-running show 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' has maintained its place in the top the show continues, it will be interesting to see how it maintains its top spot in the ratings and continues to hold the attention of both old fans and new viewers.(With inputs from Riya Vishwakarma) - EndsMust Watch
NDTV
2 hours ago
- NDTV
Smriti Irani's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Scripts History As It Clocks 1.6 Billion Views In Launch Week
New Delhi: Smriti Irani had won hearts as Tulsi Virani back in 2000, when Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi aired for the first time. After 25 years, as Ekta Kapoor's most popular daily soap returned with a reboot version, fans were ecstatic. What's Happening As Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 completes one week, it has scripted history once again. The show recorded over 1.659 billion minutes of watch time across television and streaming platforms. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 has received 31.1 million TV viewers in just four days. 15.4 million viewers out of this had tuned in for the premiere episode alone, according to a press release. According to the channel, the reboot season also witnessed 17,300 mentions across social media platforms. The latest count makes Smriti Irani-led Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 the highest-rated fiction launch across general entertainment channels (GECs) in recent times and the biggest-ever GEC fiction debut across both television and digital in India, the release added. Sumanta Bose, Head of Cluster, Entertainment (Star Plus and Bharat, Bengali, Marathi and Gujarati), JioStar, issued a statement, "The record-breaking numbers across Star Plus reaffirm our belief in the timeless appeal of compelling narratives. This launch is a cultural moment that bridges generations, and we are proud to have delivered it to millions of homes across platforms." He added, "The return of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi has proven that great storytelling never loses its power. We approached this launch with a two-fold vision: to reignite the deep nostalgia associated with one of India's most iconic shows, while also crafting a contemporary storyline and viewing experience that resonates with today's audiences." Background Actor-turned-politician Smriti Irani returns as the iconic Tulsi Virani in this revival of the early 2000s prime-time hit. A mix of familiar faces and new cast members adds a refreshing touch to it. The reboot has brought back popular characters such as Tulsi Virani, played by Smriti Irani, and Mihir Virani, played by Amar Upadhyay, along with a younger cast. In A Nutshell Smriti Irani's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 has recorded over 1.659 billion minutes of watch time across television and streaming platforms. The popular daily soap has once again broken records with high ratings and a vast viewership across platforms.
NDTV
3 hours ago
- NDTV
After Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, Smriti Irani On Becoming TV's Highest-Paid Actor: "I Beat The Boys And The Girls"
Smriti Irani recently made her acting comeback in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. The actress reprised her iconic role of Tulsi Virani in the show. Smriti Irani's paycheck for the stint is impressive. She's reportedly charging Rs 14 lakh per episode, making her the highest-paid actor on Indian television. Smriti Irani herself confirmed being the highest-paid television actor. In an interview with CNN-News18, she was asked about her journey from being a struggling actress to becoming television's top earner. To this, the 49-year-old smiled and said, 'Yes, I see the glee on your face." She added, 'You also set that benchmark as a professional to say that if you deliver on history on numbers and revenue, why not? Because not everybody who's watching us knows we get to negotiate our contracts as employees. We are all a part of a larger organisation and flow of work. For one person to stand up and say 'Listen, not only pay parity, I beat the boys and the girls and how much I make that is a lot of hard work.'" Smriti Irani claimed that she has the ability to elevate the careers of her co-stars. 'The idea is, are you truly the star or do you have the professional capacity to make stars around you? I think that I have actually, mercifully, had the capacity of making stars out of others who are with me. If there is a Tulsi, then Amar Upadhyay quintessentially creates his own market. So do you become that pivot, that sounding board, that other actors can then enhance their economic value? That I have managed to do through the project, so my co-stars today can say, 'Oh, we are a part of that.'," she said. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi first aired in 2000. The show ran for eight long years and released more than 1500 episodes. It centered on Tulsi Virani, a devoted daughter-in-law of the influential Virani family, as she battled through the complexities of family dynamics, tradition, and moral dilemmas. The reboot features both Smriti and Amar Upadhyay in the lead, along with Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Rohit Suchanti, Shagun Sharma, Aman Gandhi, Tanisha Mehta, Ankit Bhatia and Prachi Singh in key roles. The show premieres on StarPlus and is available to stream online on JioHotstar
