Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi: Smriti Irani was paid Rs 1800 per episode in first season, now her fee per episode for season 2 is Rs…
GH News July 10, 2025 05:06 PM

In the golden age of television many soap operas came and went. Some entertained us for a brief time and then quickly vanished from our memory; others gave us some unforgettable memories that remain etched in our hearts after many years of their release. But amongst the many shows that came and went there was one show that stood out the most so much so that it was compelled to make a comeback and now its returning after 25 years.
The Return of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Yes the show we are talking about is none other than Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The lead role of Tulsi Virani was played by Smriti Irani. Her innocence and strong screen presence rose her to fame and quickly made her a household name. Now after 25 years the comeback of this show has been announced and the audience is nothing but elated to witness the reboot avatar of Tulsi. However what is interesting is that the reboot version will not only feature Smriti Irani but also Amar Upadhyay who played Mihir Virani reuniting with Smriti on-screen. Fans are excited to see the union of this iconic pair once again.
As per the reports. The first episode of the new season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi will premiere on 29th July at 10:30 PM on Star Plus and it will also stream on Disney+ Hotstar.
Smriti Iranis Evolution as Tulsi Virani
But besides their comeback people were also intrigued to discover that Smriti Irani who played the role of Tusli Irani in 2000 was paid Rs 1800 per episode. And cut to now she is charging remuneration of Rs 14 lakh for the reboot. This dramatic increase in her fees is not just a reflection of her fame in the entertainment industry but also her name and fame in politics.
The return of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi isn’t just about reliving memories. Its about taking the legacy forward and reimaging a cult classic.