Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is an emotion etched into the memory of every 90’s kid. The show has finally returned to the small screen after a 25-year hiatus. The original show, which aired in 2000 and became a cultural phenomenon, is back in a fresh avatar, with some old and new faces in the Virani family, led by Smriti Irani as the beloved Tulsi Virani and Amar Upadhyay as Mihir Virani. In this article, we look at the cast fees of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and who took home what.
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi cast salary
Smriti Irani
Union Minister and actress Smriti Irani’s return to television is the biggest TV news this year. Reports suggest Irani is now charging a fee of Rs 14 lakh per episode. This is a huge leap from the Rs 1,800 she earned per episode when the show first premiered in 2000.
Amar Upadhyay
Back in the role of Mihir Virani once again, Amar Upadhyay has joined the Virani the family drama. He is reportedly being paid around Rs 1.5 lakh per episode for reprising his character.
Gauri Pradhan
Playing Nandini Virani, actress Gauri Pradhan, both reel and real-life partner to Hiten Tejwani, is back in the new season as well. Reports suggest her fee to be between Rs 80,000 and Rs 1.5 lakh per episode.
Hiten Tejwani
A fan favourite in the original show, Hiten Tejwani’s Karan Virani earned him a loyal following. Now returning to the character, Tejwani is reportedly earning a paycheck between Rs 1 lakh and 1.5 lakh per episode.
Shakti Anand
Known for his role as Hemant Virani, Shakti Anand has also joined the cast of the revived series. He is reportedly earning a paycheck between Rs 80,000 and Rs 1 lakh for each episode of this time.
Kamalika Guha Thakurta
Remember Gayatri Jamnadas? Kamalika Guha Thakurta returns with a twist this time as Gayatri, who has shades of grey in her character this time. Her reported fee per episode ranges between Rs 50,000 and Rs 1 lakh.
Smriti Irani is the highest-paid
Among the returning cast, Smriti Irani is the highest-paid cast member, which is linked to both her popularity and star power. On the other hand, Shakti Anand and Kamalika Guha Thakurta are the lowest paid. However, with several new faces also joining the show, not much is known about the complete cast’s earnings.