Smriti Irani returns to television after 25 years as Tulsi Virani, with a reported ₹14 lakh per episode paycheck—marking one of Indian TV’s biggest comebacks.
July-8, 2025: Smriti Irani is all set to reprise her iconic role as Tulsi Virani in the highly anticipated reboot of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, which premieres on July 29 at 10:30 PM on Star Plus and JioHotstar. And while fans are thrilled, social media is abuzz with another revelation—Irani’s salary has skyrocketed from ₹1,800 per episode in 2000 to a reported ₹14 lakh per episode in 2025.
The nostalgic daily soap, which originally transformed Indian television under Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms banner, is being revived with a fresh storyline but retains the emotional spine of Tulsi, the beloved matriarch who ruled hearts across generations.
📽️ Back In The Spotlight
In the trailer shared by the makers, Smriti Irani is seen donning her classic Tulsi look, saying, “Zaroor aaoongi. Kyunki itne saalon ka rishtha jo hai. Waqt aa gaya hai aapse phir milne ka.” The emotional weight of the line sparked a wave of excitement across platforms.
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While the Rs 14 lakh figure is yet to be officially confirmed, if accurate, this would make Smriti Irani one of the highest-paid actresses on Indian television today, especially for a non-fiction serial.
📅 Kyunki Reboot Details:
- Premiere Date: July 29, 2025
- Time: 10:30 PM
- Platform: Star Plus and JioHotstar
- Lead: Smriti Irani as Tulsi Virani
- Production: Balaji Telefilms
The show promises drama, family intrigue, and updated emotional arcs while maintaining its roots in the traditional saas-bahu storytelling formula that made it a household name.
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