Smriti Irani (Tulsi Virani) :
Smriti, the face of Kyunki’s reboot, commands a whopping ₹14 lakh per episode—a striking leap from the ₹1,800 she earned during the original series two decades ago.
Amar Upadhyay (Mihir Virani) :
Amar, reprising his role as Mihir, is set to earn around ₹1.5 lakh per episode.
Supporting cast
- Hiten Tejwani (Karan Virani): Estimated at ₹1–1.5 lakh per episode.
- Gauri Pradhan (Nandini Virani) and Shakti Anand (Hemant Virani): Also in the ₹80,000–1.5 lakh range.
- Kamalika Guha Thakurta and Ketki Dave (Daksha Ben): Earn approximately ₹50,000–1 lakh per episode. .
Why the pay hike?
Smriti Irani’s massive salary reflects her immense popularity and pivotal role in driving the show’s nostalgic yet modern appeal. The reboot, produced by Ekta Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms, celebrates the iconic series 25 years after its debut. It launches on Star Plus and JioHotstar, premiering July 29, 2025 at 10:30 p.m.
