Smriti Irani Becomes Highest-Paid TV Celebrity, Surpassing Peers

Smriti Irani’s return to television has created a stir. Her show ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2’ is gaining traction, with fans thrilled to see her back on the small screen. In its first week, the show surpassed ‘Anupama’ and ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ in terms of TRP ratings, securing the number one position. Consequently, Smriti Irani has become the highest-paid actress on television. Reports indicate she is receiving a substantial fee of 14 lakh rupees per episode, making her the highest-earning TV actress in India. Addressing the news, Smriti Irani confirmed her record-breaking fee in a recent interview with CNN News 18, attributing her earnings to hard work and impressive TRP numbers.