Smriti Irani returned to television, reprising her most loved role ‘Tulsi’ in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi season 2. The show is currently enjoying high TRP, leaving Rupali Ganguly’s Anupamaa behind. In a recent revelation, Smriti Irani also confirmed that she is the highest paid actress on television earning a whooping Rs 14 lakhs per episode.

Smriti Irani on KSBKBT2 paycheck

Reports suggest Smriti Irani is charging Rs 14 lakh per episode, making her the highest paid actor on Indian television. If it is true then the actor has surpassed her contemporaries like Anupamaa’s Rupali Ganguly, who getting approx Rs 3 lakh per episode and Hina Khan, who earns up to Rs 2 lakh.

In an interview with CNN-News18, when Smriti was asked about her journey from a struggling actress who landed the role of Tulsi in 2000 to becoming television’s top earner, she smiled and said, “Yes, I see the glee on your face.”