Rise of Smriti Irani: Journey from earning Rs 1800 as a cleaner at McDonald's to commanding Rs 14 lakh per episode in the reboot of Kyunki
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Smriti Irani's career in the Indian television industry has been nothing short of remarkable. Her journey began with humble origins, working at India's first McDonald's outlet to support herself financially while chasing her dream in showbiz.
Before her TV career, Irani was earning a modest Rs 1800 a month at McDonald's. Her life took a significant turn when she was involved in modeling and participated as a top 10 finalist in the Miss India 1998 pageant.
The breakthrough came in the early 2000s when she was cast as Tulsi Virani in the immensely popular Indian TV serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. This transition from a McDonald's employee to television stardom was influenced by a chance event during a meeting at Ekta Kapoor’s office. While signing for a minor role, an astrologer predicted Smriti would become a major star; Ekta Kapoor overheard and then offered her the pivotal role of Tulsi.
This role made Irani a household name, with her character evolving over eight years from an ideal daughter-in-law (bahu) to a mother and grandmother, solidifying her place in Indian TV history.
The reboot of "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" has recently tied with "Anupamaa" and ranked above popular shows like "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" and "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah". The reboot has astronomical TRPs and has maintained a leading position with a 2.3 TRP.
Irani's role in the reboot has once again catapulted her to the top, making her the highest-paid actor in Indian television, earning Rs 14 lakhs per episode. Jennifer Winget, Tejasswi Prakash, Shraddha Arya, Harshad Chopda, and Hina Khan are also among the highest-paid TV actors, with earnings ranging from Rs 1.5-3 lakhs per episode. Rupali Ganguli from the serial "Anupamaa" reportedly earns around Rs 3 lakh per episode, while Dilip Joshi from "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah" is said to earn around Rs 1.5 lakh per episode.
Irani's journey in the TV industry began with humble origins and has seen her rise to the top. From washing dishes at McDonald's to modelling, beauty pageants, music videos, and then to iconic TV stardom through Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Irani's television career has been nothing short of extraordinary.
- Smriti Irani's rise from working at McDonald's to becoming a top-earning actor in the Indian television industry is a testament to the unpredictability of entertainment.
- Aside from her impressive career, Smith Irani's life also intertwines with lifestyle, news, and politics as she has been a member of parliament for the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- The health of the actors in the Indian television industry is vital, and it's common for them to maintain a balanced diet and exercise routine to stay fit, much like Smriti Irani.
- In addition to her successful career, movies-and-tv and music have also been part of Smriti Irani's life, as she has dabbled in both, further adding to her versatile and extraordinary endeavors.
