Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Amar Upadhyay Negotiating Fees for Kyunki Saas Return
Amar Upadhyay, who plays Mihir Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, is in talks with the show's makers about his fees.
Reports say he earns much less than Smriti Irani, who plays Tulsi.
Fans are waiting to see if he will return to the show.
The show has recently had some big changes, with new storylines and some actors coming back.
But no one has officially said if Amar will be back yet.
Amar Upadhyay is negotiating his fees for a potential return to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2.
Reports suggest he earns Rs 1.5 lakh per episode, while Smriti Irani earns Rs 14 lakh per episode.
Negotiations are reportedly nearing completion, but no official confirmation has been made.
The show has recently introduced new storylines and cast changes, including Tulsi's return and Rounak's legal troubles.
Other actors like Barkha Bisht and Suvarna Jha are also expected to return, adding to the nostalgia.
- Who
- Amar Upadhyay, Smriti Irani, and the makers of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
- What
- Fee negotiations for Amar Upadhyay's return to the show
- When
- Currently ongoing, with no official confirmation yet
- Where
- Negotiations are reportedly taking place between Amar Upadhyay and the show's makers
- Why
- To address the reported pay gap and finalize Amar's return as Mihir Virani
- Actor
- Amar Upadhyay
- Character
- Mihir Virani
- Show
- Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
- Amar's Reported Fee
- Rs 1.5 lakh per episode
- Smriti Irani's Reported Fee
- Rs 14 lakh per episode
- Status
- Fee negotiations ongoing
- Return Confirmation
- Not yet official