Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Smriti Irani Talks Pay Parity Ahead of Kyunki Saas Return
Smriti Irani, the actress, talked about how she and producer Ekta Kapoor made sure she got paid more than the male actor on the show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'.
She explained that when she started, this wasn't the case.
She worked with the producer to change this.
The show's new season will start filming soon.
This was a big step in making sure women in the TV world get paid fairly.
Smriti Irani discussed pay parity in the entertainment industry on 'We The Women'.
Irani stated she was paid more than the male lead on 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'.
She initially was not paid more than the male lead but achieved pay parity with the producer's support.
Ekta Kapoor focused on setting new standards during the show's creation.
The second season of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' is expected to start filming on July 3.
- Who
- Smriti Irani, the actress, and Ekta Kapoor, the producer.
- What
- Smriti Irani discussed pay parity in the entertainment industry and her role in achieving it on Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.
- When
- The discussion took place recently and the second season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is expected to go on floors from July 3.
- Where
- The discussion occurred on 'We The Women' and regarding the show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'.
- Why
- To reflect on the changes made in the television industry, particularly regarding pay parity.
Initial Discrepancy
Pay Parity Achieved
Pay Disparity
Initial Discrepancy
The actress was not initially paid more than the male protagonist when she signed the contract.
Pay Parity Achieved
Later she successfully achieved pay parity.
- Show
- Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
- Actress
- Smriti Irani
- Producer
- Ekta Kapoor
- Topic
- Pay Parity
- Event
- We The Women
- Filming Start
- July 3