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News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Smriti Irani Gets Candid About Pay Parity Ahead Of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's Return
Smriti Irani reflected on the changes she and producer Ekta Kapoor made in the television industry. Smriti Irani is set to make a return to the small screen in the highly anticipated Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's new season. Irani's much-awaited comeback will reunite her with Amar Upadhyay, bringing back the unforgettable Tulsi-Mihir duo on screen. The actress-turned-politician has been working in television for over decades and appeared on shows, including Ramayan, Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan and Virrudh, among others. The actress joined Karan Johar for We The Women and was seen opening up about pay parity in the entertainment industry. The actress reflected on the changes she and producer Ekta Kapoor made in the television industry and shared how she made it possible to get paid more than the male lead in the show. 'Today, in the so-called woke generation that you speak of, there is a huge conversation around pay parity. That was the time when we broke the so-called glass ceiling where the female protagonist unabashedly said that I'm paid more than the male actor," Irani stated. She further stated if this is to happen again in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's return, she believes given Ekta Kapoor's inclination of pushing the envelope, she would do it again. The actress further revealed she was not paid more than her male lead when she first joined the show. 'I was not paid more than the male protagonist when I had signed the contract," Irani noted, sharing that she was successful in bridging pay parity after she created a space over time with the support of her producer. In collaboration with Ekta Kapoor, Irani was able to script history. 'I remember when we did that particular engagement contract, Ekta Kapoor was very focused on the history we were about to create," she shared, adding that while everybody was bothered about the pay cheque, Ekta Kapoor was focused on what threshold she could cross or what new standards she could set in the industry. The highly anticipated second season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was previously delayed due to Vastu concerns; however, the show is expected to go on floors from July 3. First Published:
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Smriti Irani reacts to pay parity; says 'I wasn't paid more than the male lead when I joined Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi... I created that space...'
One of Indian television's most iconic shows, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, is making a grand return with a brand-new season, and the excitement among fans is already sky-high. The revival will mark Smriti Irani 's much-awaited comeback to acting and will reunite the beloved on-screen duo of Smriti and Amar Upadhyay , bringing back the unforgettable Tulsi-Mihir pairing. The actress-turned-politician recently joined Karan Johar for We The Women and opened up about pay parity in the TV industry. Speaking about the change she and producer Ekta Kapoor had on the television industry, Smriti Irani recalled how she once unabashedly shared that she was paid more than the male lead of the show, Smriti said, "Today, in the so-called woke generation that you speak of, there is a huge conversation around pay parity. That is the time we broke the so-called glass ceiling where the female protagonist unabashedly said that I'm paid more than the male actor. We set that template even in terms of parity. If presumably this is to happen again (Kyunki's return), I'm sure given Ekta's inclination of pushing the envelope she will do that again." Smriti further shared that she wasn't paid more than her male co-star when she first joined the show. In fact, she emphasized that it was a space she created over time, with the support of producer Ekta Kapoor, she said, "I was not paid more than the male protagonist when I had signed the contract. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo I created that space in collaboration with the creator of the show. I remember when we did that particular engagement contract; Ekta Kapoor was very focused on the history we were about to create. Everybody else was bothered about the pay cheque. She has always been focused on what the threshold is that she can cross or what new standard she can set." Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi which is returning with a season 2, has been delayed due to Vastu concerns but now the show will go on floors from July 3.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi to go on floors from July 3, after shoot was halted due to Vastu concerns (Exclusive)
The reboot of the iconic Indian television show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' is set to commence filming on July 3rd, following a minor setback. Initial plans to begin shooting in mid-June were postponed due to Vastu concerns regarding the set's layout. Producer Ekta Kapoor, aiming for a successful relaunch, addressed the energy flow issues. The much-anticipated reboot of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi will go on floors on July 3, after facing a slight snag even before the cameras started rolling. Sources reveal that the shoot, originally scheduled to begin in mid-June, was temporarily delayed as the production team made changes to the set owing to Vastu-related concerns. A source said, 'The team had almost locked the setup and begun preps, but a Vastu consultant pointed out a few key energy flow issues with the current layout. Since it's a fresh start for such an iconic brand, producer Ekta Kapoor didn't want to take any chances.' So far, the makers have only shot the pilot episode. The daily soap, which originally aired in 2000, ran for eight years. Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay will reprise their iconic roles of Tulsi Virani and Mihir Virani in the reboot. Meanwhile, the team is working round the clock to ensure the show launches without any further hiccups. We reached out to Ekta Kapoor and her team, but did not receive a response till the time of going to press. The iconic show is all set to hit the TV screens with a new season and fans are eagerly waiting for the show. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, will bring back the OG starcast of Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhayay. The show will be politician-turned-actress Smriti Irani's comeback acting project. Sources close to the Times of India TV informed us that the show is expected to telecast from the same date, it first went on air in 2000. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi season 2 will go on-air from July 3 and will apparently also feature legendary actor and producer Ektaa Kapoor's father Jeetendra. (Photos: Instagram) In an earlier interview with Bombay Times, Amar spoke about the return of the show. He said, " I didn't think Kyunki... would still be such a big deal, especially with so many shows airing today. But people from all age groups seem excited. They keep asking me about Tulsi and Mihir, about the show, and it's made me realise how deep the connection still is. So, yes, the pressure is definitely there this time.'
Mint
6 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Jeetendra, Ekta Kapoor sell flat in Mumbai's Worli for ₹12.25 crore
Veteran Bollywood actor Jeetendra Kapoor and his daughter Ekta Kapoor, founder of Balaji Telefilms, have sold a luxury apartment in Mumbai's Worli area for ₹ 12.25 crore, documents accessed by Zapkey show. The 2,149 sq ft flat, located in the Omkar 1973 Worli project, fetched a rate of ₹ 57,003 per sq ft (carpet area) and includes two car parking spaces. The unit is part of Tower A in the Omkar 1973 Worli Co-operative Housing Society Limited. The sale was registered on 8 June 2025. According to documents, Jeetendra and Ekta Kapoor had purchased the apartment in June 2017 for ₹ 11.52 crore. The father-daughter duo could not be reached for comment. However, real estate experts believe the move may be part of a broader effort to 'consolidate real estate assets'. This latest transaction comes shortly after the family sold a large land parcel in Andheri for ₹ 855 crore to NTT Global Data Centers. That deal, registered on 29 May 2025, involved two adjoining plots measuring 9,664.68 sq m (approximately 2.39 acres), currently home to Balaji IT Park with three buildings totalling around 4.9 lakh sq ft of built-up area. The land was sold through two family-run firms, Pantheon Buildcon Private Limited and Tusshar Infra Developers Private Limited. The buyer, NTT Global Data Centers and Cloud Infrastructure India Private Limited (formerly Netmagic IT Services), specialises in cloud solutions, hosting, data management, cybersecurity and application development.
Mint
6 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Jeetendra, Ekta Kapoor sell flat in Mumbai's Worli for ₹12.25 crore
Veteran Bollywood actor Jeetendra Kapoor and his daughter Ekta Kapoor, founder of Balaji Telefilms, have sold a luxury apartment in Mumbai's Worli area for ₹ 12.25 crore, documents accessed by Zapkey show. The 2,149 sq ft flat, located in the Omkar 1973 Worli project, fetched a rate of ₹ 57,003 per sq ft (carpet area) and includes two car parking spaces. The unit is part of Tower A in the Omkar 1973 Worli Co-operative Housing Society Limited. The sale was registered on 8 June 2025. According to documents, Jeetendra and Ekta Kapoor had purchased the apartment in June 2017 for ₹ 11.52 crore. The father-daughter duo could not be reached for comment. However, real estate experts believe the move may be part of a broader effort to 'consolidate real estate assets'. This latest transaction comes shortly after the family sold a large land parcel in Andheri for ₹ 855 crore to NTT Global Data Centers. That deal, registered on 29 May 2025, involved two adjoining plots measuring 9,664.68 sq m (approximately 2.39 acres), currently home to Balaji IT Park with three buildings totalling around 4.9 lakh sq ft of built-up area. The land was sold through two family-run firms, Pantheon Buildcon Private Limited and Tusshar Infra Developers Private Limited. The buyer, NTT Global Data Centers and Cloud Infrastructure India Private Limited (formerly Netmagic IT Services), specialises in cloud solutions, hosting, data management, cybersecurity and application development. Jeetendra Kapoor, whose real name is Ravi Amarnath Kapoor, is among several Bollywood celebrities investing in Mumbai's real estate market. Between 2016 and 2021, stars such as Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Subhash Ghai and Sonakshi Sinha reportedly invested ₹ 56.1 crore in various residential projects. In January 2025, they sold four properties for a combined total of ₹ 122.42 crore.
