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News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ronit Roy On His Per-Episode Fee For Kasautii Zindagii Kay: ‘Mr Bajaj Received...'
Last Updated: In a candid revelation, Ronit Roy spoke about his humble beginnings in the industry, where he earned relatively small amounts per episode for his role in Kasautii Zindagii Kay. Ronit Roy, a veteran actor with a remarkable presence on both television and film, has shared a candid look into his journey in the entertainment industry. He opened up about the early struggles he faced, including financial hardships and dry spells, despite having worked in television for 6-7 years. His honest account offered a glimpse into the challenges he overcame before achieving success. In a candid revelation on a podcast with Hindi Rush, Ronit Roy shared that his role as Mr. Bajaj in Kasautii Zindagii Kay earned him a modest Rs 1800-2000 per episode, offering a slight respite from his financial struggles. However, despite this boost, financial stability remained an elusive goal at the time. He shared, 'I'm not sure what Shweta Tiwari earned, but my numbers weren't that great. Even after doing TV for 6–7 years before that, my role of Mr. Bajaj received Rs 1800–2000 per episode. Everything was just hand-to-mouth. I wasn't really financially stable, but once I started to receive a lot of recognition, my life started to change." The actor went on to add, 'During the early days of my acting career, I didn't earn much. It was all hand-to-mouth. After one of my movies, I didn't receive any work for four months, and I was terrified. I was very young then, and it was a deeply discouraging phase." However, Ronit Roy is relieved that those struggling days are behind him. Reflecting on a particularly challenging phase, he shared, 'There was a phase in my life where I wasn't getting work done. In 1995–1996, everything dried up. I made the mistake of signing a project that completely tanked. Whatever respect I had earned began to fade, and because of that, more work stopped coming my way. For a long time, I didn't get work and I was struggling to pay my bills." On the work front, Ronit Roy recently captivated audiences with his portrayal of King Someshwar in Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. His nuanced performance brought depth to the character, showcasing the complexities of a ruler torn between duty and fatherhood. However, a dramatic turn of events led to his character's exit from the show. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ronit Roy recalls his struggling days in the early phase of his acting career; Says, 'I used to get Rs 1800–2000 per episode for the role of Mr. Bajaj in Kasautii Zindagii Kay'
, who has impressed fans with his work on both the small and big screens, recently made several revelations about his personal and professional life. The actor appeared on a podcast with Hindi Rush, where he opened up about his early days in the industry, financial struggles, lack of work, and more. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ronit mentioned that despite doing television for 6–7 years, he wasn't financially stable. Ronit further revealed that he was paid around Rs 1800–2000 per episode for the role of Mr. Bajaj in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, which made him slightly more comfortable financially. However, true stability still eluded him at the time. He shared, 'I'm not sure what Shweta Tiwari earned, but my numbers weren't that great. Even after doing TV for 6–7 years before that, my role of Mr. Bajaj received Rs 1800–2000 per episode. Everything was just hand-to-mouth. I wasn't really financially stable, but once I started to receive a lot of recognition, my life started to change.' Ronit then added, 'During the early days of my acting career, I didn't earn much. It was all hand-to-mouth. After one of my movies, I didn't receive any work for four months, and I was terrified. I was very young then, and it was a deeply discouraging phase. However, this changed eventually, and I'm happy about that.' While talking about not getting enough work, he mentioned, 'There was a phase in my life where I wasn't getting work. In 1995–1996, everything dried up. I made the mistake of signing a project that completely tanked. Whatever respect I had earned began to fade, and because of that, more work stopped coming my way. For a long time, I didn't get work and I was struggling to pay my bills.'
Hans India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Ronit Roy credits his roles as Mr. Bajaj and Mihir Virani for shaping both his career and life
Mumbai: Veteran television actor Ronit Roy reflected on the two roles that defined his journey in the entertainment industry. The actor credited his portrayal of Mr. Bajaj in 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay' and Mihir Virani in 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' as the cornerstones of his career, calling them both life- and career-shaping milestones that helped him grow as a performer and as a person. Speaking to IANS, Roy shared how both roles not only brought him widespread recognition but also deeply influenced his personal and professional growth. The 'Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan' actor also credited producer Ekta Kapoor for entrusting him with both transformative roles, calling them 'career-shaping' in his journey. Ronit Roy shared, 'Yes, my role of Mr. Bajaj in Kasautii Zindagii Kay was, and to this date it remains, an iconic role. And I'm just happy and proud to have gotten the role, and I'm grateful for what the role has contributed to my life and to my character. And I thank Ekta Kapoor for having given me that role and also the role of Mihir in Kyun Ki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.' These are my two career-shaping and life-shaping roles.' Ronit Roy is widely known for stepping into the iconic role of Mihir Virani in the hit television drama 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.' He replaced Amar Upadhyay after his exit from the show. Later, Roy earned recognition for portraying the intense and enigmatic character of Rishabh Bajaj in 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay.' Further, when asked about the defining moments that shaped his rise from early struggles to becoming a household name, the 'Adaalat' actor acknowledged that, like many, his journey has been filled with life-shaping experiences and ongoing challenges. Ronit Roy mentioned, 'There were a lot of, you know, life-shaping and life-defining moments. Of course, everybody has them. There are a lot of battles to be fought. Some are won, some are lost, and some are kept for another time. The struggle never really ends at every level. There is a new struggle to break forward and upward. And as we speak, the struggle continues. Now, of course, the struggle is to find good work, get good work, and do it, you know, in a way where it is appreciated by the people who are making the project and by the most important part of filmmaking, the audience.'
