Shweta Tiwari gained popularity from her TV serial, 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay.' In a recent interview, the actress revealed the massive amount she earned when she left the show.
Shweta Tiwari is a well-known actress in the Television industry. She gained fame by playing the role of 'Prerna' in Kasautii Zindagii Kay and became one of the highest-paid actresses in the industry. After working on the show for eight years, Shweta went on to work in reality shows and web series, which gave her more success. She recently sat down for an interview with Showsha, and shared how she went on to earn a good amount from her successful serial, Kasautii Zindagii Kay.
Shweta Tiwari began her acting career in TV in the year 2000. A year later, she was cast as the lead for Kasautii Zindagii Kay. Although, she wasn't popular then, Shweta used to earn Rs. 5000 per day initially. The show soon became popular and began getting a high TRP. So, Shweta got an increment every year. When she left the show after eight years in 2008, she earned a massive amount of Rs. 2.25 lakh daily. As a result, she never had to speak up for getting the pay she deserved. She was quoted as saying:
"Tab nahi karna padta tha kyunki maine shuruaat ki thi Rs 2500-5000 per day. Aur un dinon hota tha ki every year aapko increment milta tha. Yeh karte karte, by the time maine Kasautii choda tha, Rs 2-2.25 lakhs per day hota tha. Tab mere khayal se itna nahi hota tha.”
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Shweta has always praised Ekta Kapoor, the maker of Kasautii Zindagii Kay, for always being supportive towards her. However, the actress says that nowadays, the makers are unwilling to pay much attention to the actors. Given this situation, the experienced artists who have gained popularity in the medium find it difficult to work on TV again. The Mere Dad Ki Dulhan actress says that she has turned down many TV projects due to low pay.
The Indian daily soaps are often linked with drama and unrealistic portrayals of reality. Shweta feels that the content was better when she began working on daily soaps several years ago. Although, the storyline didn't seem entirely realistic, people felt relatable. She said that the TV serials nowadays don't feel real. In her words:
"Nowadays, it seems like anything goes. You have scenes with people getting locked in safes, and it just doesn't feel real. We have characters surviving snake bites without any repercussions, or people hanging from kites! I even saw a scene where a girl spins and falls on a curtain, only to have it somehow wrap around her neck."
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Shweta Tiwari was last seen on TV in Bhabhi Ke Pyaare Pritam Hamare. She was last seen in the web series, Indian Police Force, which Rohit Shetty directed. Shweta is currently busy promoting her play, Ek Main Aur Ek Two by Paritosh Painter.
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