Mumbai, Aug. 1 -- Ekta Kapoor's iconic daily soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi made its grand return to television on July 29, and fans couldn't be more thrilled. The reboot, with a fresh storyline and a mix of old and new faces, is already creating quite the buzz.

But what has everyone talking, apart from the wave of nostalgia brought on by the title track is the jaw-dropping pay scale of the lead actors in the new season.

Smriti Irani, the highest paid star

Smriti Irani, who reprises her legendary role as Tulsi Virani, is reportedly the highest paid actor on the show. Despite juggling her responsibilities as a Union Minister, she has returned to the small screen with full force. According to reports, Smriti is charging a whopping R...