Smriti Irani Wins Internet With Hard-Hitting Monologue on Housewives in Kyunki: “Salary Toh Door, Chutti Tak Nahi Milti”
Smriti Irani’s powerful monologue as Tulsi in Kyunki highlights the harsh truth of housewives, earning praise for its emotional honesty and realism.
Smriti Irani’s powerful monologue as Tulsi in Kyunki about the struggles of housewives has gone viral, sparking emotional reactions online.
Actor-turned-politician Smriti Irani has once again struck an emotional chord with audiences as Tulsi Virani in the reboot of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. A powerful monologue about the overlooked struggles of housewives has gone viral, sparking widespread conversations on social media.
Tulsi Questions Financial Independence
In the widely shared scene, Tulsi confronts Mihir (Amar Upadhyay) after he scolds her for spending ₹10 lakh without his permission. Her sharp retort cut deep:
“Mere paise? Ghar humara, bacche humare, paise tumhare? … 38 saal se tumhara ghar chala rahi hun, salary dete ho mujhe? Salary kya chutti tak nahi milti. Tum chutti lete ho, bacche chutti lete hain, ghar ke naukar chutti lete hain, 38 saal main kya maine kabhi chutti li?”
Her dialogue highlighted how homemakers are denied financial independence, recognition, and even basic rest, despite dedicating their lives to running a household.
“This is My Stree Dhan”
Tulsi’s monologue grew even more impactful as she reminded Mihir that women are constantly taught stree dharm (a wife’s duty) but rarely acknowledged for their stree dhan (rightful wealth). Concluding her speech, she declared:
“Toh yeh maanke chalo yeh 10 lakh rupay mera stree dhan tha.”
The raw honesty and intensity of the performance struck a chord with viewers, many calling it one of the most powerful dialogues in Indian television in recent times.
Fans React: “Polite Feminism at Its Best”
Social media was flooded with emotional reactions. Some fans compared the scene to Anupamaa, another serial highlighting homemakers’ sacrifices. One user wrote, “Imagine if Anupamaa delivered these lines—the impact would double.” Another added, “This dialogue is going to change so many households.”
Many hailed the scene as “feminism in its most polite form”, while others said it exposed the “harsh truth of countless housewives.”
Kyunki Reboot Strikes Nostalgia
The reboot of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi premiered on July 29 on Star Plus and JioCinema, registering an impressive 2.5 TVR. Smriti Irani’s return as Tulsi has been celebrated across generations, with audiences applauding Ektaa Kapoor for reviving one of Indian TV’s most iconic shows.
