Got 200 rupees for audition, life changed after years, 'Yeh Rishta' actress expressed her pain

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actress Samridhi Shukla opened up about her financial struggles.

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Samridhi Shukla said she has seen poverty since childhood and never asked her parents for anything.

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Samridhi Shukla started earning at a young age to support her studies due to family struggles.

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Samridhi Shukla saved her early earnings in an account her mother managed to support the family.

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At just 5-6 years old, Samridhi Shukla earned ₹200 from her first audition despite not being selected.

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Samridhi Shukla learned the value of money early, knowing acting work and earnings are uncertain.

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Samridhi Shukla said being financially strong is vital so she can manage life even without work.

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