Kirti Kulhari has built her name through films and web series like Pink, Uri: The Surgical Strike and Four More Shots Please!. Known for her outspoken personality and candid interviews, the actress is now making headlines for a completely different reason. A recent video of Kirti speaking about the cost of domestic help in Mumbai has gone viral online, triggering heated discussions on wages, class privilege and the realities of living in big cities.The clip quickly spread across social media platforms, with many users debating whether the actress’ concerns about rising domestic help costs were justified or out of touch.Kirti Kulhari talks about domestic help costs in MumbaiDuring an interview, which is shared by Uncut India, Kirti revealed that she recently shifted to a new house in Mumbai’s Yaari Road area and was surprised by the rates quoted by cooks and maids there.The actress explained that she discussed the issue with her manager because the amounts being asked genuinely shocked her. According to Kirti, one domestic worker quoted around Rs 10,000 per month for nearly two hours of work every day.You Might Also Like:She clarified that the work included regular household chores such as sweeping, mopping and washing utensils. Kirti also said she expected other tasks like dusting and laundry to be covered during the same time slot whenever possible. While speaking about the experience, the actress admitted she struggled to understand how the pricing worked. She further added, "At that point, we were thinking, 'Are they looking at us and assuming we must have money, so they might as well ask for more?'"The comments immediately caught attention online, especially in Mumbai, where conversations around domestic workers’ wages, cost of living and working conditions are already common topics.Social media users and celebrities reactSoon after the clip went viral, many social media users criticised Kirti Kulhari’s remarks and argued that the amount quoted by the domestic worker was neither shocking nor excessive considering Mumbai’s expenses.Several internet users pointed out that domestic workers often manage multiple homes every day while handling physically demanding work. Others argued that Rs 10,000 for daily labour in an expensive city like Mumbai was actually on the lower side.Mini Mathur was among the celebrities who reacted publicly to the debate. Commenting on the viral clip, she highlighted how domestic workers help professionals continue their careers by managing household responsibilities. Mini also suggested that the wage being discussed would still be considered below minimum wage standards in many other countries."Think of how much her two hours enable us to earn in two hours. This is below minimum wage anywhere else in the world."Comedian Vivek Samtani also reacted online and reportedly pointed out that the amount translated into only a few dollars per hour internationally. Besides this, famous actor Arjun Mathur also wrote, "So much wrong here. Do all the disgusting, miserly, petty, bargaining you feel like with your maid, but these intrusive thoughts are meant to stay inside the brain and never exit the mouth, let alone during an interview."Many users further questioned the criticism directed at domestic workers, with some asking how much actors themselves charge for a few hours of professional work. Others defended the workers and said household labour is often undervalued despite being physically exhausting and time-consuming.Kirti Kulhari continues to remain active professionallyThe actress was last seen in Badass Ravi Kumar and the new season of Four More Shots Please!. Apart from acting, she has also expanded her creative work through her independent production banner.