The fans simply cannot wait to see Smriti Irani return to television with the much-awaited remake of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. On Monday, a first look of Smriti playing her classic role of Tulsi Virani made it online.
Dressed in a maroon saree with a rich zari border, Smriti completes Tulsi’s signature look with a bold red bindi, traditional temple jewellery, and a black-beaded mangalsutra. This reboot marks her return to acting after a 15-year hiatus.
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The Legacy of ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’
First telecast on Star Plus between July 3, 2000, and November 6, 2008, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is still among the most influential Indian soap operas. Produced by Ekta Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms, the show had more than 1,800 episodes and achieved unprecedented milestones, recording double-digit TRPs for six consecutive years. It was a milestone success for Ekta and Smriti alike.
Centered around Tulsi, the perfect daughter-in-law and daughter of a pandit, the narrative tracked her marriage into the Virani family, she married Mihir, the grandson of business tycoon Govardhan Virani.
Cast, Launch Plans, and Nostalgia
The extremely popular show is finally ready for its comeback, with Smriti returning to play Tulsi and Amar Upadhyay once again playing Mihir. Though it was originally scheduled to premiere on July 3, production was slightly delayed.
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Smriti recently reminisced about 25 years of the show’s history by posting a note and a picture on Instagram.
“25 years ago, a tale came into Indian homes and softly became a part of so many lives. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was not only a show, it was feeling, memory, ritual. A moment when families stopped everything to sit together… cry, laugh, hope. To each of the millions of viewers who made Tulsi a part of their own family…thank you. This journey wasn’t mine alone. It was ours. And it always will be.”
