The doors of the renowned Virani home have reopened, both emotionally and practically, as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 gets ready for its big revival. Smriti Irani, formerly Tulsi Virani and a Union Minister, is heading the brigade and will always be remembered by millions as the embodiment of the Indian bahu.
The makers of the rebooted saga dropped a heartwarming behind-the-scenes video introducing returning cast members and their reactions to revisiting the show after nearly two decades. For many fans, it wasn’t just a teaser—it was a homecoming.
Smriti Irani, in her emotional Instagram post, wrote, “25 years ago, a story entered Indian homes and quietly became part of countless lives. Kyunki... wasn’t just a show—it was emotion, memory, and ritual. This journey wasn’t mine alone. It was ours.”
Among the familiar faces gracing the sets again are real-life couple and on-screen pair Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan. The duo, once the ideal couple for TV lovers, reflected on the surreal feeling of being back.
“It feels like we never left. Like the cameras paused and resumed after all these years,” shared Hiten, with Gauri nodding in agreement. Their chemistry is as intact as the audiences’ attachment to them.
Actor Shakti Anand, who first appeared in the original series, echoed a similar sentiment, calling the entire experience “pure déjà vu.”
Veteran actors Kamalika Guha Thakurta and Ketaki Dave, too, expressed sheer joy at returning to a show that once defined primetime television. Ketaki—whose iconic “Aara ra ra!” is already causing a ripple online—confirmed that the first episode of the reboot will air on July 29 at 10:30 pm.
For them, it’s not just a job—it’s muscle memory. “We’ve aged, but these characters haven’t,” joked Ketaki.
While the heart of the show remains rooted in the original cast and plotlines, the makers have also injected fresh energy into the reboot with six new additions: Rohit Suchanti, Shagun Sharma, Aman Gandhi, Tanisha Mehta, Ankit Bhatia, and Prachi Singh. These actors are expected to represent the new generation of the Virani family, blending old-world values with modern-day drama.
Industry insiders hint that the reboot will not just retell but reinvent—preserving the ethos of the original while addressing contemporary family issues, possibly even spanning politics, technology, and changing social norms.
With Indian television’s content space cluttered and attention spans fleeting, all eyes are now on whether Kyunki 2.0 can reignite the same frenzy. Will Irani’s Tulsi spark the same devotion in 2025 as she did in 2000? Will the younger cast members carry the mantle forward?
One thing is certain: nostalgia sells. And with a blend of the old and the new, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 might just reclaim its prime-time throne.
For now, fans are bracing themselves for another round of kitchen politics, sanskaari dialogues, and maybe even a few surprise deaths and reincarnations (because, why not?). The Virani saga resumes, and Indian living rooms are once again ready to pause, gather, and feel.
