Two decades after Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi first took over Indian television, producer Ekta Kapoor has decided to bring the show back. The announcement has sparked nostalgia among fans who still remember Tulsi Virani and her family’s gripping drama. The original show began in 2000 and ran successfully for eight years, becoming a cultural phenomenon. Now, Ekta has promised a new chapter of Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 and confirmed that Smriti Irani will return as Tulsi.
Ekta recently shared why she felt the show deserved a revival. She revealed that the love for the original united the team again. She said, “The love we have for this program brought everyone related to it back together to complete just those 150 episodes to reach that 2000 episode. This show deserves that.”
There’s another twist this time. Ekta confirmed Smriti Irani’s return by saying, “We are bringing politics into entertainment, or better, a politician into entertainment.” Smriti, who is now a cabinet minister, will once again step into the world of television, where she first rose to fame.
The upcoming season is set to go on floors in June 2025. Pre-production is already underway, and casting has become the hot topic. One of the biggest questions fans have is who will play Mihir Virani? Amar Upadhyay initially played the role but left midway. Ronit Roy later stepped in and continued till the end. Now, as the team scouts for a new Mihir, buzz began to circulate.
A report from Times Now claimed that Anupamaa actors Gaurav Khanna and Sudhanshu Pandey were being considered for the role. The news caught fire quickly across portals. But Gaurav has finally addressed these rumors.
Gaurav seemed amused by the news but made it clear that nothing has come to him officially. He said, “I don’t think so it is true. Rumours ka aaj kal kuch hai nahi. Anyone can write anything.”
Though the rumor may not be grounded in fact, Gaurav doesn’t mind the buzz. In fact, he sees the silver lining. He said, “I want these rumours to be true and why not? I would want to work with Ekta Kapoor.” He added that he hasn’t worked with her before, but holds deep admiration for her. She is one of the top storytellers in the industry, and he hopes their paths cross one day.
The actor went on to say he hasn’t met Ekta personally yet. But he’s open to good roles. He believes if something meaningful and different comes his way, and if he feels he can do justice to the role, he will absolutely take it up. He mentioned, “Kuch accha different aye in which I think I can do justice to the producer. I will definitely do it.”
For now, Gaurav has his eyes on newer formats. He expressed a desire to explore other genres. He said he wants to try OTT, reality shows, and more. He also feels it’s time to bring in some change, and he’s open to experimenting with his craft.
