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Rajan Shahi, producer of Anupamaa, was asked about competition from the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reboot. He praised Ekta Kapoor's iconic show for revolutionizing Indian television. Shahi revealed he messaged Ekta saying they cater to different generations. He concluded that both shows have their own historical space without direct competition.

Key Points: Rajan Shahi Says Anupamaa Not Competing With Kyunki Saas Reboot

  • Rajan Shahi calls Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi a television legend
  • Credits Ekta Kapoor for bringing respect to Indian serials
  • Says both shows cater to different generations of viewers
  • Emphasizes creating meaningful stories over TRP competition
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'Anupamaa' maker Rajan Shahi reveals whether Anupamaa faces competition from 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'

Anupamaa producer Rajan Shahi respects Ekta Kapoor's Kyunki Saas reboot, says both shows have different audiences and storytelling purposes without TRP competition.

"At the end of the day, legends like Kyunki and fresh shows like Anupamaa cannot be compared. Both have their own space in history. - Rajan Shahi"

Mumbai, Aug 30

Rajan Shahi, the producer of the popular television show "Anupamaa", addressed whether the show faces competition from the recently released reboot version of the iconic drama, "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi".

During an exclusive conversation with IANS, the maker was asked, "Nowadays, many old iconic shows are returning. Do you think this affects current shows like Anupamaa?"

Rajan reacted by appreciating Ektaa Kapoor's series, saying that "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" will always remain a legend and added that it was after this show that Indian serials were started to be taken seriously.

Speaking to IANS, he said: "See, I always say this—if there is Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, it will always remain a legend. Ekta Kapoor ji, Smriti Irani ji, Balaji, and Star Plus gave Indian television the respect it deserved through that show. Before that, serials were not taken so seriously."

Rajan revealed that he even messaged Ektaa after watching the promo of their recent show, telling her that they both are catering to different generations now.

"Shows like that are not in the TRP rat race. They come to tell a story. Hats off to them. We respect each other as makers", he added.

Rajan stated that their job is not to compete but to create meaningful stories.

"At the end of the day, legends like Kyunki and fresh shows like Anupamaa cannot be compared. Both have their own space in history," he concluded.

Led by Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay, the "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" Reboot made its way back to the screen on July 29, 25 years after its original debut.

Season two of the iconic show shot up on the TRP charts, giving a tough fight to already popular shows like "Anupamaa" and "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah", which had been ruling the TRP charts for years.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Both shows are amazing in their own way! Kyunki was our childhood and Anupamaa is our current favorite. Why compare when we can enjoy both? 😊
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Ananya R
Honestly, Anupamaa's storyline has become too repetitive lately. Maybe some competition will push the writers to bring back the original magic ✨
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Vikram M
Kyunki will always be iconic! But Anupamaa has its own charm. My whole family watches it together every day - it's become part of our routine ❤️
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Sarah B
As someone who watched Kyunki originally and now watches Anupamaa, I appreciate both for different reasons. Good content will always find its audience!
Karthik V
TRP race aside, what matters is good storytelling. Both shows have entertained millions of Indians over the years. That's the real victory 🏆

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