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Karan Johar reminisces about Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's impact on Indian TV. The show returns after 25 years with Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay reprising their roles. Ekta Kapoor's iconic drama redefined family sagas in the early 2000s. Fans eagerly await the sequel premiering July 29 on StarPlus.

Key Points: KJo Credits Ekta Kapoor as Kyunki Saas Bhi Returns After 25 Years

  • KJo hails Ekta Kapoor for revolutionizing Indian TV with Kyunki
  • Smriti Irani returns as Tulsi in the sequel
  • Amar Upadhyay reprises Mihir Virani role
  • Late Sudha Shivpuri's iconic Baa remains unforgettable
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KJo: 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' changed the face of Indian television

Karan Johar praises Ekta Kapoor as iconic show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi returns with Smriti Irani reprising Tulsi's role.

"One show. Many generations. Countless memories. – Karan Johar on Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi"

Mumbai, July 8

As the iconic and most successful show “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi” is all set to make a comeback after 25 years on the small screen with its part 2, filmmaker Karan Johar, who has countless memories of it, said that the soap opera changed the face of Indian television and credited TV Czarina Ekta Kapoor for it.

Karan took to his Instagram stories, where he shared the promo of “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2”.

Karan wrote as the caption: “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi - One show. Many generations. Countless memories. Personally, the one show that changed the face of Indian television and all credit to @ektarkapoor for that!!!”

“And now, a brand-new season to create more. Tune in on 29th July at 10:30 PM, only on @starplus to watch the new season. #KyunkiSaas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.”

One of the longest-running soap operas, “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi” commenced airing in 2000 and came to an end in 2008. The show revolves around Tulsi, an ideal daughter-in-law, the daughter of a pandit married to Mihir, grandson of business tycoon Govardhan Virani.

It marked a turning point for producer Ekta Kapoor and resulted in iconic serials Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and Kasautii Zindagii Kay.

Actress-politician Smriti Irani will be seen reprising the role of Tulsi Virani, while Amar Upadhyay will once again bring Mihir Virani to life on screen.

Others who will be seen in the show include names such as Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Shakti Ananad, Kamalika Guha Thakurta, Shagun Sharma, Rohit Suchanti, Aman Gandhi, Ankit Bhatia and Tanisha Mehta.

One of the most loved characters and a key member of the Virani family was “Baa” essayed by late acclaimed star Sudha Shivpuri. She passed away aged 77 in 2015 from multiple organ failure in Mumbai.

Sudha Shivpuri was the wife of veteran actor Om Shivpuri. The couple had two children, a son, Vineet Shivpuri, and a daughter, Ritu Shivpuri, who is also a film actor.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Nostalgia hitting hard! But honestly, today's generation won't understand what this show meant to us. The whole country used to stop at 10pm for Kyunki. Hope they don't ruin it with unnecessary modern twists.
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Aman W
While I appreciate the nostalgia, I hope they update the regressive saas-bahu dynamics. Times have changed - we need more progressive content now. Still, excited to see Smriti Irani as Tulsi again!
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Shreya B
Baa's character will be sorely missed 😢 Sudha Shivpuri was the soul of the show. Wonder how they'll handle that absence. Also curious to see if they'll bring back the original background score - that tune still gives me goosebumps!
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Vikram M
Ekta Kapoor truly revolutionized Indian TV with this show. But let's be honest - the original went on for way too long with ridiculous twists (Mihir's multiple deaths and rebirths 😂). Hope season 2 has better writing.
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Nisha Z
This was my childhood! Used to do homework quickly just to watch Kyunki. But will today's kids even care? They're all on YouTube and Netflix. Still, excited for the nostalgia trip with my family!

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