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Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi: Shakti Anand Reveals Off-Screen Madness

Shakti Anand gave fans a fun peek behind the curtain of the legendary show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. He posted a selfie from the set, joking about the "madness" that happened off-screen. The actor is back playing Hemant Virani in the show's new sequel that premiered last year. It's a sweet reminder of the real bonds formed during the making of a TV classic.

Key Points: Shakti Anand Shares Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Set Glimpse

  • Shakti Anand shares nostalgic behind-the-scenes photos from the iconic TV show
  • He highlights the fun and camaraderie that existed off-camera
  • The actor reprises his role as Hemant Virani in the 2025 sequel
  • The original show starred Smriti Irani and defined Indian television drama
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Shakti Anand shares glimpse from 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' sets: Madness off screen

Actor Shakti Anand shares a candid behind-the-scenes selfie from the iconic TV show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, highlighting the off-screen camaraderie.

"Selfie breaks on the Kyunki set--drama on screen, madness off screen... - Shakti Anand"

Mumbai, Dec 22

Actor Shakti Anand shared a glimpse from the sets of the iconic television show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, sharing a candid selfie that captured the lighter moments behind the scenes.

While the show was known for its intense melodrama on screen, Shakti's post reflected the camaraderie and madness that unfolded off camera. Shakti, who plays Hemant Virani, took to Instagram, where he shared a string of images of himself from the sets of the show.

He wrote: "Selfie breaks on the Kyunki set--drama on screen, madness off screen...

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi #ShaktiAnand #Actor #ActorsLife #HemantVirani #KyunkiSaasBhiKabhiBahuThi."

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 premiered on 29 July 2025. It is a sequel and reboot of the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.

Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay returned to portray the leads, Tulsi and Mihir Virani. Rohit Suchanti, Tanisha Mehta, Shagun Sharma and Aman Gandhi portray second-generation characters.

The first installment of the show aired in 2008. It revolved around an ideal daughter-in-law, the daughter of a pandit married to Mihir, grandson of business tycoon Govardhan Virani. The role of Tulsi Virani was played by Smriti Irani.

Talking about Shakti, the actor received the offer to act in the television show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi while he was working as a medical examiner in Delhi. He played a blind boy in telefilm Nayan Jyoti.

Shakti and his wife Sai Deodhar participated in the first season of the celebrity dance show Nach Baliye. In the serial Godh Bharaai, he performed as the character Shivam. The actor had worked in the daily soap called Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap, SuperCops vs Supervillains, he was also seen as Shiv in the show Gangaa and as Emperor Balakumara in popular Tenali Rama.

He was last seen playing Amber Singh, in the show Channa Mereya. Since July 2025, he reprised his role of Advocate Hemant Virani in the spiritual sequel of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Honestly, the reboot just doesn't have the same magic. The original was iconic. But it's great to see Shakti Anand back as Hemant. His journey from a medical examiner to a TV star is truly inspiring for small-town aspirants.
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Sarah B
As someone who watched the original with my Indian roommate in college, it was a cultural immersion! It's fascinating to see the off-screen camaraderie. The show's influence was real, even overseas.
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Aman W
Madness off-screen for sure! I remember the actors used to shoot for crazy hours. Respect for their dedication. But I wish the new version focused more on fresh stories than just banking on old nostalgia.
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Nisha Z
My mom is going to be so happy seeing this! She never misses an episode. Shakti and Sai were also so good in Nach Baliye. Wishing the entire team all the best for the new season. More power to Indian television! 🙏
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Varun X
While it's a fun throwback, we must acknowledge that the original show, for all its popularity, did set some regressive standards for the 'ideal bahu'. Hopefully, the reboot evolves with the times. Shakti's versatility as an actor, though, is unquestionable.

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