'Kyunki Saas...' reboot: Smriti Irani's Tulsi returns, teases show
What's the story
The highly anticipated reboot of the iconic soap opera Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is set to premiere on July 29. StarPlus recently shared a short teaser featuring Smriti Irani as her iconic character, Tulsi Virani, who is returning to celebrate the show's 25-year legacy. The video shows a family at a restaurant discussing her return while Irani's character waters a tulsi plant and assures viewers that she will be back.
Character return
'The time has come...'
In the promo, Irani's Tulsi teases her return: "Zaroor aaoongi, kyuki humara 25 saalon ka rishta jo hai. Waqt aagaya hai apse phir milne ka (I'll definitely come because we have a relationship of 25 years. The time has come to meet you again)." She signed off with her signature smile and folded hands gesture.
Actor's statement
It reshaped my own life, says Irani
Irani said in a statement, "Returning to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is not just a step back into a role, but a return to a story that redefined Indian television and reshaped my own life." "It gave me more than commercial success—it gave me a connection with millions of homes, a place in the emotional fabric of a generation... I return not just as an actor, but as someone who believes in the power of storytelling."
Show details
All you need to know about 'Kyuki Saas...' reboot
The reboot of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi will air on StarPlus and JioHotstar from July 29 at 10:30pm. The original show, which aired from 2000 to 2008, was a major hit and followed the life of a business family. It also starred Apara Mehta, Amar Upadhyay, and Hiten Tejwani. The series was created by Ektaa Kapoor and completed 25 years on June 3 this year.