| Key Updates | Details |
|---|---|
| Premiere Date | : July 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM on Star Plus / JioHotstar |
| Core Cast : | Smriti Irani (Tulsi), Amar Upadhyay (Mihir), plus returning and new faces |
| Plot Highlights | : Anniversary drama, family secrets, arrest twist |
| Fan Response : | Burst of nostalgia and emotional reactions |
| Critic Review : | Mixed—nostalgia strong, modern twist execution under question |
| Salary Buzz : | Huge pay gap; Smriti reportedly ₹14L/episode vs Amar ₹1.5 L |
Marks the 25th anniversary of the original series and reintroduces classic characters to both loyal fans and new audiences.
Enhances relevance by introducing modern sensibilities (e.g., social media references, body image discussions) while preserving traditional family values.
Positioned as a 150‑episode finite series, aiming for emotional impact rather than chasing TRPs alone.
Smriti Irani is reportedly commanding a jaw-dropping ₹14 lakh per episode, marking a staggering 77,678% increase from her original earnings in 2000. Amar Upadhyay remains significantly lower paid, at approximately ₹1.5 lakh per episode, raising industry debates over wage disparity.
Fans on X (Twitter) are delighted, calling the debut “a trip down memory lane” and praising the returning Tulsi–Mihir chemistry for bringing nostalgic joy back .
Critics describe the reboot as emotionally resonant but question if the show will evolve beyond nostalgia, noting that some familiar tropes feel dated despite its sentimental charm.
The series revisits the 38th wedding anniversary of Tulsi and Mihir. Pari’s insensitive comment on Tulsi’s weight sparks family tension, followed by Angad’s arrest and a dramatic confession about Pari's affair during the celebration.
Promos hint at real conflict brewing—Gayatri stirring trouble, and Mihir confronting Tulsi about forcing Pari into marriage
The show premiered on July 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM on Star Plus .
Smriti Irani returns as the iconic Tulsi Virani, joined by Amar Upadhyay as Mihir, reprising beloved characters after a 25-year.
Supporting cast includes veteran faces like Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Shakti Anand, and Kamalika Guha Thakurta, along with new additions—Aman Gandhi, Shagun Sharma, and Rohit Suchanti as the younger generation.
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is an emotion for every TV serial enthusiast, who waited desperately for the clock to strike 10:30 and watch their favourite show. From 'Tulsi Virani' enthusiastically embracing her tradition to the unexpected twists, every episode was filled with highly volatile emotions and drama, which was relatable to every Indian family.
The cult show ran for more than 1800 episodes, and now, after 25 years, it is back as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reprise, filling nostalgia in the hearts of its viewers. Not just the show, but Smriti Irani is back as everyone's favourite 'Tulki Virani' and Amar Upadhayay is reprising his role as 'Mihir'. Along with them, Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Sandeep Baswana, Shilpa Agnihotri and Rakshanda Khan are also seen in the second season of the show.
The most important woman of Indian Television, Tulsi Virani, is back! And the day Smriti Irani decided to step back into Tulsi’s shoes for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, everyone was eagerly waiting for history to be rewritten! The first episode of the show arrived on Tuesday, and let me be honest about it – it is the same old show! Not because it has nothing new to offer, but because, sadly and strangely, nothing, absolutely nothing has changed in the Indian society for 25 years!
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 (transl. Because Even a Mother-in-Law Was a Daughter-in-Law Once 2) is an Indian Hindi-language television series. It is the sequel of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The show premieres on 29 July 2025 on Star Plus. Smriti Irani returned to play Tulsi Virani.
The main family in "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" is the Virani family. Tulsi (played by Smriti Irani) is the central figure, married to Mihir Virani. The family includes multiple generations, with children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren. Some prominent members include Savita and Mansukh Virani, Govardhan and Amba Virani, and their sons, Mihir, Gautam, and others.
