Smriti Irani Says Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Built Many Households
Updated on: 24 July, 2025 01:29 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Smriti Irani Recalls How Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Transformed Lives
Actress-turned-politician Smriti Irani is making her way back to the entertainment industry as television`s favourite bahu, Tulsi Virani, with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The iconic daily soap is returning with the same sanskaar and a modern-day twist.
Fans are ecstatic to see her reprise her beloved character. Along with Irani, many other actors like Amar Upadhyay, Gauri Pradhan, and Hiten Tejwani will also be a part of the show.
Now, the actress reflected on how the legendary TV show was way ahead of its time and laid the foundation for many by building the lives of people who had nothing back in the 2000s.
Smriti Irani on how Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi changed lives
The actress-politician spoke about how the Ekta Kapoor show changed lives and redefined Indian television. She also recalled how female-centric characters weren`t a norm back in the day.
Smriti said, “From 2000 to 2008, our team redefined television in a completely new way. Back then, no one used to watch TV at 10:30 p.m. Women producing television series weren’t common, and it was also rare for female actors to be the central narrators and the core focus of any show. Establishing all these things was a landmark in itself, a unique chapter of our lives.”
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“I still remember when we first started working on the show; we were about 120–150 people. None of us owned a house or a car. We all laid the financial foundation of our lives through Kyunki. People may watch us on screen, but many don’t realise how many households keep their stoves burning simply because someone switches on the television,” she further recalled.
More about Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
The landmark Indian soap opera redefined Indian television from 2000 to 2008. The family drama revolved around a quintessential Indian household showcasing love, life, and drama in a joint family.
Smriti Irani played the leading role of Tulsi Virani, the virtuous daughter-in-law of the Virani family. With its dramatic plotlines, emotional storytelling, and iconic dialogues, the show soon became a cult classic and paved the way for the "saas-bahu" genre that dominated Indian television serials.
Now, 17 years later, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is making its comeback. The reboot is set to premiere on Star Plus and JioCinema on July 29.
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