Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 introduces its heroes and villain; fans say Smriti Irani-Amar Upadhyay show ‘has not aged'

Indian Express

7 days ago

Ekta Kapoor's iconic show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi returned with its second season after 25 years on Tuesday. As the first episode aired on Star Plus, it left many nostalgic about how great the show has been. Many on the internet also loved the good old Mihir-Tulsi chemistry, and also Apara Mehta's cameo in the first episode. While the fans shared how the show's title track made them nostalgic, many shared their love for the first episode of the new season.
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 began with Tulsi chanting Gayatri mantra, followed by the show's iconic title track, which gave a glimpse into how Kyunki's world will be the same, yet different, this time. With many monologues from Smriti and flashback sequences, the first episode majorly focused on establishing the characters. However, the relations between the characters are yet to be explained.
Episode 1 begins with Tulsi and Mihir celebrating their 38th wedding anniversary. While the preparations for a grand party are going on, Tulsi, as usual, is busy running the household and cooking for her beloved children. Karan and Nandini (Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan) were also seen in the first episode, while they seemed to have settled abroad, the family has come together for the celebration. Further in the episode we see, Mihir and Tulsi share a heartwarming scene when Mihir goes on his knee and gifts Tulsi a car on their anniversary.
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The first episode also established some tension in the Virani household, laying undercurrents for an upcoming 'toofan'. Kamalika Guha Thakurta is seen in a negative avatar this time. She holds a grudge against Mihir and Tulsi for taking over the business and the household. On the show, Gayatri (Kamalika's character) is seen discussing with her son Hemant (Shakti Anand) how Mihir has sidelined him and sent him to Delhi, where he practices law, while Tulsi is taking charge of running the house.
She later says how Tulsi is in for a betrayal by her kids, hinting at the new generation, where Shagun is seen having a secret affair, while Rohit Suchanti's character is shown as a careless man-child. Pari and Angad are also seen discussing some financial differences in the family. The episode ended with a storm hitting Shanti Niketan, and Tulsi praying to the Tulsi plant to protect them from all evil eyes.
Reacting to the show's title track, one user wrote on X, 'I was crying like a baby..so many memories with this title track… Also, Iconic saas bahu duo Savita and Tulsi…Family values and the background music (heart emoji).' Another fan wrote, 'Feeling nostalgic watching the show again.' A third user thanked Ekta Kapoor and Balaji for bringing the show back and wrote, 'Mummy papa and sab ke ke face pe woh khushi dekhkar samajh gaya – nostalgia isn't just a word, it's a feeling. Thank you, Balaji, Smriti Irani, and Ekta Kapoor. (See the happiness on my parents' face, I understood that nostalgia isn't just a word, it's a feeling.)'
I was crying like a baby..so many memories with this title track..😭😭🫂♥️
Also Iconic saas bahu duo savita nd tulsi..♥️
Family values nd bgm 🥰
#kyunkisaasbhikabhibahuthi2
Original original hota hai boss…♥️💥 pic.twitter.com/lSlBCQM91w
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One of the fans called Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi a legendary show and wrote, 'Who would've thought? After 25 YEARS, we're watching Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi all over again! Some things don't age… they become LEGENDS.' Many fans even lauded Mihir and Tulsi's on-screen chemistry. One of the users wrote on Instagram, 'This was a wonderful moment.' Another fan commented, 'Just completed the 1st episode and it's pure nostalgia…uff…I was 3 years old when it aired on TV back in 2000, now I am 28 and a fully grown man, and I am so happy to watch it again.' A third user wrote, 'Smritiji, yours and Amar Upadhyay's scene was the highlight.'
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A section of the audience, however, also called the show overdramatic, especially the scene where Savita's (Apara Mehta's) spirit appears to talk to Tulsi. Others have even pointed out how Tulsi looks older to Mihir and how the two just don't seem to fit in together.
Recently, in an interview with SCREEN, Amar Upadhyay spoke about the excitement around the show and said, 'The Gen-Z is also excited and wants to see the show first-hand. They want to know what the fuss was all about, why their parents or grandparents were so crazy about this show. The font and the name are so nostalgic, then the music plays, and it takes you back.' He even spoke about Mihir and Tulsi's equation in the latest season and said, 'We lived as Mihir-Tulsi then, and we look superb together. Smriti is just as she was with the kids, and Mihir is unchanged too. All of that will bring back the same old feeling, now with a fresh twist. Smriti and my relationship is just the way it was.'
He also shared that the show is going to revolve around the differences between two generations. While Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi holds the same traditional values, the story has been modernised. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 will be a finite show, Amar Upadhyay told SCREEN that the show might run for 10 months to one year at the most.
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi also stars Ketki Dave, Kamalika Guha Thakurta, Shakti Anand, Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, and Ritu Seth from the older cast. Rohit Suchanti, Aman Gandhi, and Shagun Sharma have joined the show as the new generation.