Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Turns 25: Smriti Irani, Ekta Kapoor And Amar UpadhyayTalk About The Iconic Show
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, the iconic Balaji Telefilms show, celebrates 25 years since its July 3, 2000 premiere. Conceptualised by Ekta Kapoor, it redefined prime-time TV.
Reflecting on 25 years, Smriti Irani said, 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi isn't just a show — it's a shared memory. For those who created it and the millions who embraced it, it was a story of families, faith, and the fabric that binds us across generations. Twenty-five years later, it still lives in our hearts. My gratitude to those who made the journey possible."
Ekta Kapoor shared, 'The show still lives in every beat of my heart. When we started, we never imagined Tulsi would become family to millions. Even today, people remember the title track, the tears, and the emotions it sparked. This milestone belongs to every writer, actor, crew member, and — most of all — every viewer who made Kyunki part of their lives. Thank you for turning a story into a legacy, for making Tulsi and the Virani parivaar your own, and for keeping this emotion alive even 25 years later. We didn't just make a show — we created a bond that still feels like home."
Amar Upadhyay expressed, 'Twenty-five years ago, we began a journey that was more than just a show — it was a mirror to millions of households, a reflection of traditions, love, trials, and the changing face of Indian families. Being a part of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi wasn't just a role — it was a responsibility, a privilege, and a turning point not just for me, but for everyone who lived and breathed this world with us. It changed our lives, rewrote television history, and connected generations. Even today, its echoes live on in how we see relationships, resilience, and reinvention."
He further added, 'Kyunki… some stories aren't just watched, they are lived. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi wasn't just a show — it was an era. A movement. A mirror to Indian families. And being Mihir meant becoming a part of people's daily routines, their emotions, their dinner conversations. Even today, when someone calls me 'Mihir,' there's a warmth and familiarity in it — like a long-lost family member greeting you after years. That's the kind of love you can't manufacture — it can only be lived."
Created by Ekta Kapoor and produced by Balaji Telefilms, the show was a major success and helped shape the trend of family dramas on Indian TV.
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