Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi first episode review: Tulsi and Mihir Virani era is back and so is the storm in the reboot premiere
The first episode wastes no time diving into the familiar chaos of the Virani household—only this time, there are phones, filters, and influencers in the mix.
But at the centre of it all is Tulsi, the ever-composed woman of steel, returning to our screens after 25 years.
The episode opens with a sweeping visual of the Virani mansion, now refurbished but still echoing with the past. Tulsi performs her morning aarti, and we see flashbacks of Baa, Savita, and the emotional foundations that once held this family together. Tulsi's emotional connect with Baa and her saas Savita giving archived flashbacks from the original season is bound to hit you by nostalgia.
Karan and Nandini, played by Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan, walk back into our lives with the quiet confidence of veterans. Meanwhile, Gayatri's passive-aggressive taunts toward Tulsi set the tone for the layered conflicts brewing.
The next-gen is glossy and restless. They love their night-outs, flaunt their relationships on social media, but also respect family traditions—and when Tulsi speaks, even the rebels listen.
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's reunion feels less like acting and more like muscle memory. Their scenes are warm, slow-burning, and comforting.
With drama, emotion, and callbacks galore, the reboot isn't just reliving the past—it's rewriting it for today's world. The Viranis are ready for battle, and so are we.
After a wait of 25 years, the iconic show is back on screen and will it be able to pull the new gen? Only time will tell as this show is going to be a limited season.
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