Prateik Chaudhary Explains Why He Turned Down Role In Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
In a candid conversation with IANS, he shared the reasons behind stepping away from the project, despite the buzz surrounding the iconic show's return. When asked about his excitement for the return of the show with Smriti Irani's much-anticipated comeback, Prateik stated, 'I am very excited as Smriti Mam is making a comeback. I just hope the audience loves the show as they loved it before.'
The actor also revealed that he was also approached for a role in the new season. However, he turned down the offer as the part didn't feel substantial enough, and there were also scheduling conflicts at the time. As a result, Prateik chose to pass on the opportunity.
'Yes, I was also offered a part but that was not substantial enough and the date was also not matching, So I said no.'
The much-awaited 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2' is all set to premiere on July 29 on Star Plus. Leading the return are Smriti Irani, reprising her iconic role as Tulsi Virani, and Amar Upadhyay, once again stepping into the shoes of Mihir Virani. The new season also stars Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Shakti Anand, Kamalika Guha Thakurta, Shagun Sharma, Rohit Suchanti, Aman Gandhi, Ankit Bhatia, and Tanisha Mehta.
Earlier, on July 10, Ekta Kapoor had penned a lengthy note on Instagram where she revealed why she initially said no to the idea of relaunching her iconic TV show. An excerpt from her post read, 'Why Kyunki, Why Now? When the 25th year of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' was approaching and the idea of relaunching it surfaced, my first reaction was a firm no! Why would I want to shake up nostalgia? You can never compete with nostalgia. It always remains supreme. How I remember my childhood and how it really was, will always be different.'
'Also, the television space has changed. Once dependent on 9 cities, audiences now consume content in fragments, scattered across platforms. Would this shake the legacy of Kyunki, the iconic TRP no one ever achieved before and after? But was that truly the legacy of the show? Was it just a show with high numbers? Research carried out by an international body once concludes that the show gave a voice to women in Indian homes. Between 2000 and 2005, for the first time, women began participating in family discussions, a shift deeply influenced by Indian television, especially, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kahaani Ghar Ghar ki.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
NDTV
8 minutes ago
- NDTV
Kingdom Box Office Collection Day 3: Vijay Deverakonda's Film Is "Blazing Fire"
New Delhi: Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom opened its doors to the public on July 31. The film features Vijay Deverakonda in a never-seen-before avatar. As per Sacnilk, the Gowtam Tinnanuri directorial has minted Rs 2.62 crore on its first Saturday at the domestic box office across languages. With this, the total collection of Kingdom now stands at Rs 28.12 crore. The report added that the Kingdom 'had an overall 38.78% Telugu Occupancy on Saturday.' On its first day, the film minted Rs 18 crore across languages at the Indian box office. Kingdom has been produced by Sithara Entertainments, Srikara Studios, and Fortune Four Cinemas. Bhagyashri Borse, Satya Dev, and Ayyappa P Sharma are also part of the film. Sithara Entertainments shared a post of X to announce that Kingdom has minted Rs 53 crore worldwide in 2 days. Sharing a poster of Vijay Deverakonda's character from the film, the makers wrote, 'That's how KINGDOM gets hailed big with the audience's love. Box Office Blockbuster Kingdom hits 53Cr+ worldwide gross in 2 days.' In a follow-up post, the production house added that Kingdom is 'blazing fire at the box office on Saturday.' It added, 'The king continues to dominate. Kingdom storms ahead with monstrous bookings 7K+ tickets every hour on BookMyShow and fans turning theatres into a festival of celebrations.' Ahead of the film's release, Vijay Deverakonda at a press meet said that this was the first time he was feeling 'calm' ahead of a release. 'Usually before a film releases, things are a little chaotic. Everyone is a little nervous, and the phone doesn't stop ringing. However, this is the first time I am feeling calm and content before the release day. In the last 2-3 years, I have had many sleepless nights. But last night, I had a good night's sleep and came here to meet you all. If I am feeling this satisfied, it's all because of the love Telugu film-goers are showering upon us, which reflects in the advance collections for Kingdom,' he said.
Time of India
35 minutes ago
- Time of India
Shah Rukh Khan's 20-year-old National Award regret resurfaces after his big win. Check viral video
An Old Video Brings Back a Popular Argument The 'Swades vs Hum Tum' Debate Reignited Khan's Gratitude and Reflections on Recognition A Moment Long Awaited Shah Rukh Khan, often regarded as one of the most influential figures in Indian cinema, was recently awarded the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in Jawan, marking a significant milestone in his 33-year-long film career. He shared the prestigious award with Vikrant Massey, who was recognised for 12th Fail. While the honour was widely celebrated, it reignited a long-standing debate among fans and critics — whether Shah Rukh deserved the award much earlier, particularly for his acclaimed performance in Swades (2004).Shortly after the 71st National Film Awards were announced, an old video resurfaced on social media platforms, including Reddit and X, where Shah Rukh candidly spoke about the time he missed out on the National Award for Swades. The clip is from a late-2000s Tag Heuer event where Shah Rukh was seen on stage alongside director Kunal Kohli and anchor Mandira the conversation, Khan praised Kohli's work, especially Fanaa and Hum Tum. He playfully noted that Kohli's actor had won the National Award for Hum Tum — referring to Saif Ali Khan — and then added, in a tongue-in-cheek manner, that he believed he should have received the award instead for Swades. The moment, delivered with his usual charm, drew smiles and laughter from the audience, including Kohli video triggered renewed discussions online, with fans expressing continued disappointment over the 2005 decision. Many argued that Swades, although not a commercial success, had immense critical acclaim and cultural significance. Shah Rukh's portrayal of Mohan Bhargava, a NASA engineer reconnecting with rural India, is still seen as one of his most powerful Reddit users offered context, pointing out that filmmaker TS Nagabharana, who was part of the jury that year, had reportedly questioned the originality of Swades, suggesting it bore similarities to one of his own works. This may have played a role in the final decision, fans the announcement of his Jawan win, Shah Rukh posted a heartfelt video on Instagram thanking his director Atlee, his family, fans, and his entire team. He reflected on the significance of the award, describing it as more than a personal achievement — a reminder of the value and impact of shared that the National Award serves as encouragement to continue evolving and contributing meaningfully to storytelling. It represented, in his words, a responsibility to portray truth on screen, especially in a world full of Shah Rukh's fans have long championed his performance in Swades as award-worthy, his win for Jawan has brought a sense of closure and celebration. For many, it's not just about a trophy — it's recognition of a body of work that has shaped modern Indian 71st National Film Awards also honoured Rani Mukerji as Best Actress for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, while 12th Fail was named Best Film. However, Shah Rukh's moment stood out as a long overdue acknowledgment for a star who has dominated screens, hearts, and headlines for decades.
Indian Express
38 minutes ago
- Indian Express
2 Kiran Desai novels to read while we wait for Booker-nominated ‘The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny'
Indian author Kiran Desai's upcoming novel, The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, has made it to the 2025 Booker longlist. This is the second time that Desai's book has made it to the list; her previous 2006 novel, The Inheritance of Loss had won the Booker Prize. The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, is set to release on September 25. The novel chronicles the story of two youngsters caught between continents, generations, and expectations. Their love story unfolds across India and the United States, tracing the invisible ties of family, tradition, and desire in a rapidly changing world. Her mother, Anita Desai, has also made it to the shortlist three times. As we await this long-anticipated new work from one of India's most acclaimed novelists, here are two of her earlier books: Kiran Desai's debut novel is a delightfully offbeat tale set in a sleepy Indian town. Sampath Chawla, a dreamy underachiever born during a drought, seeks solitude by climbing a guava tree. To his surprise, he is mistaken for a holy man, drawing worshippers, spies, and mischief-makers to his perch. Before he knows it, this transforms into a surreal spectacle involving a gang of thieving, drunken monkeys and a town descending into chaos. Desai blends magic realism with satire, capturing the absurdity of bureaucracy, the yearning for transcendence, and the strangeness of small-town life. Beneath its humour, the novel gently probes questions of identity, escape, and the line between wisdom and folly. Kiran Desai's second novel, written over seven years, won the 2006 Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award among others. Set in 1986 against the backdrop of the Gorkhaland movement in northeastern India, the novel explores the dislocations of colonial legacy and globalisation. The story centers on two characters living vastly different but intertwined lives. Biju, the son of a cook, is an undocumented immigrant in the United States, drifting from one low-paying kitchen job to another. Sai, the anglicised granddaughter of a bitter retired judge, lives in Kalimpong with her grandfather Jemubhai Patel, the cook, and her dog, Mutt. Her parents, one Gujarati, the other a Zoroastrian orphan, are long gone, leaving her suspended between inherited privilege and rootlessness. The novel contrasts Biju's lonely struggle for dignity abroad with Sai's insulated existence and growing awareness of social fracture at home. Through its intimate portraits, The Inheritance of Loss lays bare the contradictions of postcolonial India where reverence for Western ideals coexists with resentment, and where no character, whether anglicised or traditional, is truly at ease in the world they inhabit.
