Amar Upadhyay AKA Mihir Virani's THIS Gesture Surprised 'Kyunki...' Team On First Day Of Shoot
As the much-anticipated new season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi draws closer, all eyes are on the beloved characters returning to the screen. Leading the wave of warmth is none other than Mihir, played by Amar Upadhyay. When a show is rebooted with the same cast that worked together some 25 years ago, one can only imagine the fun and nostalgia they'd experience on the very first day of the shoot, and that's exactly what happened on the Kyunki set.
On the very first day of the shoot, Amar didn't just reprise his iconic role — he won hearts all over again with a beautiful gesture. An insider close to the production house revealed that Ekta Kapoor arranged a special welcome lunch to mark the beginning of the shoot, turning the set into a space of joy, familiarity, and celebration.
This was Ekta's way of bringing the team together to relive those golden days, as they prepare to deliver yet another iconic show in television history. But it was Mihir, portrayed by Amar Upadhyay, who elevated the day even further. As the cast and crew bonded over the shared meal, Amar surprised everyone by bringing in a sweet delicacy for the entire team. 'It brought an emotional touch to the set," the source added.
The return of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi has already become one of the most talked-about television comebacks. The reboot will premiere on July 29 at 10:30 p.m. on Star Plus and will stream digitally on JioCinema.
Recently, there were speculations that Smriti Irani might be taking a break from politics to focus on the show. However, the actor-politician responded on X, 'No sabbatical. Have worked both in media and politics for 25 years, with only a decade-long break due to my responsibility as a Cabinet Minister. Never compromised on my sangathan responsibilities, never will."
Joining Irani in the reboot is Amar Upadhyay, who reprises his role as Mihir Virani. Their reunion has only added to the anticipation among loyal fans who followed their dramatic love story decades ago.
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