Hiten Tejwani reacts to fans drawing comparisons between Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 and Anupamaa; says 'Hum log kisi ko neecha dikhane ya...'
Smriti Irani
's comeback on television. The daily soap bring back the beloved jodi of Tulsi and Mihir together.
While the promos and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the upcoming show have already generated a lot of buzz, many fans can't help but compare it to Rupali Ganguly's widely popular series Anupamaa.
Social media is filled with lively discussions, as fans of both shows strongly believe that their favourite will become the top show on television.
Hiten Tejwani
, who played the role of Karan Virani in Kyuki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was recently asked about the comparisons between the two shows.
On being asked about his views in an interview with TellyMasala, Hiten shared that the audience should wait for the season 2 to air and only then make any judgements. He further added by saying, 'Ab hum aa rahe hai, hume aane toh dijiye. Fir badme aap log hi decide karenge kon kya hai. Hum kaun hote hai kuch bolne wale.
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He also mentioned how the audience now-a-days is expressive of their thoughts and opinions. He says, 'Joh cheez acchi hai acchi hai, joh acchi nahi hai, aap maalik ho, aapko pata hai, sabko pata hai.
Fans hai, sab wohi decide karte hain.'
He further added that the show is not aimed to create a competition which is negative in any sense. But, rather is targeted to give the audience a nostalgic feeling of the original show while also relating to the newer viewers.
He stated, 'Hum log kisi ko neecha dikhane ya kuch niche karne uske liye nahi aa rahe hai. Ek nostalgia hai. I am sure makers bhi chahte the Ektaa ma'am bhi ki kuch laaye aur aaj ke time ki baate kar paaye.' (We are not here to put anyone down or show anyone in a bad light. It's all about bringing back nostalgia. I'm sure even the makers and Ektaa ma'am wanted to bring something that connects the past with today's times.)
He also affirmed that the new show will keep up the legacy that the original show has set while still being relevant.
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