Ronit Roy Reveals Why Playing Mihir In Kyunki Reboot 'Didn't Work' For Him: 'Unfortunately…'
Ekta Kapoor's TV saga Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi returns with a limited reboot. Ronit Roy, who played Mihir Virani, is happy for the show but said he won't return.
Ekta Kapoor's iconic television saga Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, which originally premiered in 2000, has officially returned with a limited reboot series. The much-awaited first episode of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 dropped on July 29, 2025. Ronit Roy, who portrayed Mihir Virani from 2000 to 2008, stepping into the role after Amar Upadhyay, recently expressed his joy over the show's comeback after 25 years, and revealed why the show couldn't work out for him.
Talking about Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reboot, Ronit Roy told ETimes, 'I am happy that they decided to bring back Kyunki. Unfortunately, it did not work out for me, but, of course, Kyunki is a show that has been very close to my heart. I did Kyunki for eight years of my life. And I wish the cast and crew of Kyunki, and the makers, the very best. Looking forward to watching it."
Ronit Roy also shared his thoughts on returning to a long-running television show. He said, 'So I'm not averse to doing a long show or being on television for a long time. However, as I mentioned, there is still much to be desired on television. 25 years since I began. The world has changed. Some things need to be fixed regarding television. So once that happens, I will likely be back. Till such time, I'm happy where I am."
Ronit Roy also reflected on how television has evolved over the years. He admitted he wasn't entirely sure about the current landscape, calling his recent return a brief stint. Comparing it to his earlier days in the industry, he noted that while he began doing mainstream television in 2000 and it's now 2025, there's still a lot of progress to be made, adding that 'there is much to be desired."
News18 Showsha in its review for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Reboot, wrote, 'Interestingly, Ekta Kapoor chose to keep the opening scene of her new show exactly the same as the iconic introductions she's known for in her earlier serials. Right from a Ganpathi idol to the dramatic camera angles and even the visual styling — nothing has changed. It's almost as if time stood still as Ekta decided to bring Tulsi back. The daily soap queen, who's often credited with shaping Indian television drama, didn't try to reinvent the wheel here. Instead, she leaned into the familiarity, perhaps intentionally, to evoke a strong sense of nostalgia among viewers."
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