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4 days ago
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Apara Mehta On Reuniting With Smriti Irani AKA Tulsi For 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2'
Apara Mehta, who has reprised her role in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 as a guardian spirit to Smriti Irani's Tulsi Virani, shared that both she and Irani had tears in their eyes when they started shooting. She added, it was a reunion not just of two cast members, but of old friends. Watch the video to know more. news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: Showsha on Instagram: Showsha on Facebook: Showsha on X: Showsha on Snapchat: entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
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Mohit Suri responds to claims of ‘paid theatre videos' for Saiyaara
Apara Mehta, who played Savita in "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi," returned in July for the show's second season, reuniting with Smriti Irani's Tulsi. The emotional reunion highlighted their deep friendship. Mehta praised the show's impact on Indian television and credited its success to producer Ekta Kapoor. She expressed hope for the new season's success due to the strong bond among the cast.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
We both had tears when we shot 'Kyunki 2': Apara Mehta on her reunion with Smriti Irani on showApara Mehta
New Delhi, Apara Mehta returned to "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2" in July as a guardian spirit to Smriti Irani's Tulsi Virani and the actor said they both had tears in their eyes as it was reunion of not just two cast members but of old friends. We both had tears when we shot 'Kyunki 2': Apara Mehta on her reunion with Smriti Irani on showApara Mehta Mehta, who began as a strict mother-in-law to Tulsi but eventually came around to accepting her wisdom, died in the first season of the show, which ran from 2000 to 2008 and created history as one of the most loved shows on Indian television. Savita is now a picture on the wall alongside Baa but she is very much alive in the memories of her daughter-in-law, who has now replaced her as the matriarch of the Virani family. "My daughter asked me, 'Will you feel bad if you are not there?' I said, 'I'll be disappointed. Many days passed and then I got a call from Balaji saying that they were coming back and wanted me to do this. I said, 'I will just come. You don't even have to ask me'. "We did not even have to tell each other anything. It was just that we had tears in our eyes. We had all the emotions. It was done in such a nice way," Mehta told PTI in an interview. Savita's death tackled the controversial topic of euthanasia in the 2000s as she requests her daughter-in-law to switch off the ventilator and she complies. Mehta is hopeful that she will remain a part of the "Kyunki..." family like that as she has a special bond with the show that made her a household name. "I've done some very nice work after Kyunki, but I'm still known because of 'Kyunki'. All of us are known because of Kyunki," she said. The 64-year-old has had a notable career in both television and film with shows like "Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka", "Saat Phere" and "Jamai Raja" and films like "Devdas" and "Tees Maar Khan". But she credits "Kyunki" for being a turning point in her career. "I don't have to do auditions because people know me. 'Kyunki' made us do it all as actors. We did comedy, banter, lots of different emotions and different situations, all the things an actor could want." The actor explained that Irani and her still share the same dynamic. In the show, the two went through a journey of becoming mother and daughter instead of in-laws and that helped build their friendship too. "Tulsi and Savita had become friends. They had become mother-daughter. They were no more saas-bahu... She's the same as she was before. And we are the same for her," she said about Irani, who went on to have a political career after "Kyunki..." concluded in 2008. "She's very, very smart, intelligent and focused in life. She can do everything. She's a multitasker, like all of us, how we are, you know, but she has really, really proved herself as a politician and as an actor," she added. She credited the show and its producer Ekta Kapoor for changing the trajectory of Indian television. "What Ekta did to television is give it a lot of glamour. It was the best camera work, the best lighting and the best story. It was about three generations: Baa, Savita and Tulsi," she said. She called Ekta Kapoor a talented individual who "hit's the bull's eye" with each story that she tells on television, ranging from shows like "Kasauti Zindagi Kii" to "Hum Paanch". The actor said there is a 'Kyunki...' Whatsapp group though the members use only to wish each other on special occasions. They, however, make an attempt to celebrate the show's premiere anniversary every July 3. "In any show that I go to, they'll say, we are like family but it doesn't work that way. First we were colleagues, then we became close friends and now we are friends for life. We are not in touch with each other every day, but we are always going to miss that very organic friendship that happened at 'Kyunki'," she added. The show's success, Mehta said, was unprecedented, "We made a show, and it became so big. It's a legacy and it remains an iconic show to this day." She believes the second season of the show will be successful due to the strong bond between its cast members. "Ekta, Shobha , the writers and the actors are so good, so I'm sure it is going to have a very good run." Mehta also remembered Sudha Shivpuri, who played the popular character of Baa on the show. She passed in 2015. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
25-06-2025
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Smriti Irani And Apara Mehta To Reunite In Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2? Know Here
Last Updated: Smriti Irani reportedly signed the contract for the project recently and has already begun filming in the city with Z+ security. Ever since it has been announced that the second season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi will be on air soon, people of different age groups have been eagerly waiting for it. It has also left everyone wondering if Smriti Irani will reunite with Apara Mehta in her hit show. While the former played the iconic role of Tulsi in KSBKBT, the latter essayed the role of her mother-in-law, Savita. In a recent interview, Apara Mehta was asked if she would return in the second season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, when she told Vickey Lalwani, 'I am not sure because Savita's character had died. As of now, we are talking about it but I don't know how it will happen and what will happen. I can't talk about it much." However, Apara confirmed that she is in talks with the makers of the show and will be 'disappointed" if she does not get on board. 'It is my show," she said. The actress also mentioned that she is excited to watch Kyuki's return on television screens and added, 'I am so happy that it is happening, the second season. This is also 25 years of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. This is the right tribute one can give to a show like this. It changed the history of Indian television. July 3, 2000, when we went on-air. KBC (Kaun Banega Crorepati and Kyuki went on-air on the same day. It created history." 'I have done some very good work after that show also, 35 daily soaps. Last, I was doing Anupamaa. Yet, I am known for Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. What a big show it was, it still is. Even the second season will be this big," she shared. Meanwhile, Amar Upadhyay will also return as Mihir Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. Smriti Irani reportedly signed the contract for the project recently and has already begun filming in the city with Z+ security. Fans of the original series may anticipate a nostalgic journey with a modern twist. The original Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi ran from 2000 to 2008, becoming one of Indian television's most popular cultural phenomena. Shobha and Ekta Kapoor produced the series under the brand of Balaji Telefilms. First Published:
News18
14-06-2025
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Apara Mehta On Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: ‘Best Way To Pay Tribute'
Last Updated: The original Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi ran from 2000 to 2008, becoming one of Indian television's most popular cultural phenomena. The news of the cult show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi returning to the TV screens with a new season has left viewers excited. Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay are expected to reprise their roles as Tulsi and Mihir from the original version. In the latest, Apara Mehta, who was a crucial member of the show, reacted to the development. The original edition will complete 25 years this July. In conversation with Zoom, Apara Mehta said, 'This is the best way to pay tribute to Kyunki's 25 years. It cannot be anything else." Moreover, the actress noted that she shared a close bond with many of the cast members. She said, 'We colleagues, are friends for a lifetime. We always make it a point to meet on the 3rd of July, and every year we do that. All of us meet and have dinner or lunch together. This time, because it was the 25th year, we were all planning that let's take a trip for 3 days." Sharing her excitement, Apara Mehta mentioned how happy she was to learn about the new season. She added, 'I knew that my character had died. Savita had died. I have no idea how they are going to begin or what they are going to do. But as I said, this is the right way to pay tribute to that iconic show, which changed the history of Indian television." Smriti Irani will reprise the iconic role that defined early 2000s Indian television. She will be seen as Tulsi Virani, which earned her a household name. Amar Upadhyay will also return as Mihir Virani, reigniting one of Indian television's most famous on-screen couples. Smriti reportedly signed the contract for the project recently, and has already begun filming in the city with Z+ security. Fans of the original series may anticipate a nostalgic journey with a modern twist. The original Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi ran from 2000 to 2008, becoming one of Indian television's most popular cultural phenomena. Shobha and Ekta Kapoor produced the series under the brand of Balaji Telefilms. First Published: June 14, 2025, 14:47 IST
