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News18
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
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
India.com
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
'Mujhe laga ab toh maut...'; This actress made shocking revelation, was forced to work for 17 days straight without..., her name is...
This famous actress began her journey under the spotlight with television's most iconic family saga and gradually carved her space in the world of cinema. From emotionally charged scenes in daily soaps to holding her own alongside Bollywood legends in a grand period drama, this actress proved her versatility with grace. However, recently she has revealed something about her hectic work schedule that almost caused trouble in her life. Television Industry's Most Renowned Face… Here we are talking about actress Apara Mehta, best known for the television series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. She additionally participated in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's movie Devdas. Hailing from Bhavnagar, Gujarat, Apara is her parents' sole offspring and is well-acquainted with the life of a performing artist. From a young age, she began studying classical music and Kathak. At 15 years old, she presented a children's TV show for Ahmedabad Doordarshan. Apara recently discussed her experience of working on both projects at the same time. Apara Discusses About Her Working Experience In a recent interview with Friday Talkies, Apara Mehta reminisced about shooting for 17 days straight without sleep for both Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Devdas at same time. She stated, 'During Diwali in the year 2000, I received a call on my landline. The voice on the other end responded, I am Sanjay Leela Bhansali. I was rendered speechless. I was preparing potato tikkis then. During that moment, I was unable to speak to him. After that, he invited me to meet him. I promptly went to his home. Upon arriving at his house, Leela's sister greeted me at the door and joyfully informed me in Gujarati that she had recommended your name.' Following multiple meetings, Apara learned that she would need to film for 12 days for the mujra song 'Kahe chhe chhe mohe' from Devdas. She mentioned, 'I believed I could change the shooting schedule for the show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, but that shoot was prolonged to 17 days.' She further said, 'Iske baad main 17 dinon tak bina ruke kaam kiya tha, jiske baad mujhe ehsaas hua ki aage sirf maut hi hai, aur mujhe hospitalized hona pad gaya tha.' Apara further mentioned that she often attended the filming of Devdas with bloodshot eyes from sleep deprivation. Yet it was an experience on its own. Seeing the Devdas set made me happy, which felt like paradise. More about Apara On the personal front, in 1980, she wed Indian television and film figure Darshan Jariwala, with whom she shares one daughter, Khushali Mehta. The two have parted ways by mutual agreement but are not formally divorced. Segments of their private life were featured in the reality program Maa Exchange, which was broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Apara Mehta recalls working for 17 days without sleep on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas and Ekta Kapoor's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi: 'It was only death after...'
Apara Mehta recounts her hectic year in 2000, balancing the demands of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' and her dream project, 'Devdas.' She recalls receiving an unexpected call from Sanjay Leela Bhansali and working tirelessly for 17 days straight. Despite extreme exhaustion, being part of the film felt like a dream come true, making the sleepless nights worthwhile. Balancing two of the biggest projects of her career, Apara Mehta faced a whirlwind of fame, exhaustion, and silent dreams in the year 2000. As she juggled the emotionally charged sets of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and the grandeur of Devdas, the veteran actress reached her breaking point—working non-stop for 17 days without sleep. In a candid new interview, Apara opened up about that overwhelming period, the call that changed her life, and why Devdas was more than just a film—it was a dream quietly fulfilled. In conversation with Friday Talkies, Apara recalled the intense phase in 2000 when she juggled shoots for both Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Devdas, working non-stop for 17 days. She shared that the opportunity came unexpectedly while she was making aloo tikki during Diwali. To her surprise, it was Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the phone, offering her a small but significant role in Devdas. She was later told the recommendation came from Bhansali's sister, Leela Behn. Initially scheduled to shoot for 12 days for the mujra sequence 'Kaahe Ched Ched Mohe,' the shoot got extended to 17 days. Apara tried to manage her time with Kyunki, but couldn't adjust either schedule—leaving her to power through both projects without a break, even filming late nights for the daily soap. She also shared that working non-stop for 17 straight days left her completely exhausted, both mentally and physically. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Cañadita Alegre (ver precio) Verisure Más información Undo She recalled reaching a point where she felt there was nothing beyond that phase but death, not even the option of going to a hospital. Despite being severely sleep-deprived—often arriving on the Devdas set with bloodshot eyes—she described the experience as unforgettable, saying the grandeur of the Devdas set felt nothing short of heavenly. Apara pushed through the exhaustion because Devdas was her dream project—one she had quietly manifested. Despite the physical toll, being part of the film was a deeply personal milestone that made every sleepless night worth it. In the same interview, the actress revealed that when she first read about Sanjay Leela Bhansali making Devdas, she secretly wished to be part of it. Though she never voiced it out loud, she hoped that if she ever did a film, it would be something as grand and timeless as Devdas. Apara Mehta, best known for her role as Savita Virani in the Smriti Irani-starrer Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, appeared as Badi Aapa in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai .
Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Apara Mehta worked 17 days without sleep on Devdas and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi: ‘It was only death after that, not even hospital'
Apara Mehta was part of two crucial projects of her life in the year 2000 – the daily soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas. While both projects brought her immense fame, the experience pushed her to the brink, leaving her feeling as though there was nothing beyond it but death. In a recent interview with Friday Talkies, Apara recalled the time when she worked round the clock for 17 days managing the shoot for both Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Devdas. She said, 'In the year 2000, around Diwali, I received a call on my landline. The person on the other side said, 'I am Sanjay Leela Bhansali speaking.' My mouth fell open. I was making Aloo tikki when I picked the call. He then said, 'I am making a film called Devdas, I am offering a very tiny part to you but I feel you fit the role perfectly.' I couldn't say a thing to him. He then called me to meet him. I immediately left to see him. When I went to his house, Leela Behan opened the door and she happily told to me in Gujarati, 'I suggested your name.'' Also Read | Saif Ali Khan rushes to Karisma Kapoor's house after death of her ex-husband Sunjay Kapur, an emotional Kareena Kapoor avoids paps After many meetings, Apara Mehta was told she would have to shoot for 12 days for the mujra 'Kaahe Ched Ched Mohe' in Devds. She said, 'I thought I will adjust my shoot timings for Kyunki Saas Bhi, but that shoot got extended to 17 days. In these 17 days neither could I cancel Devdas shoot, nor could I extend my request to not shoot for Kyunki at night after 12 days.' Apara added, 'I have worked round the clock for 17 days and nights, it was after this I realised, that there is just death after this. Hospital is also not an option. I used to go for my Devdas shoot with blood shot eyes because I was sleep deprived. But this was an experience. I was so happy to see the set of Devdas. I looked heavenly.' Apara Mehta endured it all because Devdas was her dream project, something she manifested secretly. In the same interview, the veteran actress recalled, 'When I read the news that Sanjay Leela Bhansali is going to make Devdas. I secretly thought to myself that if ever I do a film it will be something like Devdas. However, I had not shared this with anyone.' Apara Mehta, who played the role of Savita Virani in the Smriti Irani family drama, featured as Badi Aapa in the Shah Rukh Khan-Aishwarya Rai-starrer.
