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Indian Express
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 First Impression: Smriti Irani-Amar Upadhyay's show has the same sanskaars after 25 years, when will Tulsi evolve?
Maintaining greatness is not easy – that's the first thought that crossed my mind after watching the second episode of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. In June, when the very first rumors of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi returning after 25 years surfaced, an initial excitement took over the millennial in me. I was amazed to see a show that held a special place in our childhood, return once again, but I also wondered how they would present it this time? Given that the audiences have drastically changed, and TV has lost the charm it once had, how would they bring back a show that served drama in abundance to its audience for eight years? On July 3, the first glimpses of the new season dropped, only to pique the excitement. Nostalgia was at its peak on 29th July, 10:30 pm, when the show aired on Star Plus, after all, it had the good old font and the oh-so-loved title track. No doubt the first episode was dripping with so many amazing memories, it left the audience with a broad smile, social media was buzzing with praises for the show. Being high on emotions, serving the gripping chemistry between Mihir and Tulsi Virani, it felt like TV might gain its lost audience at least till this show runs. Unfortunately, the second episode failed to carry that momentum. Also Read: Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 introduces its heroes and villain; fans say Smriti Irani-Amar Upadhyay show 'has not aged' A post shared by kyunki saas bhi kabhi bahu thi 🦋 (@ The great hype around the show vanished even faster. The latest episode delivers half-baked messages around the generation gap, body positivity, etc. To add to that, the dramatic zoom and thunder strikes, every time Gayatri stared at the characters, became a tad bit too much. Well, with its second episode, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 felt like a refurbished gift that was shabbily wrapped in new paper. Given the love the show received 25 years back, welcoming the Viranis again was very easy. What I liked was how every character knew their arc; they didn't lose that essence even after so many years. It was the new entries – Rohit Suchanti, Aman Gandhi, and Shagun Sharma's positions in the Virani family that led to confusion. However, seeing Karan and Nandini (Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan), Shobha (Ritu Seth), Hemant (Shakti Anand), Gayatri (Kamalika Guha Thakurta), and Daksha (Ketki Dave) reprise their roles so well, indeed worked. Another brownie point for the show was that it cashed in on the nostalgia, keeping the font and the title song unchanged. Mihir-Tulsi's chemistry hasn't changed, and that is probably the sweetest thing about the show. Mihir appeared as a masterclass at being a green flag, or at least we thought so until the glimpses of the upcoming episode were shown. In the first episode, when Mihir went down on his knee to wish Tulsi on their anniversary, everyone's heart skipped a beat. In episode two, when he stood by her side despite many remarks about Tulsi being 'unfit' or 'shabbily dressed', the way he looked at her made them seem like the IT couple. But all of it only stayed till the promo from the new episode flashed, where Mihir finally questions Tulsi – 'what do you do at home the whole day?' and also reminds her of how she has faultered in bringing up their daughter Pari (Shagun Sharma), whose secret affair is finally exposed. Sadly, it feels like while Ekta Kapoor has brought the show back, the way forward is still not clear. Just bringing back the original cast is not enough; giving them a new color is equally important. Sadly, other than Mihir, Tulsi, and Angad, enough attention is not paid to the others. Karan and Nandini simply exist to be cute, and Shobha is also given a few lines, of course, glorifying her 'oh-so-fit rockstar dad'. Ketki Dave, who is a legend of Gujarati theater, has been brutally underutilized – she is an older woman battling midlife crisis, struggling to say English words, and trying miserably hard to be social media savvy. All she wants to do is click a selfie with everyone she meets. Don't Miss: Amar Upadhyay reveals Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 will run for 10 months to a year: 'Mihir has changed a bit, but his relation with Tulsi is the same' Another big question is, where is Tulsi's individuality? Where is the Tulsi who fought all evils 25 years ago? Where is the Tulsi who shot her son, Angad? The Tulsi we meet after 25 years seems to have accepted her fate. She runs a lavish household, but she has forgotten to value herself. Does keeping the traditions alive mean ignoring what you were once celebrated for? In the first two episodes, we see an over-emotional Tulsi who finds happiness in the smallest of things, but she also battles an inferiority complex. She is openly body-shamed by her family members, and she is looked down upon as an unfit match for Mihir, and she doesn't mind being called 'moti' by her daughter. She is also shown helpless and docile, so dedicated to being a homemaker that she doesn't have time for herself; this isn't something Tulsi was last known to be. A post shared by kyunki saas bhi kabhi bahu thi (@kyunkisaasbhikabhibahuthis2) Kamalika Guha Thakurta (Gayatri) being shown as a vamp is something that didn't sit well with me. Because the vamp seems to be forgetting what she hates Mihir and Tulsi for. She doesn't wish well for them, but she has to try very hard at being sly. Also, what's with jumping zoom-in shots and a thunder striking every time Gayatri thinks something bad for Tulsi and her kids? When Savita Virani's (Apara Mehta) spirit conversed with Tulsi in the first episode, we could still give it to the makers' creative vision, but the melodramatic effects were not needed. A post shared by kyunki saas bhi kabhi bahu thi (@kyunkisaasbhikabhibahuthis2) What has scope for improvement in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2… While it's too early to conclude how the show will unfold, the new entries' character arcs are yet to be fully explored. I hope that is done well. So far, Rohit and Shagun have still been given some limelight, but I hope Aman has more to him than just a sweet smile. Also, the suspense around how Mihir and Tulsi got three Gen-Z kids after 25 years needs to be explained soon, to kill the confusion and curiosity around who they are. Expectations with the show have been very high, and I sincerely hope Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 becomes what it was back in 2000. Nawaz Kochra is an enthusiastic entertainment journalistic for the last 9 years, he has been a known face and successfully worked with some big publications. At Nawaz majorly covers TV and OTT and also does video interviews. Having the best conversations with celebrities is what Nawaz loves. ... Read More
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 introduces its heroes and villain; fans say Smriti Irani-Amar Upadhyay show ‘has not aged'
Ekta Kapoor's iconic show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi returned with its second season after 25 years on Tuesday. As the first episode aired on Star Plus, it left many nostalgic about how great the show has been. Many on the internet also loved the good old Mihir-Tulsi chemistry, and also Apara Mehta's cameo in the first episode. While the fans shared how the show's title track made them nostalgic, many shared their love for the first episode of the new season. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 began with Tulsi chanting Gayatri mantra, followed by the show's iconic title track, which gave a glimpse into how Kyunki's world will be the same, yet different, this time. With many monologues from Smriti and flashback sequences, the first episode majorly focused on establishing the characters. However, the relations between the characters are yet to be explained. Episode 1 begins with Tulsi and Mihir celebrating their 38th wedding anniversary. While the preparations for a grand party are going on, Tulsi, as usual, is busy running the household and cooking for her beloved children. Karan and Nandini (Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan) were also seen in the first episode, while they seemed to have settled abroad, the family has come together for the celebration. Further in the episode we see, Mihir and Tulsi share a heartwarming scene when Mihir goes on his knee and gifts Tulsi a car on their anniversary. Also Read: Hiten Tejwani says Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 co-star Smriti Irani is 'still the same' even after 25 years: 'Despite everything she's achieved…' A post shared by kyunki saas bhi kabhi bahu thi (@kyunkisaasbhikabhibahuthis2) The first episode also established some tension in the Virani household, laying undercurrents for an upcoming 'toofan'. Kamalika Guha Thakurta is seen in a negative avatar this time. She holds a grudge against Mihir and Tulsi for taking over the business and the household. On the show, Gayatri (Kamalika's character) is seen discussing with her son Hemant (Shakti Anand) how Mihir has sidelined him and sent him to Delhi, where he practices law, while Tulsi is taking charge of running the house. She later says how Tulsi is in for a betrayal by her kids, hinting at the new generation, where Shagun is seen having a secret affair, while Rohit Suchanti's character is shown as a careless man-child. Pari and Angad are also seen discussing some financial differences in the family. The episode ended with a storm hitting Shanti Niketan, and Tulsi praying to the Tulsi plant to protect them from all evil eyes. Reacting to the show's title track, one user wrote on X, 'I was crying like a many memories with this title track… Also, Iconic saas bahu duo Savita and Tulsi…Family values and the background music (heart emoji).' Another fan wrote, 'Feeling nostalgic watching the show again.' A third user thanked Ekta Kapoor and Balaji for bringing the show back and wrote, 'Mummy papa and sab ke ke face pe woh khushi dekhkar samajh gaya – nostalgia isn't just a word, it's a feeling. Thank you, Balaji, Smriti Irani, and Ekta Kapoor. (See the happiness on my parents' face, I understood that nostalgia isn't just a word, it's a feeling.)' I was crying like a many memories with this title track..😭😭🫂♥️ Also Iconic saas bahu duo savita nd tulsi..♥️ Family values nd bgm 🥰 #kyunkisaasbhikabhibahuthi2 Original original hota hai boss…♥️💥 — Maggie_Shaggie❤️😋 (@Happysoul124_) July 29, 2025 One of the fans called Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi a legendary show and wrote, 'Who would've thought? After 25 YEARS, we're watching Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi all over again! Some things don't age… they become LEGENDS.' Many fans even lauded Mihir and Tulsi's on-screen chemistry. One of the users wrote on Instagram, 'This was a wonderful moment.' Another fan commented, 'Just completed the 1st episode and it's pure nostalgia…uff…I was 3 years old when it aired on TV back in 2000, now I am 28 and a fully grown man, and I am so happy to watch it again.' A third user wrote, 'Smritiji, yours and Amar Upadhyay's scene was the highlight.' A post shared by StarPlus (@starplus) A section of the audience, however, also called the show overdramatic, especially the scene where Savita's (Apara Mehta's) spirit appears to talk to Tulsi. Others have even pointed out how Tulsi looks older to Mihir and how the two just don't seem to fit in together. Recently, in an interview with SCREEN, Amar Upadhyay spoke about the excitement around the show and said, 'The Gen-Z is also excited and wants to see the show first-hand. They want to know what the fuss was all about, why their parents or grandparents were so crazy about this show. The font and the name are so nostalgic, then the music plays, and it takes you back.' He even spoke about Mihir and Tulsi's equation in the latest season and said, 'We lived as Mihir-Tulsi then, and we look superb together. Smriti is just as she was with the kids, and Mihir is unchanged too. All of that will bring back the same old feeling, now with a fresh twist. Smriti and my relationship is just the way it was.' He also shared that the show is going to revolve around the differences between two generations. While Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi holds the same traditional values, the story has been modernised. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 will be a finite show, Amar Upadhyay told SCREEN that the show might run for 10 months to one year at the most. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi also stars Ketki Dave, Kamalika Guha Thakurta, Shakti Anand, Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, and Ritu Seth from the older cast. Rohit Suchanti, Aman Gandhi, and Shagun Sharma have joined the show as the new generation.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Time of India
ATM fraud: Pressing ‘Enter' leads 62-yr-old woman to lose over 2L from bank a/c
Bhopal: Habibganj Police on Thursday registered a case on charges of fraud against an unidentified scammer who cloned an elderly woman's ATM card and siphoned off a total of Rs 2.47 lakh from her bank account. The accused not only withdrew Rs 2.3 lakh in cash but also made purchases worth Rs 16,834 using the cloned card. According to the police, the complainant, Gayatri Songar, 62, wife of Laxman Singh Songar, a resident of E-7, Arera Colony, is a homemaker and holds an account in a private bank. On the night of Feb 10, she visited an ATM of a nationalised bank at 12 No. Stop to withdraw Rs 15,000 using her debit card around 9 pm. However, during the transaction, her card got stuck inside the machine. After repeated unsuccessful attempts to retrieve the card, she called an alleged helpline number written on a paper pasted on the wall beside the machine. The person who answered the call instructed her to press and hold a black button inside the ATM and then hit the "Enter" key. About 30 minutes later, the card was ejected, and Gayatri returned home. The very next night, on Feb 11, she received a text message informing her of a Rs 20,000 transaction. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Between 11:30 pm on Feb 11 and 9:00 am on Feb 13, a total of 12 unauthorised transactions were made from her account. Upon checking with her bank, she discovered that Rs 2.3 lakh was withdrawn in cash, while the remaining amount was spent on online or in-store purchases in the Bhanpur area in Bhopal. Realising that she was defrauded, Gayatri lodged a complaint with Habibganj Police, who have now registered a case under sections related to fraud and launched a search for the unknown accused. Police believe the scammer cloned her card during the interaction at the ATM booth, possibly through a phishing call or use of fake helpline details, a common method in such ATM frauds. Investigations are ongoing.
India.com
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who has worked in only one film, now lives in Rs 400 crore home, film was.., her name is...
In 2004, a film of Shah Rukh Khan left the audience stunned. With a different storyline and moving performances, the movie Swades is still loved by audiences. Though the movie did not work on the big screens at that time, it received heavy appreciation for SRK and the co-actress. Do you remember the woman who played the role of Gita in the film? Yes, we are talking about Gayatri Joshi, who said goodbye to the film industry just after her debut and left fans wondering why. Gayatri Joshi Now Lives a Life Like After her performance in Swades, Gayatri decided to leave Bollywood, and she never returned as an actress. Just a year after Swades, on August 27, 2005, Gayatri tied the knot with the CEO of Oberoi Realty, Vikas Oberoi. After her wedding, Gayatri focused more on her family. Born in 1969, Vikas is the son of Ranbir Oberoi, the founder of Oberoi Realty Ltd. Growing up, Vikas closely observed his father manage the real estate business, inspiring him to follow in his footsteps. After completing his education, he joined his father in the family enterprise. Luxurious Home of Gayatri Joshi Many billionaires, businessmen, senior officers, and celebrities have invested in Oberoi Realty's premium 360 West project in Worli, Mumbai. This project has many luxurious 4BHK and 5BHK apartments, in which Shahid Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, and Akshay Kumar have invested. In the same place, Gayatri also lives with her husband Vikas. Recently, YouTuber and real estate enthusiast Enes Yilmazer gave a special glimpse of both the towers of the high-end complex, the same place where the Swades actress lives. The place has all the luxurious amenities, starting from a bowling alley, rock-climbing wall, squash, basketball and cricket courts, a top-notch gym, multiple swimming pools, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Enes Yılmazer (@enesyilmazer) Every apartment is spread over 16,000 square feet. While Tower A has 27 residential floors and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel at its base, Tower B is completely residential and has 66 floors. The Floor Costs a Whopping Between Rs 45 to 57 Crore As per the details by the YouTuber, the listing price is $50 million (approximately Rs 428.96 crore). On the other hand, details shared by Square Yards reveal that a 4 BHK apartment (5,235 sq ft) is priced at around Rs 45 crore, while a 5 BHK apartment (6,651 sq ft) in Tower B is priced at Rs 57.17 crore.
News18
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
A Peek Into Gayatri Joshi, Husband Vikas Oberoi's Rs 400 Crore Luxury Home
A real estate YouTuber shared a video on his channel, offering a peek into the actress' 45th-floor apartment at Worli. Former actress Gayatri Joshi Oberoi, who has long stayed away from the limelight, is back in the headlines, this time for her stunning Mumbai residence. A recent video by popular real estate YouTuber Enes Yilmazer offers an exclusive tour of her opulent 45th-floor apartment in Worli. Sprawling across over 16,000 square feet, the ultra-luxurious home features five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and sweeping views of the Mumbai skyline. Worth nearly Rs 400 crore, the sky-high mansion is one of the most luxurious houses owned by a celebrity in the country. As the YouTuber continues to offer a walkthrough, we are taken to a lavish world where there is a private elevator lobby, expansive living spaces and thoughtfully designed interiors which are all about attention to detail. 'We enjoy the 'work' too much to even call it that," Gayatri said in the video as she talked about her and her husband's contribution to designing the house. FYI, Gayatri is married to Vikas Oberoi, the billionaire CEO of a realty firm. Further in the video, Gayatri goes on to talk about her home's aesthetic, which she says is a seamless 'blend of Indian craftsmanship and global elegance." From rich textures to layered tones, every corner of the space has been beautifully crafted. The former actress added, 'It should feel like home the moment you step in." She also described the flow of the house, stating that it has been designed keeping in mind comfortable living. A few clips from the tour surfaced on Reddit, garnering reactions from users who were stunned by the fascinating details in the Oberois' home. Some of them, however, added a flurry of comments with light-hearted humour. One of them, seemingly amazed by the businessman's net worth and lavish house, wrote, 'The most striking feature here I thin,k is the kitchen. I have never seen such a clean and practical kitchen ever. The rest is also timeless. Another comment read, 'I am literally dumbstruck by the grand execution of this home!" Gayatri and Vikas Oberoi grabbed attention a couple of years back when they met with a car accident in Italy in an unfortunate incident. FYI, Gayatri is known for her role in Shah Rukh Khan starrer Swades. First Published:
