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News18
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Amar Upadhyay's Kids Chenab, Aryaman Drop Unseen Pics On His Birthday: ‘No 1 Inspiration'
Amar Upadhyay, who plays Mihir Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, is celebrating his 49th birthday. Here's how his children wished him! Actor Amar Upadhyay, currently reprising his iconic role as Mihir Virani in the reboot of Ektaa Kapoor's beloved show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, is celebrating his 49th birthday today. Social media has been flooded with lovely, heartfelt wishes for him on this day. To make his day extra-special, his daughter Chenab and son Aryaman shared lovely wishes on Instagram. They also dropped some unseen pictures with their father, giving fans a rare sneak-peek into Amar Upadhyay's life beyond the screen. On Amar Upadhyay 's birthday, his daughter Chenab posted a series of pictures with her father. The first one is a throwback photo which shows the actor holding his little daughter in his arms. The next picture is a recent one that shows him affectionately kissing his daughter's head. A few of the other pictures appear to be from their vacation, while one captures Chenab accompanying Amar Upadhyay as he walks the ramp. 'happy birthday Dad i love you so much," she wrote, while sharing the photos. Check it out below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chenab Upadhyay (@chenabupadhyay) Meanwhile, Amar Upadhyay's son Aryaman also posted a series of photos with his father. 'Happy Birthday Dad My No.1 inspiration, my mentor, my guide, my beer partner, my support system I love you so so so much," he wrote. He shared adorable pictures from their vacay that perfectly capture the precious father-son bond. Check them out below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aryaman Upadhyay (@aryaman.u) Meanwhile, Amar Upadhyay's wife Hetal Upadhyay also shared unseen photos with him, and wrote, 'Happy Birthday !!!!Let's make this year unforgettable love you." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hetal Amar Upadhyay (@hetal_upadhyay) Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, the Ektaa Kapoor-backed drama show, has finally made its return to the small screen after a 25-year hiatus with a new reboot version. The new season premiered on July 29th, with Smriti Irani reprising her iconic role as Tulsi Virani and Amar Upadhyay returning as Mihir Virani. In a conversation with ETimes, Amar Upadhyay opened up about his return to the show. 'It feels great to be back. I never expected the audience to be so delighted to see us on screen again, especially in today's world, or to still be waiting for us. We didn't expect such a positive reception when we first started filming because so much has changed, television has evolved, and new generations have entered the picture. But we are very pleased with the love we are receiving. We never imagined the show would return," he said. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Remember 'Mihir Virani' from Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi? Gave a blockbuster with Salman Khan, one incident ruined his career, died due to...
Remember 'Mihir Virani' from Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi? Gave a blockbuster with Salman Khan, one incident ruined his career, then..., died due to... Born on 26 August 1973, Inder Kumar started his Bollywood career in 1996 with the film Masoom . He was one of the most prominent actors in early 90s. Films like Masoom, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi and Tirchi Topiwale cemented his position as one of the most talented stars. In his career that spanned for nearly two decades, Inder worked in over 20 films. He also had a close association with Salman Khan due to their collaborations in films like Wanted (2009), Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge, Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (2000). Apart from films, the actor also ventured into television and played the brief role of Mihir Virani in Ekta Kapoor's popular TV show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.
Hindustan Times
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi BTS: Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan's reunion gets a louder cheer than Mihir-Tulsi
After 25 long years, one of television's most iconic and beloved soap operas is returning to our screens with the same star cast that won us over originally. Yes, Ekta Kapoor's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is all set to release on July 29 with fresh stories, but the same sanskaar. Well, Smriti Irani's first look as Tulsi Virani, and a tour of her sasural Shanti Niketan, have already hit fans with a wave of nostalgia. So you can only imagine how much the excitement increased amongst fans when makers dropped a behind the scenes video starring almost the entire team, including lead star Amar Upadhyay as Mihir Virani. But more than Mihir and Tulsi, fans are excited to see THESE actors together again. Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Smriti Irani and Mihir Virani won millions of hearts as Tulsi and Mihir when Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi premiered in 2000. But the other cast members also managed to make a permanent place in the audience's hearts. Two such actors were Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan, who played Karan Virani and Nandini Virani on the show and went on to tie the knot in real life in 2004. Seeing them together in this viral behind the scenes video from the upcoming show has the internet screaming with delight. In the comment section below, one such fan shared, 'Karan and Nandini still look as fresh and timeless as they did 20 years ago. Haven't changed a bit! 😍,' whereas another wrote, 'Eagerly waiting to see hiten gauri as my favorite karan nandini again 😍👏.' Another comment read, 'Super excited for Hiten-Gauri's comeback as Karan-Nandini ❤️❤️❤️❤️,' whereas a netizen stated, 'wow my favorite jodi Hiten Gauri look so gorgeous Masha Allah 😍❤️ so excited to watch my favorite jodi Hiten Gauri as Karan Nandini ❤️.' Another character fans are happy to welcome back is Ketki Dave as Daksha Virani. Remember her iconic dialogue 'Ara ra'? Rejoicing her return, a fan shared, 'That aara just so nostalgic,' whereas another wrote, ''AA RA RA' that one sound defined my childhood evenings… I barely understood the plot as a kid, but every time she said 'arara ra'it was the highlight of the show for me 👏i hope the show delivers value, and leaves a positive impact 🙌 i must everything looks very promising so far 🔥 @ektarkapoor @balajitelefilmslimited.' Who are you most excited to see again when Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi returns to television?
India Today
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Smriti Irani, Amar Upadhyay's Kyunki Saas Bhi...2 premiere postponed. Here's why
Ektaa Kapoor's 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' is set to return with a second season, bringing back two of its iconic characters, Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay.. Several original cast members are reprising their roles nearly 17 years after the first season ended. Amar, who returns as Mihir Virani, recently shared how the show's premiere has been looks like fans of the iconic show will have to wait for some time to witness their favourite stars returning in the second season. According to a source quoted by Hindustan Times, the highly anticipated premiere, originally scheduled for July 3, 2025, has been delayed due to ongoing changes to the Upadhayay confirmed the development to the entertainment portal and explained the reason. 'Yes, it's true. The set had to be reworked. Apparently, the colour combination on the screen wasn't translating the way it should. Ektaa knows exactly what she wants, she's a perfectionist. And this is Kyunki It's not just another show. It's a legacy and she wants to do everything what's best for the show,' he said. Although the show's premiere has been pushed beyond July 3, 2025, which marks the 25th anniversary of the original 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', filming is set to begin on that very actor shared, 'The mahurat shoot will happen on the 25th anniversary of the original launch. Honestly, it feels symbolic. Starting again on the same date is like coming full circle. The nostalgia is real, but this time we're returning with fresh energy, modern storytelling, and a meticulously designed set.'Regarded as one of the most successful shows on Indian television, the show revolved around the ideal daughter-in-law Tulsi Virani (played by Smriti Irani), her relationship with her husband Mihir Virani (played by Amar Upadhyay) and their kids. The show aired from 2000 to 2008 on television and remained number 1 on the ratings charts for seven years.- Ends
India.com
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
5 Famous TV Actors Who Own Successful Business Ventures Worth Crores: Once A Daily Soap Actress, Now Owns Beauty Brand Worth Rs 1300 Cr
4 / 6 One of the highest paid television actor in India, he has earned numerous accolades for his over 3 decades of work in the showbiz industry. He made his debut in movies with Jaan Tere Naam (1992) which was a commercial success. He has featured in several successful films and TV shows including Bomb Blast, Udaan, That Girl in Yellow Boots, Student of the Year, Midnight's Children, Shootout at Wadala and, Ugly and Kaabil to name a few. He played the iconic Mr Rishabh Bajaj in Balaji Telefilms' Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Mihir Virani, replacing Amar Upadhyay and Inder Kumar. He also owns Ace Security and Protection agency (AceSquad Security Services LLP). It currently caters to Bollywood actors such as Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan and recently Saif Ali khan, also to Indian Premier League ex-Chairman and ex-Commissioner Lalit Modi and his son Ruchir Modi. As per he has a net worth of about Rs 99 crore.
