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News18
8 hours ago
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- News18
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: Prateik Chaudhary REJECTS Show For THIS Reason
Last Updated: Prateik Chaudhary shared the reasons behind stepping away from the project, despite the buzz surrounding the iconic show's return. Actor Prateik Chaudhary has opened up about his decision to turn down the much-talked-about reboot 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2." In a candid conversation with IANS, he shared the reasons behind stepping away from the project, despite the buzz surrounding the iconic show's return. When asked about his excitement for the return of the show with Smriti Irani's much-anticipated comeback, Prateik stated, 'I am very excited as Smriti Mam is making a comeback. I just hope the audience loves the show as they loved it before." The actor also revealed that he was also approached for a role in the new season. However, he turned down the offer as the part didn't feel substantial enough, and there were also scheduling conflicts at the time. As a result, Prateik chose to pass on the opportunity. 'Yes, I was also offered a part but that was not substantial enough and the date was also not matching, So I said no," he said. The much-awaited 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2" is all set to premiere on July 29 on Star Plus. Leading the return are Smriti Irani, reprising her iconic role as Tulsi Virani, and Amar Upadhyay, once again stepping into the shoes of Mihir Virani. The new season also stars Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Shakti Anand, Kamalika Guha Thakurta, Shagun Sharma, Rohit Suchanti, Aman Gandhi, Ankit Bhatia, and Tanisha Mehta. Earlier, on July 10, Ekta Kapoor had penned a lengthy note on Instagram where she revealed why she initially said no to the idea of relaunching her iconic TV show. An excerpt from her post read, 'Why Kyunki, Why Now? When the 25th year of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' was approaching and the idea of relaunching it surfaced, my first reaction was a firm no! Why would I want to shake up nostalgia? You can never compete with nostalgia. It always remains supreme. How I remember my childhood and how it really was, will always be different." 'Also, the television space has changed. Once dependent on 9 cities, audiences now consume content in fragments, scattered across platforms. Would this shake the legacy of Kyunki, the iconic TRP no one ever achieved before and after? But was that truly the legacy of the show? Was it just a show with high numbers? Research carried out by an international body once concludes that the show gave a voice to women in Indian homes. Between 2000 and 2005, for the first time, women began participating in family discussions, a shift deeply influenced by Indian television, especially, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kahaani Ghar Ghar ki." 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
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Prateik Chaudhary Explains Why He Turned Down Role In Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
Mumbai: Actor Prateik Chaudhary has opened up about his decision to turn down the much-talked-about reboot 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2.' In a candid conversation with IANS, he shared the reasons behind stepping away from the project, despite the buzz surrounding the iconic show's return. When asked about his excitement for the return of the show with Smriti Irani's much-anticipated comeback, Prateik stated, 'I am very excited as Smriti Mam is making a comeback. I just hope the audience loves the show as they loved it before.' The actor also revealed that he was also approached for a role in the new season. However, he turned down the offer as the part didn't feel substantial enough, and there were also scheduling conflicts at the time. As a result, Prateik chose to pass on the opportunity. 'Yes, I was also offered a part but that was not substantial enough and the date was also not matching, So I said no.' The much-awaited 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2' is all set to premiere on July 29 on Star Plus. Leading the return are Smriti Irani, reprising her iconic role as Tulsi Virani, and Amar Upadhyay, once again stepping into the shoes of Mihir Virani. The new season also stars Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Shakti Anand, Kamalika Guha Thakurta, Shagun Sharma, Rohit Suchanti, Aman Gandhi, Ankit Bhatia, and Tanisha Mehta. Earlier, on July 10, Ekta Kapoor had penned a lengthy note on Instagram where she revealed why she initially said no to the idea of relaunching her iconic TV show. An excerpt from her post read, 'Why Kyunki, Why Now? When the 25th year of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' was approaching and the idea of relaunching it surfaced, my first reaction was a firm no! Why would I want to shake up nostalgia? You can never compete with nostalgia. It always remains supreme. How I remember my childhood and how it really was, will always be different.' 'Also, the television space has changed. Once dependent on 9 cities, audiences now consume content in fragments, scattered across platforms. Would this shake the legacy of Kyunki, the iconic TRP no one ever achieved before and after? But was that truly the legacy of the show? Was it just a show with high numbers? Research carried out by an international body once concludes that the show gave a voice to women in Indian homes. Between 2000 and 2005, for the first time, women began participating in family discussions, a shift deeply influenced by Indian television, especially, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kahaani Ghar Ghar ki.'
Pink Villa
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi INSIDE Video: Amar Upadhyay returns as Mihir Virani, comments on reuniting with Smriti Irani
The makers of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi are leaving no stones unturned to bring the new season back. As the team embarks on this new journey, the channel has been sharing several behind-the-scenes glimpses from the sets of the show. The cast and crew prepare to shoot for the new season. Now, the makers have released a new promo offering a glimpse of Amar Upadhyay coming on board as Mihir Virani and reuniting with Smriti Irani. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi BTS Video Star Plus uploaded a new promo of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi on their official YouTube page. Amar Upadhyay can be seen reaching the sets of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. A video from behind the scenes has been added to this promo. The actor, who is set to play Mihir Virani says, "I don't believe it yeh actually hora hai. Kabhi socha nahi Season 2 bhi plan hoga, shoot hoga. (I don't believe that this is actually happening. Never thought that Season 2 would be planned and shot)." Watch Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi INSIDE Video here- The Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi actor continued, "It's unbelievable. Ek saath sabko laana, aur itna bada iconic show hai usko firse laana ek badi baat hoti hai (To bring everyone together on this show, iconic show is unbelievable)." Amar elaborated how the makers called him to block his dates as they were reviving the show. He shared his disbelief at the fact that the new season is being launched. Amar mentioned that he had inquired if Smriti Irani is doing the show, and he learned about the actress returning as Tulsi. Upadhyay commented on reunitng with Smriti Irani for the show and said, "Zyada nahi bataunga, bohot time ke baad milunga Smriti ko. (I won't say much. I'm meeting Smriti after a long time). He added, "We were always good friends on sets. We hit it off very well. We will pick it up from where we left." Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is set to premiere from July 29 onwards at 10:30 PM on Star Plus.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
'Gandi Aurat': Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's Jaya Bhattacharya recalls getting insulted, reveals she was underpaid
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is back in the buzz as the makers are releasing its new season featuring the original star cast, Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay. The first season of Ektaa Kapoor's hit show also featured Jaya Bhattacharya. Jaya essayed the role of Payal in the show. Recently, in an interview, the actress disclosed a shocking incident that occurred with her when she was out with Smriti Irani. Jaya Bhattacharya recalls being insulted In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, Jaya Bhattacharya recalled shooting for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi during which she once had a horrifying fan interaction. She portrayed a negative role in the show, due to which she received backlash in real life as well. Jaya recalled how once there was a 7 AM shift, and Smriti Irani was pregnant, and since they were hungry, they decided to go to Lokhandwala to grab something in between breaks. The actress recalls how when they were at a shop, she and Smriti Irani were generally holding hands and deciding what to eat. During which, a lady arrives suddenly and pulled away Smriti's hand from Jaya. The lady also said, "Yeh gandi aurat hai, iske as pas mat rehna bache pe bura asar padega (She is a bad woman. Don't be with her, the child will have bad impact)." Jaya remembered not receiving acceptance or acknowledgement for her role in the show. The actress shared how her character was supposed to be a cameo role, but it got extended. Jaya even mentioned that she was the most underpaid actor in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi even though she was a part of the show for 7 years. She shared how everyone got a Rs 2,000 raise, but she had only received an increment once, and that was Rs 1,000. Jaya mentioned how all actors got a raise every year, but she received only one after asking for it. Now, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is returning with a new season. Along with Smriti and Amar, the show also stars Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan and more.
India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Smriti Irani reveals why she is making her acting comeback after years, says ‘can't envision me as anyone…'
Smriti Irani reveals why she is making her acting comeback after years, says 'people have forgotten my…' Ever since the return of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' has been announced, people cannot wait to see the modern-day Tulsi Virani and Mihir. Since the announcement, all eyes have been on the leads of the show, Smriti Irani. Smriti, who was once television's beloved bahu, transitioned to a cabinet minister, shaping national policy. Nearly after two decades later, Irani is returning to the world of showbiz in a way that has both fans and critics curious. She confirmed her presence as Tulsi Virani, a character from Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. While a lot of people now associate her with politics, her journey began in front of the camera Smriti Irani on her comeback as Tulsi Virani 'I always did. I had a break only when I became a Cabinet minister. But I am so glad that as a Cabinet minister, I became so prominent that people never envisioned me as anything but a minister. My role as a Cabinet minister became so prominent that people have forgotten my other roles,' she said, reflecting on how her political identity took center stage. Smriti Irani on managing both politics and acting Speaking about balancing both politics and her acting career, she said that she has always kept her dual lives separate. While politicians and karyakartas knew her only as a leader, many on the sets of the show were shocked to discover her grasp on politics and legislation. She also shared how a karyakarta in Bijnor said, 'Didi, my mother wanted me to get a picture with you,' when news broke about her return to television. 'Now both worlds are coming together, which never happened earlier,' she said. As she is all geared up for her comeback, Smriti said that it's a limited series in collaboration with Uday Shankar and Ekta Kapoor, incorporating a renewed lens on today's youth and socio-political relevance. Speaking of how things have changed, she said that earlier, acting had little preparation, but now, even script readings are detailed. Interestingly, the actors were curious not about the script, but about Parliament, governance, and legislation, turning the set into a political workshop more than a media one.
