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Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Anupamaa's Rupali Ganguly video calls Smriti Irani as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi returns to TV, welcomes Tulsi
Smriti Irani is all set to make her comeback to the small screen, as she reprises her iconic role of Tulsi Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. In a new promo released by the channel Star Plus ahead of tonight's premiere, it was Anupamaa's main lead, Rupali Ganguly, who video-called Tulsi to welcome her back. A new promo featuring Anupamaa's Rupali Ganguly and Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's Smriti Irani has been released. Anupamaa video-calls Tulsi Social media was ripe with speculations that the makers of Anupamaa were not pleased with the return of Ektaa Kapoor's show, as that would threaten their top position on the TRP charts. This new promo put all those speculations to rest. In the promo, Anupamaa video calls Tulsi and says, "Jai shri krishna, Tulsi ben. 3-4 dino se soch rahi thi ki aapko phone karu, woh kya hai na sabhi log andaaze pe andaaza laga rahe hai ki aap wapas aaengi ya wapas nahi aaengi, par aap toh aa gayi (I have been meaning to call you for the last 3-4 days because people have only been guessing if you will return or not, but you are back)!' Smriti responds, 'Wapas kaise naa aati… apno ke beech, apne parivaar ke beech (How could I not return? To my own family)?' Anupamaa then welcomes Tulsi to the family. Smriti says that now they will be meeting everyday to which Anupamaa agrees and says that she will come on TV at 10 pm and Tulsi will be there at 10:30. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was a landmark Indian soap opera that aired on Star Plus from 2000 to 2008. Produced by Ektaa Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms, the show focused on the Virani family and their virtuous daughter-in-law Tulsi, played by Smriti Irani. Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi will air from July 29 at 10.30 pm on Star Plus and JioHotstar.
Pink Villa
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Will Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's new season impact Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai? Samridhii Shukla responds
Samridhii Shukla has been impressing audiences with her portrayal of Abhira in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Recently, Pinkvilla exclusively spoke to her to hear her thoughts on various topics. Samridhii Shukla discussed the speculation surrounding the new season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and its impact on Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai's ratings, her views on reality shows, how she was almost rejected for Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, and more. Excerpts from the interview: Will Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's release impact Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai? Not at all. I don't think so at all. The show that has been running for almost 16 years has its own cult audience that has been watching diligently. There are so many people that I meet every now and then, who say that 'We have been watching Yeh Rishta since the time Hina was there.' They have grown up. Their kids have grown up watching the serial. I think this show has a cult audience that remains loyal to it, no matter what. Of course, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, I am sure, is going to get its own viewership, probably from the previous ones or the new ones. That we will find out. The time at which both of our shows will come has a lot of gap. We come at 9:30 and they are coming at 10:30. We are not even like consecutively coming after each other. So, I think that's not a botheration. Samridhii was almost rejected for Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai I was almost not selected for Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. The call on getting me on board was very last-minute. Because another girl was almost final. I think they were about to do the contract, but she was almost finalised. Instinctively, they thought that they wanted to go for a second round with me. I came in and I did the second round and that's it. They found what they were looking for. Luckily, I got the chance. Samridhii on Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai ranking 1st on TRP chart One aspect of it is when we get TRP numbers, of course, it makes us happy. That's a security, that's validation. We know the show will go on if the TRP is good. Another aspect of it is - We don't work for TRPs as such. I don't work so that my show will come number 1 on TRP. I work so that I do a good scene, we have a good story, we have a nice chemistry or camaraderie with the other people, and the overall product is good. I do it for that. This is something which is not in our hands. Of course, when it comes, it makes us happy. I focus more on my performance." Samridhii on challenges of playing lead role It's safe to say that I work without any breaks. With that, I mean I don't get any offs, script-wise. I shoot 30 days a month, and if I am lucky, then 12 hours a day; otherwise, we extend shifts also. It is definitely taxing because, as a human, as a performer, you need time to recharge. I used to feel I needed time to recharge, and I needed more time to relax, and I would love that. The medium is such that it doesn't allow that much time. Since the story revolves around and from the perspective of the main lead, specifically the heroine so it's difficult for them to give me a leave. I understand where they are coming from. So it gets taxing in that way since it revolves around the heroine. I usually don't get off. The hero (Rohit Purohit) also works a lot, but he does get off sometimes. Was Garvita Sadhwani's exit pre-decided? I honestly wouldn't know if it was predecided or not. That is something that I know would have kept confidential from us, even if it was pre-decided. Only Garvita (Garvita Sadhwani) can tell. But many people are a part of our show, but they are nowhere to be seen currently. I am still hoping that they will be back somehow. Apart from Charu (Saloni Sandhu's character), it's shown that she has passed away. Apart from that, I think the writers would keep it open for all the characters to re-enter, like they did for Mohit. So I think there is a great possibility of everyone returning. If Garvita is confirming that she is exiting, then probably it must have been intimated to her, which I don't have no idea about. Will Samridhii Shukla do Bigg Boss or Khatron Ke Khiladi? Honestly, right now, I don't think so. I would be up for doing Khatron Ke Khiladi, but I really think that I am scared of too many things, and I will probably chicken out. I don't know, we will see about that. But for Bigg Boss, I am somebody, I don't want to be somebody who people know everything about. I don't know if that is going to change in the coming time. Right now, this is what I feel. Maybe 5-10 years down the line, I do feel that I want to be a part of it. This is what I feel currently. Did Samridhii Shukla experience casting couch? First of all, I never wanted to become an actor because of all the stories that you hear. So, I was very apprehensive. I think my father saw how talented I am because I used to voicing, and I think he thought that I could prove my mettle here also. I think that's the reason he pushed me and said, 'I'm there. If there's anything like that, I'm there.' So that kind of gave me an assurance that, okay, I have somebody to rely on. Honestly, I have never faced anything like that. But I remember a meeting with a coordinator of a South movie. I had gone there with my mom because I was very young. I must have just turned an adult or something, quite a few years back. And he referred to something as 'This is how it works in the South industry. Comprises and all, you have to do it.' I was like that's not going to work, that's not what I am here for. It was for a Telugu movie. Of course, I was not up for it, so I dropped that. I think most of these things we hear are from the Telugu industry because that's the most commercial part of the South industry. I don't know if it happens to everybody, but I know they hinted that like that. It's a thing that happens to people, depends on their choice if they want to or not. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla!
Indian Express
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Anupamaa' Rupali Ganguly video-calls Smriti Irani, welcomes back Tulsi Virani on TV: ‘Log andaaze pe andaaza laga rahe hai'
Ever since the first look of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 was released, many on social media have been pitting the show against Anupamaa. A popular opinion on the internet suggested that Anupamaa, aka Rupali Ganguly, and the show's team must be feeling insecure now that there is someone to challenge them for their top spot on the TRP charts. What further added fuel to the idea that 'Anupamaa ki kursi khatre main hai' was when Rupali Ganguly didn't promote the show in any way. However, laying all these speculations to rest, Anupamaa has finally interacted with Tulsi Virani over a video call. A post shared by StarPlus (@starplus) Also Read: Kyunki, saas bahu and suffering never go out of style In the latest promo, Rupali video calls Tusli and says, '3-4 dino se soch rahi thi ki aapko phone karu, woh kya hai na sabhi log andaaze pe andaaza laga rahe hai ki aap wapas aaengi ya nahi, par aap toh aa gayi. (I have been meaning to call you for 3 to 4 days because people have only been guessing if you will return or not, but you are back.)' Smriti Irani responds, 'Wapas kaise naa aati apno ke beech, apne parivaar ke beech (Why wouldn't I return to my family?)' Later, Anupamaa welcomes Tulsi to the family. Smriti says, 'We shall keep meeting now,' to which Anupamaa responds, 'Yes, I will come on TV at 10 pm and you will be there at 10:30, then we shall meet every day, my entire Anupamaa family is eagerly waiting to meet the Kyunki family.' Anupamaa and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi have been pitted against each other for some time now. Recently, in an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Amar Upadhyay also commented on these comparisons and said, 'It's the same channel; had it been on another channel at the same time slot competing with one another, then it would have made sense. Anupamaa is on the same channel, so Star Plus is more than happy to have two good shows. We in Kyunki never see at competition on the same channel. How can we compete for the top slot? Both the characters are very different; they are poles apart, and people don't understand that. TV is a woman's medium, and they are the main protagonists; you can't compare them.' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 is set to premiere tonight on Star Plus at 10:30 pm. The show is returning to the small screens after 25 years. 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
Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rupali Ganguly seeks blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple, internet asks: 'Because of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi?'
Actor Rupali Ganguly recently visited Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain to seek blessings. Taking to Instagram, Rupali shared a bunch of photos and videos from her spiritual visit and also penned a note. Rupali Ganguly sought blessings at Ujjain temple. Rupali Ganguly visits Ujjain temple In the pictures, Rupali was seen praying inside the temple with folded hands. She also performed several rituals. Rupali wore a yellow saree and red blouse. She was accompanied by her husband Ashwin K Verma. Sharing the post, Rupali captioned it, "Sawan Somwaar aur mere Mahakaal (folded hands and red heart emoji). Jai Shree Mahakaal. Jai Maa Harsiddhi. Jai Shree KaalBhairav. Har Har Mahadev @ashwinkverma @ddheeraj_d_dev #jaimahakaal #ujjain #anupamaa #rupaliganguly #divine #shravansomvar." Internet wonders if Rupali's visit comes because of Kyuki Saas Reacting to the post, a fan wrote, "Completely in awe of all the pictures. So so happy you got the time for darshan that too on Saawan Somvar." A comment read, 'Your Mahakaal visits always feel so personal to me, like you're coming home.' A person said, "You look so beautiful, divine with so much positivity." An Instagram user wrote, "Beautiful. But the timing? Is it because of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi?" "Praying for Anupamaa before Kyunki Saas Bhi airs?" asked another person. About Anupamaa Anupamaa, which premiered in July 2020, is a remake of the Bengali series Sreemoyee. Rupali plays the titular role. The show became a hit and has been ruling the TRP charts. About Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi will air from July 29 at 10.30 pm on Star Plus and JioHotstar. The show, which aired in the 200s, is returning with the original cast, including Smriti Irani, who became a household name with her character Tulsi, and Amar Upadhyay as Mihir Virani. It ran for eight long years and ruled the TRP charts for most of the time. Created by Ektaa Kapoor and produced under her banner, Balaji Telefilms, the show was a major hit with viewers and played a big part in shaping Indian TV dramas. Recently, the show completed 25 years. Recently, speaking with Brut, Ektaa reacted to rumours which claimed that Anupamaa, starring Rupali, is having issues with the arrival of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. "I felt that was in such bad taste. She [Rupali] is such a big star. Anupamaa, the show, the creator Rajan… has done what nobody else could do in the last seven years. They will continue to be number 1. They should continue to be number 1," she said.
Rakyat Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
Tired Of Eating Alone? These Kepcibaras Will Keep You Company!
Subscribe to our FREE Some appreciate their alone time when it comes to having their meals because who wants to listen to someone else yapping away while trying to enjoy a nice plate of Kepci right? If only there was a companion who could just sit there looking cute and teman you eat. Well, Kentucky Fried Chicken might have just the perfect makan partners for you, because we've met them! Introducing KFC's Kepcibara, three cute capybaras who love some crunchy, spicy, and delicious KFC fried chicken as much as anyone. Meet Chicket, Buck Buck, and Zingi The Kepcibara trio visited TRP this week and brought some goodies. From left to right: Chicket, Zingi, Buck Buck. Standing at an adorable 3.5 inches tall, the Kepcibara trio each have their own vibes and their story goes like this: Chicket is the leader of the crew a.k.a. the Crunch Protector who carries a bucket of KFC chicken on his back. He is obsessed with chicken and guards every drumstick like it's treasure (because it is treasure depending on who you're asking). Next is Buck Buck, the cheeky sidekick who loves sleeping in a KFC bucket, bubbles blowing out of his nose. He's quiet, chilled, and low key the most chillaxed of the bunch. Then there's Zingi, the bold one. She rocks a KFC Zinger Burger bag and is always hungry for flavour, loves spicy burgers and even spicier gossip. Just a heads up, she's the rare one so if you find her, consider yourself really lucky! Zingi is the rare one because she can also hold your coins and other small items. How do you get them? Launched in West Malaysia on 23 July, and coming to East Malaysia on 15 August, the Bucket Berbaloi is a limited-time value meal that unlocks the Kepcibara Blind Box. With every Bucket Berbaloi purchase, customers can unlock the chance to buy one Kepcibara Blind Box at just RM15.99. The Bucket Berbaloi comes in two combos: 6 piece Combo from RM41.99 – 6 pieces of Original Recipe or Hot & Spicy Chicken, 1 large Cheezy Wedges, 1 Whipped Potato (14oz), and 2 medium carbonated soft drinks. 10 piece Combo from RM67.99 – 10 pieces of Original Recipe or Hot & Spicy Chicken, 1 large Cheezy Wedges, 1 Whipped Potato (14oz), and a 1.5L carbonated soft drink. Bucket Berbaloi is available for purchase at all KFC outlets including delivery partners. Kepcibara Blind Box ix exclusively available for purchase at all KFC in store purchases or via the KFC App or from 25 July onwards. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
