Star Plus’s favorite show, ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,’ is all set to return with a reboot, with the iconic actor turned politician Smriti Irani, who returns as Tusli Virani. Much ahead of the TV soap’s grand premiere, the production house dropped the promo casually, thus evoking nostalgia for over 15 years! The promo showcases a family recalling and praising the legacy that the soap has left on others. They collectively express their uncontained excitement and anticipation over the return of Smriti’s iconic character, Tulsi. However, you should know that’s not just nostalgia driving the buzz. Reports have even suggested that Irani’s pay has hiked from just INR 1800 per episode in the 2000s to a whopping INR 14 lakh per episode today.
First Look in the Promo Video
The promo video released on social media shows a family dining at a restaurant while the series’ title song plays on TV. The discussion ensues on whether Smriti will return for the reboot, with some even debating whether this would be the best move, given that she has turned to politics now.
As the debate is ongoing, Smriti Irani appears as Tulsi, watering a tulsi plant while looking into the camera and smiling, ‘Zarur aaungi kyunki humara 25 saalon ka rishta jo hai.” This alone is enough to send fans reeling in excitement and joy over their favorite soap opera character’s iconic return to television. Smriti goes on to say, ‘Waqt aagaya hai aapse fir milne ka.’
With these two lines, she signed off from the video with her signature style—a humble smile with folded hands. She appeared to be adorned in a beautiful gold and purple saree and dressed up with her signature hair-bun hairstyle.
Where to watch the reboot?
The serial is all set to air this month itself—from 29th July at 10:30 pm on Star Plus and JioHotstar. The tagline of the post ended with a telling caption, ‘Kyaa aap abhi bhi vishwaas nahi kar paa rahe hai? 25 saal ke baad, Tulsi Virani laut rahi hai ek nayi kahaani ke saath.’
What does Smriti Irani have to say about this?
Smriti Irani, who is now a politician, has mentioned that returning to her beloved show “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi” isn’t just a step back to her iconic role but a rebooted return to the story that managed to redefine Indian television as we know it today and even has managed to reshape her life.
She went on to mention that the series offered her more than just commercial success and fame—it gave her something more meaningful—a connection with millions of homes. She reminisced about the nostalgia, thus mentioning that she returns, but not just as an actress, but as someone who believes in the power of storytelling to make change, preserve a culture, and build empathy.
Conclusion
All we can say is that we’re just as excited about Tulsi’s viral return to Indian television—and this time, we’re prepared, kyunki, hume nayi kahaani manzur hai!
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