Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 out on OTT: Here's where you can stream Smriti Irani's much-awaited comeback as Tulsi Virani

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 began airing on July 29, 2025, on Star Plus and JioHotstar, bringing back original cast members while introducing a new generation and promising a 150-episode run.

Smriti Irani in a still from Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 promo

One of the most watched daily soap operas in India has returned for a second season. On July 29, 2025, at 10:30 p.m. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 debuted on Star Plus, the same channel that aired the original series in 2000, and JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) began streaming it at the same time.

Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay return in lead roles

Smriti Irani reprises her role as Tulsi and Amar Upadhyay reprises his role as Mihir in the revival of the family drama, produced by Ekta Kapoor. Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Sandeep Baswana, Shilpa Agnihotri, and Rakshanda Khan are among the other returning actors from Season 1. As Krishna Tulsi and Lakshya, respectively, Mouni Roy and Pulkit Samrat will make brief cameos.

Airing about 1,850 episodes over the course of its eight-year run (2000–2008), the original series became a cultural phenomenon. In a recent interview, Kapoor disclosed that the show had a premature ending since it fell about 150 episodes short of reaching 2000 episodes. She plans to finish what he started with the next season. Upadhyay has stated that Season 2 will be considered a limited series and will have precisely 150 episodes. We should see the show's conclusion in around a year.

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New generation of Viranis and key additions to the cast

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 features the return of beloved characters while also introducing a new Virani generation. Aman Gandhi, Shagun Sharma, and Rohit Suchanti will portray Tulsi and Mihir's grown-up children. The reboot will also feature three brand-new characters played by Tanisha Mehta, Ankit Bhatia, and Prachi Singh. According to reports, these individuals are not blood relatives of the Viranis, but they will play a pivotal role in the storyline of the show. Barkha Bisht now plays Mandira, a major antagonist from the first season.

Season 2 aims to please both long-time viewers and those who have never seen the show before by combining nostalgic elements with a more modern presentation. Every weekday at 10:30 p.m. episodes will be broadcast on Star Plus, and viewers can also watch them online on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium).

FAQs

Q: Where can I watch Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2?

A: You can watch Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 on Star Plus at 10:30 p.m. and stream it on JioHotstar.

Q: Is Smriti Irani returning as Tulsi in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2?

A: Yes, Smriti Irani is reprising her iconic role as Tulsi in the reboot.

Q: How many episodes are there in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2?

A: Season 2 will have a total of 150 episodes.

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