Smriti Irani shares joy for Kyunki 2’s success on OTT, reveals if she was ‘nervous’ for Tulsi’s comeback

Kyunki Says Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: Smriti Irani, who plays Tulsi Virani in the reboot, shared her excitement over the love people poured on the reboot and the concerns with her comeback

Smriti Irani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi still

Smriti Irani proved her mettle in acting once again with the iconic return of Tulsi Virani in Ekta Kapoor’s reboot series of the beloved family drama, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Several pivotal characters like Mihir Virani, Gayatri, Hemant, and Karan-Nandini also returned on screen to offer a ride of nostalgia with a new generation twist to the fans. Kyunki 2 or Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, opened up with a decent TRP, showcasing its true value even after years. Recently, Smriti Irani, who plays the lead role of Tulsi Virani in the second season, shared her excitement over the love people poured on the series as it premiered on OTT via JioHotstar (accessible with OTTplay Premium as well). She also revealed how people were skeptical or unsure about her return.

Smriti Irani on Kyunki 2’s OTT reception

Smriti Irani became an iconic face of the Indian television industry with her performance in Ekta Kapoor’s Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Even after moving to politics, Smriti Irani’s image as a TV star never faded. In 2025, producer Ekta Kapoor brought back the magical cast of Kyunki with a reboot series titled Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. During a conversation with DNA, Smriti Irani shared that she is overwhelmed with the reception of the show, as it could connect with today’s viewers or youth.

"I'm very grateful that we could relate to a contemporary audience with a family drama highlighting the issues of ageism, body shaming, and drifts in decades-old marriages due to complex family situations," she told the portal.

For the unversed, Kyunki 2 revolves around Tulsi and Mihir as they navigate their marriage and family relationships while parenting the next generation kids, Angad, Pari, and Ritik.

Also Read: Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Episode 68 highlights: Mihir returns home to Tulsi but there’s a catch

Smriti Irani also expressed joy that Kyunki 2 has made a mark on OTT with its positive reception and growing TRP. "The fact that JioHotstar has seen such tremendous numbers in the urban audience is a matter of joy for me," the politician-turned-actor added.

Tulsi’s comeback

When asked how she felt about her comeback after nearly two decades and whether she was nervous about the reactions of the fans, Smriti Irani revealed that she was not nervous, but the people around her were uncertain about her return. “"Mujhe ghabrahat nahi thi, par dusre logon ko mujhse ghabrahat zaroor thi,” Smriti told DNA.

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 episodes

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 is currently premiering on JioHotstar (via OTTplay Premium). The latest episode, 72, featured Tulsi’s dilemma as she struggles to prevent Pari from getting married to a fraudster (Ranvijay). Despite Pari’s manipulative schemes against Tulsi, the latter keeps trying to help her family stay united. Apart from Smriti Irani, Kyunki 2.0 version also has Amar Upadhyay, Hiten Tejwani, and Gauri Pradhan as part of the ensemble.

FAQs:

Q. Where to watch Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2?

A. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 is available to watch on TV via Star Plus, and you can also watch it online on JioHotstar (accessible with OTTplay Premium)

Q. Who plays Noina in Kyunki 2?

A. Kyunki 2 features Barkha Bisht opposite Amar Upadhyay's Mihir.

Q. Who is returning in Kyunki 2?

A. Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay have returned as the leading duo in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi season 2.

Q. Who plays Pari in Kyunki 2?

A. Shagun Sharma plays Pari.

Q. Who plays Angad in Kyunki 2?

A. Angad is played by Rohit Suchanti in Kyunki 2.

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