Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Episode 161 January 5 highlights: From Mihir’s new strategy to motivate Tulsi to Hrithik's fight with Mitali and Ranvijay, here's what happened in the series...

Last Updated: 12.00 AM, Jan 06, 2026
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Episode 161 highlights: Smriti Irani’s Tulsi undergoes a terrible heartbreak after Mihir’s betrayal. Fans are now waiting for Tulsi’s comeback as she gears up to compete against the Viranis. From Mihir’s strategy to motivate Tulsi to catch what’s happening in Ekta Kapoor’s reboot series. Kyunki 2 is available to stream on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium.
Mihir reveals to his grandson Parth that he deliberately hurt Tulsi so that she does not run away from him and delivers all her focus to the exhibition. He tells her that Tulsi will not hold her back, and though she may feel the heartbreak, it is for her own good. Parth then consoles Mihir and gives him a warm hug.
At the Virani mansion, Parth reveals to everyone that they have seen Tulsi, but no one could face her. When Pari confronts Hrithik about why he did not meet Tulsi, he tells her that he will never meet her because she left him when he needed her the most. Pari, on the other hand, expressed regret for her behaviour towards Tulsi and fell under deep regret.
When Gayatri asks Mihir why he has not invited Tulsi to their house because he has been searching for her for six years. He tells her that Tulsi has found a new passion in her life, and he wishes her to move forward and succeed in life without worrying about him. Despite Gayatri’s pleas to tell her the truth, Mihir
Tulsi returns to Angad and Vrinda’s chawl. She tells her daughter-in-law how a woman is often hurt by her husband, and despite every betrayal, there is some hope to reunite. However, she reveals that seeing Mihir and Noina together has given her clarity in life, and she will not hold her back anymore. Tulsi decides to fight back against the odds and get success in life with her business.
After Hrithik fails to convince Munni, aka collector Manjuri Sinha, to sign the documents for his new business, Mitali and Ranvijay blame him for being inefficient and a loser. Hrithik gets hurt and runs away. However, Mitali follows him and continuously calls him a failure for ruining their family business and putting their Virani house at the risk of being seized due to the debt. Tulsi overhears their entire conversation and cries to see that his son has been in so much pain ever since she left his side.
Meanwhile, the upcoming episode brings a fascinating twist in the Kyunki 2 series as Hrithik tries to kill himself, which will force Tulsi to reunite with Mihir for their son. Will they forget their past and move on for their family? Watch the series to unravel the new turns in Ekta Kapoor’s classic series.
Q. Where and when 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 at 10:30 pm every day. On OTT, you can also watch it via JioHotstar (accessible with OTTplay Premium).
Q. Will Tulsi and Mihir meet after a leap?
A. Yes, a new twist in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 features Mihir and Tulsi's reunion but it ends up in a heartbreak for the latter as Mihir acts nonchalant about their encounter.
Q. Who plays Hrithik and Munni in the series?
A. Aman Gandhi plays Mihir and Tulsi's foster son Hrithik Virani and Munni is played by Prachi Singh.