Not OTT, Smriti Irani's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi to return on TV with iconic date? All we know
Smriti Irani's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi has gone on floors and while it will stream on OTT, it might originally be a TV show instead
Last Updated: 08.45 PM, May 31, 2025
Actor-politician Smriti Irani is finally making her acting comeback and has already commenced shooting for the second season of the TV show which brought her fame as an actor. Yes, she is back for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and while there were conflicting views about whether the show would be an OTT series or a TV series, recent reports suggest that like the original show, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi would continue being a TV show. Of course, that does not mean that it would not release on OTT. However, there isn't much clarity about where it would be out on OTT. Here's everything we know so far...
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi continues to be a TV show?
Although initial reports suggested that Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi would be a limited series, and given how Smriti Irani has been shooting with Z plus security, those reports might hold true. However, the latest buzz is that the actor-politician might shoot the TV show for 150 episodes. This would mean that season 2 aims to be a long-running TV show like the original.
When will Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi release?
The latest reports suggest that the makers want to retain the special date. This means that they want to release Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 just like they did back in 2000. A report on IndiaForums suggests that the drama would be out on July 3. They confirm that the poster shoot is completed and the promo shoot will take place in the first week of June.
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Where can Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi stream on OTT?
Even though it might not be revived for OTT like was initially thought, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi will still stream on OTT. The TV drama is expected to be out on either JioCinema or SonyLIV (or both).
Smriti Irani to be joined by...
If Smriti Irani reprises her role of Tulsi Virani, one automatically hopes that Amar Upadhyay would join her as Mihir Virani. Their chemistry was an instant hit back in the day and viewers definitely hope to see that once again. However, details about the cast and crew are currently under the wraps. The buzz, though, is that Mouni Roy and Karishma Tanna would be seen in cameo appearances for this series.