Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Cast Then Vs Now Photos: The iconic Indian television show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi has made a grand comeback with its second season, premiering on July 29, 2025, at 10:30 PM on Star Plus and streaming on JioHotstar. The reboot marks a significant milestone - 25 years since the show first captivated audiences. Smriti Irani reprises her iconic role as Tulsi Virani, alongside Amar Upadhyay as Mihir, bringing back the chemistry that once stole the spotlight.
The new season promises a blend of nostalgia and fresh storytelling, with 150 episodes that will surely delight both old and new fans. Apart from Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay, other familiar faces returning to the show include Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Shakti Anand and Kamalika Guha Thakurta. Produced by Ekta Kapoor, the show aims to recreate the magic of the original series while appealing to a new generation of viewers.
The beloved characters have now certainly aged gracefully. Here's a brief look at some of the cast members' then vs now looks:
Smriti Irani
Smriti Irani Then vs now photos (Image: X/@YOLO__IO, Instagram/@smritiirani)
Amar Upadhyay
Amar Upadhyay Then vs now photos (Image: YouTube, Instagram/@jiohotstar)
Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan
Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan Then vs now photos (Image: YouTube, Instagram/@hitentejwani)
Ritu Chaudhry Seth
Ritu Chaudhry Seth Then vs now photos (Image: Instagram/@rituchaudhry)
Apara Mehta
Apara Mehta Then vs now photos (Image: X/@YOLO__IO, Instagram/@kyunkisaasbhikabhibahuthi_s2)
Kamalika Guha Thakurta
Kamalika Guha Thakurta Then vs now photos (Image; Instagram/@KamalikaGuhaThakurta)
The Virani family is expanding, with new faces joining the cast, including Rohit Suchanti, Shagun Sharma and Aman Gandhi, who will play key roles in the next chapter of the saga. Ekta Kapoor aims to recreate the magic of the original series while appealing to a new generation of viewers, redefining Indian family drama in the process.
About Season 1: Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is a legendary Indian soap opera that originally aired from July 3, 2000, to November 6, 2008, on Star Plus, with over 1,800 episodes. Produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms, the show was a massive hit, ruling the TRP charts for years and making its lead characters, Tulsi and Mihir, household names. The show's impact was profound, with many considering it a cultural phenomenon that influenced Indian television.