Smriti Irani’s most popular TV show, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, is all set to make a comeback with its season 2. The show, directed by Ektaa Kapoor, became a cultural phenomenon and characters like Mihir Virani and Tulsi Virani became household names. The show is finally gearing up to make its long-awaited comeback, with Smriti Irani reprising her role as Tulsi and Amar Upadhyay returning as Mihir. Although the show was initially scheduled to premiere on July 3, production has hit a slight delay. Talking about the same, Smriti Irani shared the real reason behind the reboot’s delay.

Smriti Irani appeared on the recent episode of We The Women with Karan Johar and Barkha Dutt and said, “If you look at the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi journey in totality, the most well-kept secret about it was I had a contract to do it again in 2014, and I walked away from it because I had to serve in the Indian Parliament as a cabinet minister. The set was ready, but there was a phone call from the Prime Minister's office that you have to take an oath.”

 
 
 
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The actress turned politician also shared that she had to turn down a movie starring Rishi Kapoor. “I remember Rishi Kapoor telling me to leave now because to serve your country is a greater service than just doing a movie or doing television,” she explained.

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Amar Upadhyay, who will be returning as Mihir Virani in the show, recently shared some insights about the production. According to a source quoted by Hindustan Times, the premiere of the show was planned for July 3, 2025, but there were some last-minute changes that were to be made. Confirming the same, the actor said, "Yes, it’s true. The set had to be reworked. Apparently, the colour combination on the screen wasn’t translating the way it should. Ektaa knows exactly what she wants; she’s a perfectionist. And this is Kyunki. It’s not just another show. It’s a legacy and she wants to do everything that’s best for the show."