- By Swati Singh
- Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:56 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Smirti Irani's classic Indian soap opera Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 is once again in discussion and this time because of its latest episode. The twist follows Tulsi facing a ghost from her past, a lookalike of her late son Ansh Gujral. The character's arrival has sent shockwaves through the Virani household.
Who is Reyansh aka Rio?
Rio aka Reyansh Gujral is the son of late Ansh Gujral. It is being played by the original actor Akashdeep Saigal.
Why is Tulsi shocked to see Rio?
Rio is the spitting image of his father, whom Tulsi famously killed in the original series to protect her family. What shocks Tulsi more is when she discovers that Rio is living with Karan Virani (Hiten Tejwani) and refers to him as his father.
Internet Reacts To Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 New Twist
While some netizens are making fun of the new twist, others are not convinced. Meanwhile, some netizens question the casting of Rio, who looks older than Tulsi. A user wrote, "Beta kam bandh darwaze ka shaitan lag raha hai ...kisi ko b ...comedy serial bangaya hai .. hahaha," another one wrote, "They could have cast any young actor what is this," "The son looks bigger than the father," wrote another netizen. A netizen commented, "Beta maa se 10 saal bada lag rha hai," while another one wrote, "50 saal ki maa 51 saal ka beta," others also dropped similar reactions.
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The legendary Star Plus cult classic, which dominated Indian airwaves from 2000 to 2008, has returned for a new era under creator Ekta Kapoor. Now streaming on JioHotstar, the revival bridges generations by bringing back beloved veterans like Hiten Tejwani and Ketki Dave alongside a fresh cast including Rohit Suchanti and Shagun Sharma. This modern iteration seeks to recapture the cultural magic of the original while introducing the Virani family legacy to a social-media-savvy audience.