Ektaa Kapoor Slams Comparisons Between Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi & Anupamaa: 'Pitting Women Against Each Other Is Uncalled'

Actress-politician Smriti Irani is all set to win hearts once again with her portrayal of Tulsi Virani, as the iconic serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is set to air on July 29, 2025, at 10:30 PM. Since the announcement of the new reboot, several netizens have been drawing comparisons with Rupali Ganguly’s Anupamaa. However, Ektaa Kapoor, the producer of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, has now defended Anupamaa and slammed the trolls, calling the comparisons 'unfair' and 'unnecessary'.

Ektaa Kapoor On Comparisons Between Kyunki & Anupamaa

Speaking to Brut, Ektaa shared that she recently came across some videos suggesting that Anupamaa had a problem with the return of Kyunki, which she felt were in 'bad' taste. She added, "Rupali is such a big star. Anupamaa the show, the creator Rajan… has done what nobody else could do in the last seven years. They will continue to be number 1. They should continue to be number 1."

'We Are Coming In For Our Purpose': Ektaa Kapoor

Furthermore, Kapoor clarified that Kyunki is returning for its own purpose, to tell its story, not to compete with anyone.

She continued, "We are coming in for our purpose. To tell our story. These unfair comparisons between lead characters and lead shows is so unnecessary and pitting women against each other, pitting content against each other is so uncalled for.”

Where To Watch Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi first aired in 2000 and concluded in 2008. The iconic serial is now returning to television on Star Plus and streaming on JioCinema and OTTplay Premium starting July 29.

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Cast

The cast includes Smriti Irani, Amar Upadhyay, Rohit Suchanti, Tanisha Mehta, Shagun Sharma, Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Shakti Anand, Kamalika Guha Thakurta, Ankit Bhatia as Vardaan Patel, Prachi Singh, Ketaki Dave, and Ritu Chaudhary.