Karan Johar REACTS To Smriti Irani's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Comeback, Lauds Ektaa Kapoor: 'One Show That Changed Face Of Indian TV'

Karan Johar REACTS To Smriti Irani's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Comeback, Lauds Ektaa Kapoor: 'One Show That Changed Face Of Indian TV'

Director Karan Johar couldn't keep calm as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi returns after 25 years, marking Smriti Irani's acting comeback after 15 years. Sharing the first look on July 7, makers announced the show will air from July 29. Karan wrote, "One show. Many generations. Countless memories… the show that changed the face of Indian television."

Shefali FernandesUpdated: Tuesday, July 08, 2025, 10:52 PM IST
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After 25 years, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, starring Smriti Irani, is set for a grand comeback, marking Smriti’s return to acting after over 15 years. On Monday evening, July 7, the makers unveiled the show's first look, announcing that it will begin airing from July 29, leaving fans thrilled and nostalgic.

Karan Johar On Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's Return

Filmmaker Karan Johar couldn't keep calm and took to his Instagram story on Wednesday to laud Ektaa Kapoor for bringing back Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. He wrote, "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' - One show. Many generations. Countless memories. Personally the one show that changed the face of Indian television and all credit to @ektarkapoor for that!!!"

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Announcement

The video opens with a family dining at a restaurant as the iconic title track of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi plays on a television nearby. The son says, "Mummy ka favourite show tha," to which she responds, "Bahut favourite." He adds, "Suna hai Kyunki vapas aa raha hai."

As they discuss Tulsi's return, Smriti makes a grand entry in a purple-golden saree, dressed as Tulsi, watering the Tulsi plant. She says, “Zaroor aaoongi, kyunki humara 25 saalon ka rishta jo hai. Waqt aagaya hai aapse phir milne ka."

The video ends with her signature smile and folded hands.

The show, which began airing in 2000, quickly became a household name and ran for eight long years. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is all set to return from July 29, airing at 10:30 PM on Star Plus and streaming on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.

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