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5 days ago
- India Today
Smriti Irani, Ektaa Kapoor to visit Nathdwara temple ahead of Kyunki reboot
With just days to go for the premiere of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' Season 2, the excitement around the return of one of Indian television's most iconic shows is at an all-time high. As part of the promotional run-up, producer Ektaa Kapoor and lead actor Smriti Irani will visit the famous Nathdwara Temple near Udaipur, Rajasthan, on July 27 to seek blessings ahead of the show's official launch on July Irani's return as Tulsi Virani in the new season has already made fans emotional. The recently released promo is full of old memories and values that once made the show a favourite in every home. As promotions continue online, the upcoming temple visit is seen as a way to seek blessings and mark a new beginning for the beloved Temple, near Udaipur in Rajasthan, is one of the most famous temples dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is known for worshipping Shrinathji, a form of Krishna shown as a young boy lifting the Govardhan hill. The temple is over 300 years old and is a big spiritual centre for devotees, especially those from the Pushtimarg tradition. Speaking exclusively to India Today's sister channel Aaj Tak, Smriti Irani reflected on the legacy of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' and how it reshaped the landscape of Indian television. She said the show not only became a prime-time hit but also gave jobs and opportunities to many people, including aired in 2000, 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' became a cult favourite and left a strong impact on generations of viewers. Now, as the show returns, the makers promise a fresh story while keeping the original emotion and charm alive.- EndsMust Watch
India Today
5 days ago
- India Today
Smriti Irani shares Miss India connection with Gauri Pradhan ahead of Kyunki 2
The iconic show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' is all set to return with its second season on July 29. The actor-politician Smriti Irani, who reprises her role as the beloved Tulsi Virani in the reboot, recently shared a fun throwback about her co-star Gauri Pradhan. She revealed that their bond goes back to before the show, long before they played saas and bahu on re-shared a post by Gauri on Instagram Story and shared a fun fact from their early days. Her caption read, "An association going back to 1998. How many knew that @gpradhan and I were Miss India finalists together in the same batch only to becoming Saas Bahu in Kyunki. (sic)"Take a look at the photo: On July 25, Gauri Pradhan, who returns as Nandini Virani, posted behind-the-scenes photo with her real-life husband and co-star Hiten Tejwani, alongside Smriti Irani. The picture gave fans a glimpse into the new season and stirred up Irani is thrilled about the return of her iconic show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'. In an exclusive chat with Aaj Tak, sister channel of India Today, she spoke about the show's huge cultural influence and how it became a turning point in Indian recalled how the team behind the daily soap changed the way people watched prime-time TV and also provided opportunities and livelihoods to many, including Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay (Mihir Virani) will reunite after 12 years, the upcoming season promises classic characters with new-age storytelling.- Ends
Mint
5 days ago
- Mint
Smriti Irani says she ‘watched' Ravi Shastri hit 6 sixes on TV, netizens fact-check it
Actor-politician Smriti Irani claimed to have witnessed veteran cricketer Ravi Shastri hit six sixes in an over during the 1985 Ranji Trophy match on a neighbour's TV. But in a now-viral video, Shastri said that it was never telecast anywhere. In an interview with Hindi news channel Aaj Tak, Smriti told the journalist that she was among the loudest cheerers who celebrated Shastri's 6 sixes '40 years ago'. Pointing towards an old house across the street, she said, 'The family who lived in that house owned a television. When Ravi Shastri hit 6 sixes, I was among those celebrating the loudest outside their window.' 'Arre deekho Shastri ne 6 chakke mare,' she said. However, netizens were quick to point out the factual error, saying that the match wasn't broadcast anywhere. 'Smriti Irani has been caught lying in her interview. That match wasn't telecast on TV,' a social media user pointed out. 'Jab TV par broadcast hua hi tha match tab kya sapne me dekh kar gali me chilla rahi thi?' asked another user. A user quipped: 'Memory bhi WhatsApp forward jaisi ho gayi hai.. sab fake, lekin confident!' 'Smriti Irani's memory is like Indian TV serials, full of drama, plot twists, and absolutely no connection to reality,' slammed another user. 'Maybe she isn't aware, in those days BCCI used to pay durdarshan to telecast international matches. She is saying she has watched ranji on tv which channel it was by the way,' asked a user. Moreover, videos of the veteran cricketer noting that there was no TV coverage, unlike Garry Sobers' feat, began circulating online. 'I will give her benefit of doubt considering her 4 hours Yale degree. She might be confused with Shastri's Man of the Series win in Champions Trophy 1985. That was televised live and shown on DD News repeatedly,' a netizen said. After a long political career, Smriti Irani is marking her return to TV as Tulsi Virani in Ekta Kapoor's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. This rebooted version of the hit show, which ran successfully from 2000 to 2008 and amassed a cult following, will air on Star Plus and Jio Hotstar from July 29.
