Smriti Irani, Amar Upadhyay visit Ekta Kapoor amid ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' reboot rumours
Originally airing from 2000 to 2008, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi became a defining show of Indian television. Produced by Ekta and Shobha Kapoor under the Balaji Telefilms banner, the daily soap broke viewership records and shaped the formula for Hindi serials for nearly a decade. Now, over 15 years later, a new version is reportedly in development, with some familiar faces expected to return.
Smriti Irani, who joined the BJP in 2003, has held several key government positions, including Minister for Human Resource Development and Women and Child Development. Reports indicate that Smriti Irani is set to make her comeback to acting after a long hiatus, during which she established herself as a prominent political figure. With Z+ security in place, filming for her new project has reportedly begun, confirming her return to the screen.
Amar Upadhyay, who portrayed Mihir Virani, was also seen at the meeting with Kapoor. Industry insiders suggest that he too could reprise his character in the limited-series format of the reboot. The new season is expected to span approximately 150 episodes but is structured to potentially extend to a longer run that could possibly mirror the original's 2000-episode trajectory.
Though details remain under wraps, sources close to the production confirm that shooting is already underway. A promotional campaign featuring multiple cast members from the original series is reportedly in the pipeline. There are also rumours of cameo appearances by former cast members like Mouni Roy and Karishma Tanna.
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