Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: Amar Upadhyay Says This On Reuniting With Smriti Irani

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Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 premiered on July 29, with Smriti Irani reprising her iconic role as Tulsi Virani and Amar Upadhyay returning as Mihir Virani.
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, the Ektaa Kapoor-backed drama show, has finally made its return to the small screen after a 25-year hiatus with a new reboot version. The new season premiered on July 29th, with Smriti Irani reprising her iconic role as Tulsi Virani and Amar Upadhyay returning as Mihir Virani.
As fans shower love on the new season, Amar, during a recent interview, reacted to the show's return and reuniting with Smriti after a long time.
Amar Upadhyay On Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
Talking to ETimesTV, the actor said, 'It feels great to be back. I never expected the audience to be so delighted to see us on screen again, especially in today's world, or to still be waiting for us. We didn't expect such a positive reception when we first started filming because so much has changed, television has evolved, and new generations have entered the picture. But we are very pleased with the love we are receiving. We never imagined the show would return."
He added, 'It's unlikely that anyone expected Kyunki's return. And when the announcement came, we were concerned about how it would be brought back, given how iconic the show is. I remember how heavenly it felt when Mihir returned with a TRP of 32. We used to wonder if we'd ever see such success again. And now that the program has returned, I'm thrilled to see the excitement. The fact that even the younger generation is interested in viewing Kyunki again is a really good indicator."
Amar Upadhyay On Working With Smriti Irani
The actor opened up about reuniting with Smriti after 25 years. He said, 'Bilkul pehle ki tarah hai Smriti ke saath kaam kar. We didn't feel like we were returning after 25 years. We were even discussing how it didn't feel like we had been away for 25 years like Mihir and Tulsi. Aisa lag raha tha, ye show bus chal he raha tha, and we are the same as we were before."
Amar continued, 'Very normal, friendly, laughing, joking, and mahaul tha. The atmosphere was the same as before: friendly and welcoming. That's why it's essential for senior actors to establish a nice atmosphere on set; it makes newcomers feel welcome and included. The mood was so pleasant that it didn't feel like the show had finished; it was as if we were simply continuing from where we left off."
Did He Notice Any Changes In Smriti Irani After 25 Years?
Amar remarked, 'Not at all; she is excellent. She is the same as she was before; her behaviour has not changed at all. Still humble, friendly, and often laughing and cracking jokes. There was nothing unusual about her. It felt like no time had passed; she was exactly the same person I had known previously."
Apart from Smriti and Amar, the reboot version features celebs like Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Shakti Anand and several new faces in the leads.
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