Smriti Irani And Ektaa Kapoor Visit Nathdwara Temple Ahead Of 'Kyunki...' Launch
Smriti Irani and Ektaa Kapoor visited Nathdwara Temple in Udaipur to seek blessings before the grand release of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi on July 29, returning after 25 years.
Smriti Irani and Ektaa Kapoor are coming together to relive the cult show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi after 25 years. Now, ahead of the show's grand release, the dynamic duo visited the Nathdwara Temple in Udaipur, Rajasthan, to seek blessings, marking the auspicious occasion of Sawan ka Somvaar. Pictures from their temple visit have now circulated online.
On 28th July, producer Ektaa Kapoor and Smriti Irani visited the revered Nathdwara Temple ahead of the show's official premiere on 29th July. Known for its religious significance and cultural heritage, the temple visit is seen as a mark of gratitude and a symbolic beginning for this much-anticipated season.
Smriti Irani and Ekta Kapoor sought blessings at Nathdwara Temple before the new journey of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi begins. 🙏✨ #KyunkiSaasBhiKabhiBahuThi #TulsiIsBack #SmritiIrani #EktaKapoor #NathdwaraTemple pic.twitter.com/eNQrfMWWNJ — TV Promos (@TvPromosIndia) July 28, 2025
In the pictures circulating online, Ektaa and Smriti can be seen interacting with temple priests and other workers. While Smriti was seen wearing a pink printed saree paired with a matching blouse, Ektaa Kapoor was dressed in a white embroidered kurta set. Both Ektaa and Smriti had orange dupattas around their necks as they visited the temple. The two offered prayers and sought blessings for their upcoming show.
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi holds a special place in Indian television history. First aired in 2000, the show became a cultural phenomenon with its rich storytelling, unforgettable characters, and emotional depth. Returning with a fresh narrative while staying true to its roots, fans are not just looking forward to the story but are also emotionally invested in seeing their beloved Tulsi back on screen.
Recently, Smriti also spoke about returning to television as Tulsi when she told IANS, 'Years later, life comes full circle—not to recreate the past, but to rekindle an emotion that never truly faded. Tulsi returns not just as a character, but as a feeling. A memory. A connection that stood the test of time. In an age where stories travel fast but meaning is fleeting, this return is an invitation—to pause, to remember, and to feel. Once again."
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