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NDTV
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Barkha Bist Confirms Joining Smriti Irani's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Reboot
Rumours were rife that Barkha Bist might join Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reboot. Clearing the air over her casting, Barkha Bist confirmed to Hindustan Times that she is a part of the upcoming show. What's Happening Barkha Bist told Hindustan Times,"Yes, I am joining the show." However, she chose to remain tight-lipped about her character. Reports suggest Barkha would be playing the love interest of Mihir Virani (played by Amar Upadhyay). Reacting to the suggestion, Barkha said, "I can't reveal much about the role right now." Barkha has been part of popular shows like Kasauti Zindagii Kay, Tenali Rama and Shaadi Mubarak, to name a few. About The OG Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Originally aired from July 2000 to November 2008 on Star Plus, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi revolved around the ideal daughter-in-law, Tulsi Virani (played by Smriti Irani), the daughter of a pandit who marries Mihir, the grandson of business tycoon Govardhan Virani. Apart from Smriti and Amar Upadhyay, the show also featured Inder Kumar, Ronit Roy, Mandira Bedi and Achint Kaur. In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, Smriti Irani opened up how Ekta Kapoor's reboot version would appeal to the newer generation. She said, "The show spoke about marital rape and euthanasia 25 years ago, and those were not issues that were touched by even mainstream cinema. We did it commercially in a television slot which was meant for family viewing and family drama. You need to understand that 25 years ago, there was no pay parity, where your talent decided and not your gender about how much you will be paid. The fact that Ekta was given a 10:30 slot, which was a dead slot, we created prime time. But that was a female producer, so you had a female producer shunted to a 10:30 slot, they thought maybe you know, let's take a chance." In A Nutshell
Indian Express
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘This has always been Mumma's house': Step inside Urvashi Dholakia's home
When we think of iconic villains, none come to mind as often or forcefully as Urvashi Dholakia's Komolika in Kasauti Zindagii Kay. But walk into her home, and you'll see—Komolika might've been icy, but Urvashi is all heart. The madness begins before the door even opens. Farah Khan is already cracking jokes about Dilip's hairline, fish pakoras are on the agenda, and the vibe is pure fun. Urvashi greets them with her no-nonsense, warm energy: 'No no, no chappals—just come in.' That sums her up—relaxed, grounded, totally real. Her home isn't staged or styled for the camera. It's a proper family home—where dogs bark, her twin boys tease each other, and someone's always either cooking or laughing. 'This has always been Mumma's house,' Urvashi shares, as her eyes soften for a moment. It's clear—this place holds generations of memories. Farah's first reaction? 'Yeh ghar kitna acha hai, yaar!' It really is. It's not flashy—but it's full of warmth. Two dogs, Chai and Coffee, bounce around. The boys argue over who's the smarter twin. In the kitchen, things get even more chaotic. Farah's whipping up her famous fish pakoras, Dilip is being roasted for using cornflour as a face pack, and nobody can find the onions. 'Main face pe bhi lagata hoon, madam!' Dilip says. 'Toh cheezein kahan se gayab ho rahi hain samajh aaya!' Farah shoots back. Urvashi laughs at herself, rolls up her sleeves, and lets the mess happen. The highlight though? Her mum joining them—sharp, honest, and effortlessly funny. When asked how Urvashi still looks so young, she replies without blinking: 'Khush raho. Stress mat lo.' Simple advice that probably works better than anything in a bottle. There's something very special about watching a woman who's played a legendary vamp, standing in her no-frills kitchen, surrounded by noise, food, and family. It's a reminder that behind the smoky eyes and dramatic music, there's someone who just wants to make sure everyone's fed and happy.
