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India Today
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Smriti Irani shuts down retirement buzz: Career does not even start at 49
Smriti Irani, who held various significant roles within the Union Cabinet during her political journey, sparked a retirement buzz when she announced her comeback on the screen with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The actor-politician put the buzz to rest and said 49 is not the age to exclusively to India Today, she said, "Who retires at 49. People's careers do not even start at 49. I have been an MP thrice, I have been a minister of three departments. There is still a long way to go."advertisementIrani added, "I do not know when and where the party will turn, what responsibility it will give. I do not know. I know this much that at least through the parliament, I established my ability. I have also done politics of dharnas for 10 years. I have also served a sentence in jail," she said. When asked what prompted her to return to daily soaps after such a long political innings, Irani replied with her trademark candour and humour. She laughed and admitted it might sound childish, but said simply: "My wish."Irani added, "I have always been like this. Look, people don't have a choice. I do. It is not my nature to live life in a subtle way. If you live life from one aspect, then what kind of living is that?"Reflecting on her journey from acting to politics and now returning to the screen, Irani said both media and politics offer platforms to influence change and reflect public sentiment."I also joined politics because I realised that there are many things in our society that need to be noticed by people. Be it through politics or through the media. If you have made your position such that you attract people's attention, you become a reflection of the people, you become the voice of the people, then only a fool would miss such an opportunity," she from a film background herself, Smriti Irani was asked about the backlash over Bollywood's silence on Operation Sindoor. While many questioned why actors remained quiet, Irani emphasised that what truly mattered was the unwavering support of ordinary citizens for the further said that people, as audiences, always have the option to tune out and not watch those actors if they feel hurt by their silence.'If someone is not with the country, and their lack of support offends you, then don't watch them. Because as an ordinary citizen, how can you express your anger (against their silence)? By turning off. It is wrong to say that if an actor did not stand with the Army, nobody stood with the Army. The whole country was standing with its Army," she Irani is making a comeback on screens after a 25-year hiatus and it is with the same show that made her a household name. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 is making a comeback and Irani will be returning as Tulsi Virani.- Ends
News18
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's Hiten Tejwani On Working With Smriti Irani Again: 'It's Brilliant'
Hiten Tejwani is excited to reunite with Smriti Irani for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, premiering July 29 on Star Plus. Popular TV actor Hiten Tejwani has opened up about reuniting with Smriti Irani for the much-anticipated 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2." Speaking to IANS, he called the experience both nostalgic and exciting. When asked how excited he is about the show, Hiten shared that returning to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi after 25 years feels surreal and deeply special. The actor shared, 'Yeah, it's good to be back. And it's good that Kyunki Saas is coming back after 25 years. I never thought it would come back. But I'm grateful. And I'm really happy that people really want this — wanting Kyunki to come back. So, it's nice that we're coming back after 25 years. And all thanks to Ekta Kapoor, Balaji Telefilms, Shobha, Tannu, and everyone. And the whole team who's making it possible to get everyone under one roof again and bring that magic — bring that same family back again and create the same magic." 'And well, it is lovely to work with Smriti again. Yeah, she is — she was a professional, always. And it's brilliant. It's nice. There are very, very good vibes now on the set again. So, we're enjoying every moment of it. And of course, it is always lovely working with my wife, Gauri. So, all of us are coming back, you know, for such a lovely show — and such a big show. So, wonderful." Hiten added, 'It's nice to be back. And I hope people love us the same way. The same love and affection are all there. People are messaging, and they're really, really happy that we're coming back. So, we're also waiting with them for 29th July to see their reaction. Well, thank you. Thank you so much." The highly anticipated 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2" is set to premiere on July 29 on Star Plus. Leading the cast once again are Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay, who return as the iconic Tulsi and Mihir Virani. Joining them in this new chapter are Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Shakti Anand, Kamalika Guha Thakurta, Shagun Sharma, Rohit Suchanti, Aman Gandhi, Ankit Bhatia, and Tanisha Mehta. First Published: July 23, 2025, 18:47 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ektaa Kapoor Performs Rudra Abhishek Ahead Of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Launch
Last Updated: Ektaa Kapoor performs Rudra Abhishek during Sawan ahead of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 launch; video of her hugging Shiv idol goes viral. Ektaa Kapoor is one of the most loved producers on TV and has given some of the biggest shows to Indian television. Now, as she is all set to bring back one of the most iconic shows, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, she went on a spiritual journey where she performed Rudra Abhishek in the holy month of Sawan. The video of Ektaa Kapoor performing the Rudra Abhishek at Mahakal temple, Ujjain, is all over social media. In the video, the producer can be seen hugging the Shiv idol as the priest performs the sacred ritual. The video shows Ektaaa dressed in a yellow raincoat and pyjamas. As Ektaa shared the video, fans started reacting to it. #WATCH: Video of Ekta Kapoor performing Rudrabhishek at Mahakal temple, Ujjain. #EktaKapoor #Rudrabhishek #mahadev #mahakal #mahakaleshwar #ujjain #ujjainmahakal — upuknews (@upuknews1) July 23, 2025 One wrote, 'This lady has a striking contrast in her personality — on one hand, she creates bold content, and on the other, she is deeply spiritual." Another said, 'Kisi ki bhakti par sawaal uthane ka kisi ko bhi adhikaar nahi. She is doing what she feels, and vaise bhi sab kuch Bhole Baba ki marzi se hi hota hai." A third fan shared, 'Har Har Mahadev ji!" Ektaa Kapoor is reviving Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, which premiered 25 years ago on Indian television. As the show is set for a new season featuring Smriti Irani, Ektaa recently shared the rationale behind its return after so many years. Ektaa took to her Instagram account to answer the question: 'Why Kyunki, Why Now?" She wrote, 'When the 25th anniversary of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was approaching and the idea of relaunching surfaced, my first reaction was a firm no! Why would I want to disturb nostalgia? You can never compete with nostalgia. It always remains supreme. How I remember my childhood and how it really was will always be different." 'So when Kevin Vaz, his team, the network heads, and the Balaji team got into a discussion, I thought to myself… Can we keep Kyunki away from today's storytelling formats and focus on the issues that television once bravely addressed?" she said. She further added, 'Let's create a show that isn't afraid to raise important questions, sparks conversations, and stands out in an era dominated by visual gimmicks. Kyunki is coming back with limited episodes to celebrate 25 years with the intent to impact, entertain, probe thoughts, and most importantly, inspire." view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Amar Upadhyay had one question before signing Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: ‘Is Smriti Irani playing Tulsi?'
Ekta Kapoor is ready to bring back Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2 on Indian television in six days. And ahead of the show's premiere, the cast for the new season has been unveiled. While Smriti Irani returns as Tulsi Virani after 25 years, Amar Upadhyay will also be joining the show as Mihir Virani. The actor's first glimpse of the new season was shared on Tuesday. In the video, Amar Upadhyay revealed that when he was contacted for the show again, he thought Ekta Kapoor was pulling a prank. A post shared by StarPlus (@starplus) Also Read: Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Shakti Anand return to sets; call it 'deja vu' Amar says in the video, 'I don't believe that Kyunki is happening, it's unbelievable to bring everyone together again, plus it's an iconic show, bringing it back is a big deal. Tanu from Balaji had called me to block my dates and said we are doing Kyunki season 2. Initially, I couldn't believe it, thought it was a prank.' Talking about sharing screen space with Tulsi Virani once again, Amar said, 'The first question I asked was if Smriti was playing Tulsi, and they said yes. I will be meeting Smriti after a long time; we have always been good friends on set. We hit it off very well. So, we will pick it up from where we left off.' A post shared by StarPlus (@starplus) Other members from the original cast who will be joining the show are Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Ritu Seth, Shakti Sagar, Kamalika Guha Thakurta, and Ketki Dave. It was also recently announced that Rohit Suchanti, Aman Gandhi, and Shagun Sharma will also join the cast of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. From the initial promos, the show hints at showcasing a storyline centered on how the generational gap appears to have affected relationships in Shanti Niketan. The Ekta Kapoor show will air on Star Plus from 29th July at 10:30 pm.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: Prateik Chaudhary REJECTS Show For THIS Reason
Last Updated: Prateik Chaudhary shared the reasons behind stepping away from the project, despite the buzz surrounding the iconic show's return. Actor Prateik Chaudhary has opened up about his decision to turn down the much-talked-about reboot 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2." In a candid conversation with IANS, he shared the reasons behind stepping away from the project, despite the buzz surrounding the iconic show's return. When asked about his excitement for the return of the show with Smriti Irani's much-anticipated comeback, Prateik stated, 'I am very excited as Smriti Mam is making a comeback. I just hope the audience loves the show as they loved it before." The actor also revealed that he was also approached for a role in the new season. However, he turned down the offer as the part didn't feel substantial enough, and there were also scheduling conflicts at the time. As a result, Prateik chose to pass on the opportunity. 'Yes, I was also offered a part but that was not substantial enough and the date was also not matching, So I said no," he said. The much-awaited 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2" is all set to premiere on July 29 on Star Plus. Leading the return are Smriti Irani, reprising her iconic role as Tulsi Virani, and Amar Upadhyay, once again stepping into the shoes of Mihir Virani. The new season also stars Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Shakti Anand, Kamalika Guha Thakurta, Shagun Sharma, Rohit Suchanti, Aman Gandhi, Ankit Bhatia, and Tanisha Mehta. Earlier, on July 10, Ekta Kapoor had penned a lengthy note on Instagram where she revealed why she initially said no to the idea of relaunching her iconic TV show. An excerpt from her post read, 'Why Kyunki, Why Now? When the 25th year of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' was approaching and the idea of relaunching it surfaced, my first reaction was a firm no! Why would I want to shake up nostalgia? You can never compete with nostalgia. It always remains supreme. How I remember my childhood and how it really was, will always be different." 'Also, the television space has changed. Once dependent on 9 cities, audiences now consume content in fragments, scattered across platforms. Would this shake the legacy of Kyunki, the iconic TRP no one ever achieved before and after? But was that truly the legacy of the show? Was it just a show with high numbers? Research carried out by an international body once concludes that the show gave a voice to women in Indian homes. Between 2000 and 2005, for the first time, women began participating in family discussions, a shift deeply influenced by Indian television, especially, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kahaani Ghar Ghar ki." Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
