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Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi: When Amar Upadhyay recalled what happened after Mihir died in the February 8, 2001 episode
The countdown for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's new season's premiere has begun. Exactly a week later, the show is set to release, and fans have been eagerly waiting to experience the nostalgia again. The new season also stars Amar Upadhyay and Smriti Irani in lead roles. As fans eagerly wait for the new season, let's revisit the time when Amar Upadhyay spoke about his character's shocking death sequence in the show, which caused a huge uproar. Amar Upadhyay recalls Mihir Virani's demise A few months back, Amar Upadhyay, who became a household name after portraying the role of Mihir Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, had revealed how his character Mihir's death in the show left audiences in a frenzy. He remembered how the makers properly planned a buildup by showing how Mihir touches everyone's feet in the family before his death sequence. Amar Upadhyay recalls being sad as his character Mihir was dying in the show, and how he would have to quit the show as discussed with the makers. He praised Ektaa Kapoor for making a buildup that left audiences engaged. The actor shared how he never expected Mihir's death would cause uproar in the nation. He revealed that the death scene was telecast on February 8, 2001, and he was watching the scene with his mother, who was crying inconsolably. Amar recalled receiving a call from the Balaji office at 11 PM after the episode concluded. The receptionist of Balaji informed the actor how the audience was calling the office and abusing the makers for killing Mihir in the show. Amar remembered Ektaa Kapoor calling him at night and asking him to come to the office as the phone was ringing continuously. He mentioned how he was shocked to see the audience's reaction and reached the Balaji office with his wife. He mentioned how everyone at the office was answering calls from the audience. Amar said, "It went on, and Ektaa was happy. We all were happy ki naya kuch hungama hone wala hai." The actor remembered how the audience went into a state of frenzy, and the news of his character Mihir dying was all over the news. Just like the previous season, the makers are set to bring back a series filled with drama, unexpected twists and moments that will leave you nostalgic. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's new season will premiere from July 29 onwards.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: Amar Upadhyay returns as Mihir Virani and talks about his bond with Smriti Irani; says 'Hum bahot acche dost hain, we picked it up from where we left'
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is returning with a season 2 and the makers are leaving no stone unturned to make the launch a grand one. Several new promos from the show have been recently released on social media by the makers and they have already generated a lot of curiosity amongst fans. The official Instagram page of the channel launching the second season, dropped a new promo, featuring Amar Upadhyay, who returns to the small screen as Mihir Virani. The promo starts with Amar as he enters Shantiniketan and it says 'Mihir is back'. In the video, Amar expresses his happiness about returning to the show and says, "I don't believe it, yeh actually horaha hai.. Kabhi socha nahi Season 2 bhi plan hoga, shoot hoga. (I don't believe that this is actually happening. Never thought that Season 2 would be planned and shot)." He further added, "It's unbelievable. Ek saath sabko laana, aur itna bada iconic show hai usko firse laana ek badi baat hoti hai...(It's truly unbelievable. Bringing everyone together again, and reviving such an iconic show is no small feat — it's a big deal).' He mentions in the video how he got a call from the Balaji team and he first thought it was a prank call, "Iss baar Tanu called me and said, please don't give your dates, block your dates, we are doing Kyunki... season 2. I asked are you sure? or are you pulling a prank on me? Maine pehle poocha, Is Smriti doing it and they said yes and they wanted me as Mihir. So, I said yes of course I'm on board. Zyaada nahi bataunga, bahot time baad milunga Smriti ko. " He went on to talk about his bond with Smriti Irani and called her a friend, "We have always been a friend on sets. We hit it off very well, jab mile the tabse bahot acche dost ban gaye the.. We will pick it up from where we left." Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is set to premiere from July 29 onwards at 10:30 PM. The new season will also see Rohit Suchanti, Shagun Sharma and Aman Gandhi .
NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Meet The Fresh Cast Of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Reboot
New Delhi: The highly anticipated revival of Ekta Kapoor's iconic television series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi i s set to premiere on Star Plus later this month. The show will feature the OG cast members Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay reprising their roles of Tulsi Virani and Mihir, respectively. Adding to the excitement, a fresh cast of 6 new actors will join them in the new series, reported Times Now. These actors are expected to join the cast of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: 1. Rohit Suchanti Rohit Suchanti will be a part of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. He will reportedly play the role of Tulsi and Mihir's son, Angad Virani. The actor gained fame for his lead role as Rishi Oberoi in Ekta Kapoor's series, Bhagya Lakshmi. 2. Shagun Sharma Shagun Sharma is also set to appear in the daily soap. She will portray Tulsi and Mihir's daughter, Pari Virani. The actress is best known for her roles in television shows like Ishk Par Zor Nahi, Sasural Genda Phool 2, Harphoul Mohini and Yeh Hai Chahatein. 3. Aman Gandhi Aman Gandhi, known for starring in the television series Bhagya Lakshmi, will reportedly play Tulsi and Mihir's son Hrithik Virani in KSBKBT 2. 4. Tanisha Mehta Tanisha Mehta will play Vrinda Patel in the Ektaa Kapoor series. She is the love interest of Rohit Suchanti's character, Angad. 5. Ankit Bhatia There are also rumours that Ankit Bhatia will be playing the role of Vardaan Patel in KSBKBT 2. 6. Prachi Singh Prachi Singh, who was previously seen in the television series Pyaar Ki Raahein, will portray Anandi Patel in KSBKBT 2. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 will premiere from July 29, 2025, at 10:30 pm on StarPlus and will be available to stream online on JioHotstar. The series is produced by Ekta Kapoor and her mother, Shobha Kapoor, under the banner of Balaji Telefilms.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Amar Upadhyay AKA Mihir Virani's THIS Gesture Surprised 'Kyunki...' Team On First Day Of Shoot
Amar Upadhyay surprised the Kyunki team on day one of shoot by bringing sweets for everyone, turning the reunion into an emotional celebration. As the much-anticipated new season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi draws closer, all eyes are on the beloved characters returning to the screen. Leading the wave of warmth is none other than Mihir, played by Amar Upadhyay. When a show is rebooted with the same cast that worked together some 25 years ago, one can only imagine the fun and nostalgia they'd experience on the very first day of the shoot, and that's exactly what happened on the Kyunki set. On the very first day of the shoot, Amar didn't just reprise his iconic role — he won hearts all over again with a beautiful gesture. An insider close to the production house revealed that Ekta Kapoor arranged a special welcome lunch to mark the beginning of the shoot, turning the set into a space of joy, familiarity, and celebration. This was Ekta's way of bringing the team together to relive those golden days, as they prepare to deliver yet another iconic show in television history. But it was Mihir, portrayed by Amar Upadhyay, who elevated the day even further. As the cast and crew bonded over the shared meal, Amar surprised everyone by bringing in a sweet delicacy for the entire team. 'It brought an emotional touch to the set," the source added. The return of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi has already become one of the most talked-about television comebacks. The reboot will premiere on July 29 at 10:30 p.m. on Star Plus and will stream digitally on JioCinema. Recently, there were speculations that Smriti Irani might be taking a break from politics to focus on the show. However, the actor-politician responded on X, 'No sabbatical. Have worked both in media and politics for 25 years, with only a decade-long break due to my responsibility as a Cabinet Minister. Never compromised on my sangathan responsibilities, never will." Joining Irani in the reboot is Amar Upadhyay, who reprises his role as Mihir Virani. Their reunion has only added to the anticipation among loyal fans who followed their dramatic love story decades ago. 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.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: Hiten Tejwani, Shakti Anand and others from the original cast reunite with Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay to shoot for the show
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2, which brings back one of Indian television's most iconic on-screen couples, Tulsi and Mihir, has been making headlines for multiple reasons. The show marks the comeback of Smriti Irani to acting and television screens. The makers are leaving no stone unturned to promote the show well and recently the original cast of Kyunki reunited to shoot the title track of the show. A few hours ago, the channel which will air the show, dropped a teaser which features the original cast Kyunki. They shared the video on Instagram and wrote, 'Camera ke peeche chhupi hai dosti, hasi aur bahut saari yaadein. Tulsi ke saath safar phir se shuru ho raha hai, aap saath chalenge? Dekhiye #KyunkiSaasBhiKabhiBahuThi, 29th July se raat 10:30 baje.' In the video, actors like Shakti Anand , Ritu Seth, Gauri Pradhan, Hiten Tejwani , Amar Upadhyay , Kamalika Guha Thakurta, Ketki Dave, and others can be seen performing scenes together. Further, in the video, Shakti Anand also shares his excitement about reuniting with the cast and fondly recalls that Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was his debut show. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Globally-renowned faculty | UWA and IIMK IIMK UWA Undo by Taboola by Taboola Kamalika Guha Thakurta shared that she portrayed her role for eight years, and returning to the sets after 25 years felt absolutely surreal. The experience brought back a wave of memories and emotions for her. Hiten and Gauri shared that they feel it's like home coming for them. The teaser has got all the fans excited and they are waiting to see Smriti and Amar portray the character of Tulsi and Mihir again. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi first premiered in July 2000 and remained a household favorite for eight years before going off-air in 2008. Now, the beloved show is all set to return in a brand-new avatar as a finite series. Joining the reboot are fresh faces Rohit Suchanti, Aman Gandhi, and Shagun Sharma. The show will hit the TV screens from July 28th. Shubhaavi Choksey: I used to learn Hindi pronunciation from Smriti Irani in Kyunki, those days were golden
