Smriti’s comeback to air July 29 on Star Plus and JioCinema
Mumbai: Television’s golden era is set to return as Smriti Irani, the face behind one of Indian TV’s most iconic characters, Tulsi Virani, makes a powerful comeback in the reboot of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Seventeen years after the original show concluded, Irani reprises her beloved role in Ekta Kapoor’s much-awaited revival of the daily soap, which premieres on July 29 at 10:30 p.m. on Star Plus and JioCinema.
First launched in 2000, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi quickly became a cultural phenomenon, dominating Indian households for eight years. With its emotional storytelling, complex family drama, and timeless characters, the show holds a special place in the hearts of millions. Now, the nostalgia returns with a modern twist.
A teaser released by the channel shows a family dining in a restaurant while the iconic theme song plays in the background. A mother is stunned to see Tulsi back on screen as her son excitedly reveals the show’s comeback. The teaser ends with a graceful shot of Tulsi watering the sacred basil plant as she declares, “It’s time to meet you all again.”
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Smriti Irani shared a throwback image from the original series, writing:
“A narrative softly made its way into the hearts of countless people in India 25 years ago. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was more than just a show—it was a ritual, a memory, a feeling. A moment when families paused everything to gather together and feel.”
Ekta Kapoor’s production house confirmed the reboot, calling it “an all-new story that reintroduces Tulsi to a new generation while holding on to everything that made her unforgettable.”
Fans are already flooded with emotions, sharing memories, posting tributes, and expressing anticipation for what’s being called one of Indian television’s biggest comebacks.
Are viewers ready to welcome Tulsi home once again? Come July 29, the answer will unfold—just like old times.
