New Delhi: The first look of the former actress-turned-politician Smriti Irani from the much-anticipated return of ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ has taken the internet by storm. The iconic television show, which aired in the year 2000 and successfully ran for almost eight years till 2008, is all set for its second instalment. By sharing an Instagram post, the social media company, ‘Instant Bollywood’, shared the first look of Smriti Irani on Monday.
In the post, Smriti Irani, who played the role of Tulsi Virani in the show, can be seen in a maroon-coloured saree with her signature style red bindi, along with traditional jewellery. Social media users were quick to react to this post and shared their thoughts in the comment section. One user wrote, “Bring back all popular tv shows again.” Another user commented, “Tulsi nailed her character.”
Last week, Smriti Irani took to her official Instagram handle to share her gratitude towards the show on its 25th anniversary. She wrote, “25 years ago, a story entered Indian homes and quietly became part of countless lives. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi wasn’t just a show—it was emotion, memory, ritual. A time when families paused everything to sit together… cry, laugh, hope.” The post further reads, “To every viewer who made Tulsi a part of their own family—thank you. This journey wasn’t mine alone. It was ours. And it always will be.”
