If you thought Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was permanently archived in the golden memories of Indian television, think again. The mother of all soap operas is storming back with a second season, and yes, Smriti Irani is dusting off her sari and stepping back into the iconic role of Tulsi. The buzz? Shooting is already underway, the drama is dialed up to eleven, and the security detail is so tight, you’d think it’s a nuclear summit — not a TV set.
Ekta Kapoor, the soap czarina herself, is helming the project once more, and it looks like she’s going all out to protect her precious comeback. Z+ security has been deployed for Smriti Irani (because apparently, Tulsi needs bodyguards now), and there’s talk of strict mobile phone tapping on set — everyone’s phones except those of Irani, Amar Upadhyay, and Kapoor herself. Forget spoilers; even Siri might get kicked off the premises.
Kyunki It’s 2025, and the Drama Still Slaps
Launched in 2000 and ending in 2008 after a nearly decade-long grip on Indian living rooms, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was more than a show — it was a cultural juggernaut. Every desi household had a Tulsi fan, a Baa sympathizer, and at least one person who tried to ban Mihir’s re-castings. Now, nearly two decades later, Ekta Kapoor is betting on nostalgia, high-stakes emotion, and — let’s face it — Smriti Irani’s colossal transformation from soap star to Cabinet Minister and back again.
Reports say filming is in full swing, with the set fortified tighter than Fort Knox. Mobile phone usage is under strict surveillance, apparently to prevent leaks — or maybe to keep the cast from live-tweeting melodramatic plot twists (looking at you, Mihir #4). Irani’s return as Tulsi has been met with both excitement and bewilderment — this is the same woman who’s held several top ministries in the Indian government. Now she’s back to being the sanskari matriarch of a dysfunctional joint family. Talk about a plot twist.
Politics to Prime Time: Smriti Irani’s Full-Circle Moment
Smriti Irani isn’t just reprising Tulsi; she’s bringing years of real-life power-play into the role. Since joining the BJP in 2003, she’s served as the HRD Minister, Textiles Minister, I&B Minister, and most recently, the Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs Minister until 2024. That’s a résumé most reel-life politicians would kill for. So now, when she glares into the camera and says “main Tulsi Virani hoon,” we believe her — and also assume she might launch a welfare scheme mid-episode.
While she’s been away from the small screen for over a decade, audiences never really forgot her. Her portrayal of Tulsi wasn’t just beloved — it was era-defining. And this comeback, powered by a nostalgic reboot culture and Ekta Kapoor’s TV empire, might just rewrite the rulebook for Indian soap comebacks.
Soap Operas, Surveillance, and Second Chances
With this reboot, Ekta Kapoor seems to be rewriting more than just scripts — she’s engineering a massive media moment. In an age where streaming has taken over and attention spans are goldfish-sized, bringing back a heavyweight like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi — complete with a real-life political powerhouse in the lead — is bold, bonkers, and potentially brilliant.
Will season 2 live up to the sky-high expectations? That depends on whether the new generation of viewers gets hooked on family drama that doesn’t involve social media scandals. But one thing’s for sure — with Z+ security, phone bans, and the OG Tulsi back in the game, Ekta’s cooking up a spectacle. And honestly? We’re here for it.
