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Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is a show which needs no introduction. Popularly referred to as ‘Kyunki’, the show made a return to our screens 25 years after its first season premiered on television screens. Marking the return of Smriti Irani to television, as well as former cast members reprising their roles, the show has been on air for a week now, and it’s time to unpack the show – our style!
Kyunki season 2 began with the goosebumps and emotion which people craved for all this time. We have the opening theme song, featuring a new look at the family members living in Shanti Niketan. The Tulsi plant continues to have a strong importance in Tulsi (Smriti Irani) and the family’s lives, too. The show began with Mihir (Amar Upadhyay) and Tulsi’s 38th wedding anniversary, and this paved the way for many nostalgic moments of television’s first ‘shipped’ couple, Tulsi and Mihir. One thing is for sure, their chemistry is intact, and don’t be surprised if someone says it has gotten better with time!
There was a scene where Mihir and Tulsi were in their room, and while Tulsi felt awful looking at herself in the mirror, and showed her disappointment about her ageing and weight, Mihir put his book down and walked up to her. He gave her the assurance that she is beautiful and perfect the way she is, and more importantly, Mihir showed understanding towards her daily life, and how wrinkles and extra weight do not matter at all.
Another standout moment so far was the cameo of Savita (Apara Mehta). Her conversation with Tulsi in spirit was one of those moments that touch your heart deeply, and also help the many new viewers understand Tulsi and the family’s roots.
While we met Karan, Shobha, Hemant, and Nandini, there was a mention of the other children being in different parts of the world, which was sure to give original viewers closure. Karan (Hiten Tejwani) and Nandini (Gauri Pradhan) are also a much-loved couple, and their recent scenes set in America were quite deep and make you think about how much we should be proud of Indian values – something very close to the heart of us as People of Indian Origin watching from outside India.
Through the introduction of Tulsi and Mihir’s three adopted children (Tulsi’s late sister’s children), Angad (Rohit Suchanti), Paridhi (Shagun Sharma), and Ritik (Aman Gandhi), we get to see the couple in their parenting mode, but with a modern approach.
It is also clear that Tulsi is someone who stands firmly on values and principles, when she initially thought her son Angad was behind the accident. Her empathy for the boy in the hospital and his mother was something different from what we usually see, and while she later finds out Angad is innocent, it’s clear that Tulsi’s love is a deep one without attachment – something life taught her. Something that also stood out was Mihir’s acceptance of Paridhi’s boyfriend and his keenness to meet the boy and give him a chance. It is clear that Tulsi and Mihir know how to move with the times, while still holding on to values. Their son Ritik has not been explored yet, and we wonder what’s to come for him.
Mihir’s aunt Gayatri (Kamalika Guha Thakurta) was introduced as the first villain of the season, and she is jealous of Mihir and Tulsi taking charge of the house, business, and family. Her son Hemant (Shakti Anand) is happy with his life as a lawyer and has rejected Mihir’s offers of assets and shares in the past. Despite this, Gayatri is still ready to instigate and stir up trouble in Shanti Niketan. Her opposing views on Tulsi and Mihir’s style of parenting the three children are what she uses as a weapon from time to time, but her reason for her deep resentment should be explored further, and we are sure it will. Mihir’s other aunt, Daksha (Ketaki Dave), is busy with the online world and reels, and we feel there could be a story coming out of this soon, too.
The introduction of the Gokhale family, featuring Vrinda (Tanisha Mehta), is quite interesting, and for obvious reasons, reminds us of Pavitra Rishta. Vrinda and her policeman brother are righteous, but her brother felt compelled to take a bribe after their mother faked a leg injury, saying she requires surgery. Vrinda’s introduction was beautifully done, with her protecting the Tulsi plant in her house, while Tulsi was doing the same in hers. It is exciting to see how Vrinda and Tulsi’s lives intertwine, and we get to see Tulsi as a Saas (mother-in-law) in 2025.
The performances of the entire cast are fantastic, and each actor fits their role beautifully.
The show is nothing short of heart-warming, and the episodes are filled with quality, where every moment and scene matters, and adds value to the overall story. With the Virani family once again being so diverse, the show will have a mass appeal to people of all ages and from different parts of the world. Tulsi and Mihir are characters whom everyone looks up to, so hopefully more issues can be explored in episodes to come. From issues affecting men and embracing their sensitivities, to broader personal issues like mental health, and even education on the LGBT community, this show can give the right start to these issues on TV. As mentioned, when you have characters viewers respect, viewers may listen to them! Whatever route the show takes, we are confident it will move and help take our society in a positive direction, just like the first season did.
The show has already achieved so much in its first season’s run, so as a tribute, this show will not be scored out of 10 like other shows reviewed. A show like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is an emotion, and a show very deep in the hearts of viewers. No rating can do justice to a legacy like this, the excitement and joy this show has brought, and its ability to draw new viewers is observable.
Indian television needed a show to come and make a statement, to remind everyone of the medium’s power, and remind everyone what true creativity and heart are, especially at a time when every show has been serving similar stories to each other (mostly exhausting love triangles).
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi has conquered in the past, is doing it now, and we are confident that the show will continue to do so!
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