Fans of Indian daily soaps have been overwhelmed with nostalgia since the premiere of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, starring Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay.
The first episode of the second season aired on July 29, 2025, emotionally transporting viewers back to the early 2000s. Social media platforms have been flooded with daily updates, fan theories, and nostalgic throwbacks from the world of Shanti Niketan.
The makers recreated one of the most iconic scenes from Season 1, where Tulsi and Mihir accidentally bump into each other, sending a burst of colors from Tulsi’s plate onto Mihir’s kurta.
This recreation, happening 25 years later in season 2, was shared on Balaji Telefilms’ X account with the caption: “25 saal baad, iss pal ko dekh kar laga jaise waqt tham gaya ho! (After 25 years, it felt like time stopped when watching this moment).
” Fan reactions were immediate and emotional, with comments calling the scene “iconic” and “pure chills.”
In a press statement about reprising her iconic character, Smriti said, “Returning to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is not just a step back into a role, but a return to a story that redefined Indian television and reshaped my own life.
It gave me more than commercial success; it gave me a connection with millions of homes, a place in the emotional fabric of a generation.
” The original show, which began airing in 2000, quickly became a household name and ran for eight years, dominating television ratings throughout most of its run.
