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Gaurang Shah crafts a capsule of handwoven heirlooms for Smriti Irani’s iconic return as Tulsi Virani in Kyunki 2.0, where every motif is memory, and every thread, a story.
The collection includes Kanjeevaram chiffon sarees, silk Bandhanis, and Jamdani weaves.
With the long-awaited return of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Indian television welcomes back not just a beloved show, but an icon of grace and resilience: Smriti Irani as Tulsi Virani. This time, however, her return is not just scripted in nostalgia, but quite literally woven into fabric.
Celebrated designer Gaurang Shah lends his design vision to this cultural moment, crafting a capsule that blurs the line between costume and couture. Known for his mastery of handwoven heirlooms from featherweight Kanjeevarams in chiffon, vibrant silk Bandhanis hand-dyed in symbolic hues, and rare Jamdani weaves, Gaurang brings his signature warmth to the character of Tulsi. The result is less about wardrobe and more about textile storytelling.
For the premiere promo of Kyunki 2.0, Smriti Irani appears draped in an ethereal Kanjeevaram chiffon saree, a silken whisper of strength and grace that echoes the essence of Tulsi herself. “It has been a true delight to weave for Smriti Irani, a woman who, through Tulsi, became a symbol of strength, grace, and an icon for countless Indian women. Tulsi represents every woman who holds on to her values while moving with the times. I wanted to create something that honoured that quiet strength. These weaves aren’t just clothes, they carry stories, just like she does,” says Gaurang.
The capsule explores India’s vast loomscape: vibrant silk Bandhanis steeped in symbolic colour palettes, rare Jamdani weaves where motifs carry intergenerational meaning, and double Ikats so precise they mirror Tulsi’s unwavering moral compass. The textures are layered, much like the character herself: enduring, composed, quietly powerful.
“Gaurang Shah has not just designed sarees, he has woven stories, traditions, and modernity into every thread. For Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, his work brought alive the soul of Indian craft through the artistry of our weavers. A timeless confluence of heritage and contemporary thought, his creations are nothing short of magic on cloth,” said actor-politician Smriti Irani.
There’s something poetic in this pairing: a revival of a character who defined an era, dressed in the very textiles that have withstood time. In Gaurang’s hands, Tulsi’s sarees become more than a costume – they are a living archive of Indian craft.
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