Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi went on for 8 years. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Smriti Irani reunited with her Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi co-star Jaya Bhattacharya to wish fans on Dussehra.
The iconic daily soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi on Star Plus still holds a special place in the hearts of its fans. Recently, the reunion of actors Smriti Irani and Jaya Bhattacharya, who played Tulsi and Payal, delighted fans of the show.
On the occasion of Dussehra, on October 12, the actors came together to wish their fans. In the picture shared by Irani, the two were seen sitting in front of an idol of Lord Vishnu, flaunting their brightest smiles. While the politician wore a saree, Jaya opted for a white embroidered kurta for the occasion. Sharing the selfie, Irani wrote, “On Dussehra the Good, the Bad .. and the epic drama #kyunkityoharsabkehain @jaya.bhattacharya #puraniyadein #dost.”
Her post quickly garnered attention from Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi producer Ektaa Kapoor and co-star Mandira Bedi. Mandira playfully commented, “Where am I???” while Ektaa chimed in with, “Payal@n. Tulsi,” adding, “So cute.” Fans of the show also expressed their excitement over the unexpected reunion. One fan wrote, “Lots of love to you both; you are the women we grew up watching and still want to see until we’re alive.” Another reminisced, “Wowwwwwwww… my childhood! How I loved and hated the characters; they remain my favourites.”
A fan requested the two actresses to include Mandira Bedi in their next photo, stating, “Tulsi Virani and Payal Mehra—two of the most iconic and remembered characters from Kyunki. Ma’am, please meet Mandira Bedi as well; she’s a really good human being in real life. We want to see a photo of the three of you together!”
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi revolved around the ideal daughter-in-law, Tulsi, portrayed by Smriti Irani, who was married to the grandson of a business tycoon. The show was one of the most successful of its time and continues to hold a special place in the hearts of its fans. Jaya Bhattacharya played Payal, the cunning and manipulative antagonist.
In other news, Smriti Irani shared a post to bid farewell to Goddess Durga. She posted a video featuring some glimpses of Vijaydashami celebrations. Sharing the reel, Irani wrote, “Abar esho Ma as we bid farewell to Ma, we her children pray to see her in all her glory next year .. we bid her farewell with tears of joy, with a smile on our lips and a prayer within .. she is after all just a heartbeat away #bijoya #abareshomaa #durgapuja.”
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi aired from 2000 to 2008.