The legendary actress TV drama Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, which was led by TV-turned-politician Smriti Irani, is set to make a comeback in a big way.
The re-bunched version of the show will premiere on July 29 at 10:30 pm on Star Plus, which has been confirmed late on Monday. Viewers can watch the show even online on JioHotstar.
On the day that audiences got to see Smriti Irani for the first time as Tulsi Virani in the new series, the makers dropped the date of the premiere.
The long-awaited return of the popular show was announced through Star Plus's official Instagram account, creating a wave of nostalgia.
The post stated: "Kya aap abhi bhi vishwaas nahi kar paa rahe? 25 saal ke baad, Tulsi Virani laut rahi hai, ek nayi kahaani ke saath! #KyunkiSaasBhiKabhiBahuThi ek baar phir taayaar hai har ghar ka hissa bann ne. Kya aap bhi taiyaar ho? Dekhiye #KyunkiSaasBhiKabhiBahuThi, 29th July se, raat 10:30 baje, sirf StarPlus par aur kabhi bhi JioHotstar par. #TulsiIsBack #StarPlus #JioHotstar."
The channel also put out a new promo with Smriti Irani playing Tulsi, watering a holy Tulsi plant in a moment of devotion. In a love letter to the fans, she assures them of her comeback despite her political engagements at the moment.
"Zaroor aaoongi. Kyunki itne saalon ka rishtha jo hai. Waqt aa gaya hai aapse phir milne ka," she declares in the promo, reiterating the affinities that the character established over the years.
Initially produced by Ekta Kapoor, the iconic soap is coming back to its original 10:30 pm timeslot on Star Plus—a move that brings back memories, recalling the times when it dominated Indian television.
The show celebrated its 25th anniversary on July 3, 2025, reflecting on a history that started in 2000 and went on until 2008. At its initial run, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was number one in Indian TV ratings for a record seven years in a row.
Smriti Irani marked the milestone with a warm message of gratitude on social media.
She posted: "25 years ago, a story entered Indian homes and quietly became part of countless lives. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi wasn't just a show—it was emotion, memory, ritual. A time when families paused everything to sit together. cry, laugh, hope.
To every viewer who made Tulsi a part of their own family—thank you. This journey wasn't mine alone. It was ours. And it always will be #25YearsOfKyunki #Gratitude #Legacy."
The iconic soap opera Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is making a highly anticipated comeback to the small screen on July 29 at 10:30 pm on Star Plus, with Smriti Irani returning as Tulsi Virani. The revival not only brings back a cultural phenomenon but also reinstates its legendary legacy for a fresh generation of audiences.
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