Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 is an Indian Hindi-language television drama series created by Ekta Kapoor. It premiered on 29 July 2025 on Star Plus and is available for streaming on JioHotstar. The series serves as a sequel and reboot of the iconic Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, bringing back original leads Tulsi and Mihir Virani while introducing a new generation of the Virani family.

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
Created by	Ekta Kapoor
Written by	Rajesh Joshi, Anantica Sahir, Dheeraj Sarna
Directed by	Muzammil Desai, Khwaja Mughal
Starring	Smriti Irani, Amar Upadhyay, Rohit Suchanti, Tanisha Mehta, Shagun Sharma, Aman Gandhi
Country	India
Language	Hindi
No. of episodes	118
Production company	Balaji Telefilms
Original network	Star Plus
Original release	29 July 2025 – present

Plot

Set twenty-five years after the events of the original series, the story follows Tulsi and Mihir Virani as they celebrate their 38th wedding anniversary. With their biological children settled abroad, Tulsi has raised her late cousin Kesar’s children as her own. The narrative explores family conflicts, romantic entanglements, generational clashes, legal troubles, and manipulation within the Virani household. Despite repeated emotional trials, Tulsi continues to uphold family values while navigating changing social realities.

Cast

Main

• Smriti Irani as Tulsi Virani
• Amar Upadhyay as Mihir Virani

Recurring

• Hiten Tejwani as Karan Virani
• Gauri Pradhan as Nandini Virani
• Ritu Chaudhary as Shobha Virani
• Jiten Lalwani as Kiran Virani
• Shakti Anand as Advocate Hemant Virani
• Kamalika Guha Thakurta as Gayatri Virani
• Ketaki Dave as Daksha Virani
• Rohit Suchanti as Angad Virani
• Tanisha Mehta as Vrinda Virani
• Shagun Sharma as Paridhi Virani
• Aman Gandhi as Hrithik Virani
• Sohil Singh Jhuti as Parth Virani
• Jia Narigara as Samaira Virani

Production

Development

Ekta Kapoor reimagined the series for contemporary audiences, focusing on social issues, intergenerational dialogue, and emotional storytelling rather than traditional TRP-driven narratives.

Casting

The return of Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay marked a major highlight of the reboot. Several original cast members reprised their roles, alongside a younger ensemble introduced as the next generation of the Virani family.

Reception

Critical response

Critics praised the show for its nostalgic value and performances, particularly Smriti Irani’s return as Tulsi. However, some reviews noted reliance on familiar tropes and limited narrative innovation.

Ratings

The series recorded strong viewership on launch, attracting over 31 million viewers in its first four days. It achieved high engagement across television and digital platforms, with a reported 2.5 TVR in urban markets on premiere day.

Sequel context

The series continues the legacy of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, portraying the evolution of the Virani family while retaining its emotional and cultural core.