Actor Amar Upadhyay is officially back as Mihir Virani, the character that made him a household name, in the much-awaited Season 2 of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. A new promo released by Star Plus on Instagram shows Amar on his way to the shooting location, reliving the nostalgia and excitement tied to the show’s legendary legacy.
In This Article:
- “I Thought It Was a Prank” — Amar on Being Offered Mihir Again
- Smriti Irani Returns as Tulsi Virani
- Ekta Kapoor Breaks Her Silence: “Why Kyunki, Why Now?”
“I Thought It Was a ”Prank”—Amar on Being Offered Mihir Again
In the video, Upadhyay is visibly emotional and amazed. He shares:
“I don’t believe it. Yeh actually ho raha hai. Kabhi socha nahi Season 2 bhi plan hoga, shoot hona. It is unbelievable. Ek saath sabko laana. Itna bada iconic show hai, usko fir se laana bohot badi baat hoti hai.”
He recalls that Tanu (likely a key crew member or casting executive) had called him to block dates, and his initial reaction was one of disbelief:
“Maine socha it is a prank or something. Maine puchha, ‘Is Smriti doing Tulsi?’”
Upadhyay also revealed that he shares a close bond with co-star Smriti Irani, calling her a dear friend since their early days on the set.
Smriti Irani Returns as Tulsi Virani
A separate promo confirmed that Smriti Irani will reprise her iconic role as Tulsi Virani. The character’s return to the Virani household has reignited nostalgia among fans who remember the emotional highs and dramatic twists of the original series, which aired from 2000 to 2008.
Ekta Kapoor Breaks Her Silence: “Why Kyunki, Why Now?”
In a heartfelt post titled “Why Kyunki, Why Now?” producer Ekta Kapoor opened up about reviving the iconic daily soap. She noted that the show shaped Indian television culture and said it was the right time to bring back a story that once defined family drama in India.
By – Nikita