Ekta Kapoor and Smriti Irani Reunite to Revive Iconic TV Show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'

On October 8th, 2025, producer Ekta Kapoor and actor Smriti Irani came together to discuss the revival of their iconic TV show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'. The two women spoke about the courage it took to bring the show back to Indian television in the age of OTT platforms.

Ekta Kapoor, the head honcho of Balaji Films, reminisced about the euphoria surrounding the show, saying that nothing has ever seen the kind of impact it had on television. She noted that the show was even called the "soft ambassador of India," with its influence reaching as far as Afghanistan.

Smriti Irani, who played a lead role in the show, spoke about her own journey, saying that she was "beginning a political journey right from the grassroots" while many actors were "parachuting themselves right to top positions." She also discussed how her relationship with Ekta Kapoor has evolved over the years, with the creator becoming a friend and Irani now having opinions on storylines.

Ekta Kapoor praised Irani's acting abilities, saying that she "spoils you for other actors" and that she makes the characters come alive in a way that even the creator couldn't imagine. The two women expressed their excitement about the show's return, with 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' currently holding the second spot in the TRP ratings.