Amar Upadhyay reveals Smriti Irani said, 'Tu budha kab hoga?' on meeting him after years

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, recently opened up about his fond memories of the show and his emotional reunion with co-star Smriti Irani after 15 years. With the announcement of the second season of the beloved series, fans are excited to see Smriti Irani return to acting — a comeback Amar is equally thrilled about.

Speaking about Smriti's much-anticipated return, Amar shared, “The second season of the show marks Smriti’s return to acting after 15 years.” Despite her prominent position in Indian politics as the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Amar says Smriti remains the same warm and grounded person she always was.

Recalling their recent meeting at producer Ekta Kapoor’s residence, Amar said, “When I met her at Ekta Kapoor’s house, it felt like no time had passed. We were just the same.” The nostalgic reunion was filled with laughter and familiar camaraderie. Smriti, in her trademark humorous style, teased Amar saying, "Tu boodha kab hoga?" (When will you grow old?), to which he laughed and replied, "Abhi time hai."

When I met her at Ekta Kapoor’s house, it felt like no time had passed. We were just the same.

- Amar Upadhyay

Their interaction, Amar noted, felt like a time capsule. “She’s always been grounded, and that hasn’t changed one bit. Our interaction was exactly how it used to be 25 years ago,” he said with a smile.

Amar also expressed excitement about revisiting the show that changed the face of Indian television. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi not only redefined the daily soap genre but also cemented its lead actors in the hearts of millions. For Amar and Smriti, the show was more than just a project — it was the beginning of an unforgettable journey that still holds a special place in their lives.

With the reboot on the horizon, fans are eagerly awaiting to see if the iconic magic of Mihir and Tulsi will once again light up their screens.