Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: Smriti Irani, Amar Upadhyay's show completes 15 days; recap of hits and miss

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 has topped the TRP ratings. Ekta Kapoor’s decision to bring back the show after 25 years seems to have paid off. Smriti Irani is back as Tulsi Virani while Amar Upadhyay is Mihir Virani. The story has started off with Angad (Kesar’s son) being framed in a drunk driving case, and how Tulsi manages to save him. Slowly, she figures out that Paridhi’s fiancée brother-in-law is behind this conspiracy. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 promises more drama in the coming days as Barkha Bisht is going to enter in a powerful layered grey character that will create more turmoil for Tulsi.

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 got a TRP of 2.3 tying for the top spot with Rajan Shahi’s Anupamaa. This is proof that the love for Tulsi and Mihir is still strong in the hearts of TV viewers. It is a legacy show for Indian Television. Young people have also tuned in wondering what the hype was all about the show. Every night, viewers have some opinions on the drama that is playing out on the show. Here is a look at the hits and misses so far

Smriti Irani as righteous Tulsi Virani – HIT

The makers have kept the original character of Tulsi intact. She was never a doormat. Tulsi always had empathy and a deep sense of righteousness and justice. This is evident from the drunk driving incident where she says Angad’s innocence needs to established first, and how she tells Ajay’s mother to search everyone if she plans to check on Munni.

Chemistry of Tulsi and Mihir – HIT

This seems to be endearing in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. In fact, fans of some rival show rued how their couple could have been as adorable if the makers did not play truant. Mihir (Amar Upadhyay) and Tulsi (Smriti Irani) have age-appropriate romance, and a sense of equality in the relationship.

Here is the new promo of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2

Character of Paridhi – MISS

This is one of the biggest disappointments. For a woman in the modern era, she is unrealistically desperate to get married after betrayal. It is shocking how she believes Tulsi (Smriti Irani) does not wish her a peaceful and happy married life. Her attitude after the Munni incident did not make her seem like someone raised by Tulsi and Mihir Virani.

Vrinda too unrealistic – MISS

People also noted how Vrinda (Tanisha Mehta) is way too docile. Even if she is from a lower middle class, Mumbai girls have way more spunk in them. People also have said that why is it okay to have her slapped by her grandmother every now and then.

Absence of Karan and Nandini – MISS

There are many who are watching the show for Karan (Hiten Tejwani) and Nandini (Gauri Pradhan). They played adorable lovebirds on the show. It seems Hiten is shooting for some other series, which will wind up soon. Once that’s done, he will be seen in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2.

Nostalgia Factor - HIT

From the opening song to how Tulsi remembers Baa (Sudha Shivpuri), old generation are living the memories. There is a dose of it in every episode. Whether it is the Tulsi plant outside or presence of Thakur Ji, the spiritual essence is not lost in the reboot version.

The second season is conceptualized by Ekta Kapoor who felt the show had even more relevance in today’s world where materialism supersedes everything. She said Tulsi always believed in balancing ambition and desire with morality, justice and empathy. That essence of the show is there so far in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. Shagun Sharma, Rohit Suchanti, Tanisha Mehta are some of the fresh cast members of Kyunki 2. The show is there for viewing on Star Plus and Jio Hotstar. It broke records in the opening week on digital as well.