Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2’s Amar Upadhyay didn’t expect such a warm response due to this reason

The second season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi has brought back the beloved television couple, Mihir and Tulsi (Amar Upadhyay and Smriti Irani), much to the delight and nostalgia of fans. In a recent interview, Amar discussed the show's revival, the excitement surrounding it, and the experience of reuniting with Smriti Irani.

Speaking about show's comeback, Amar shared while talking to Etimes, "It feels amazing to be back. I never imagined that the audience would be so excited to see us on screen again, especially in today’s time, or that they would still be waiting for us. When we started shooting, we honestly didn’t expect such a warm response because so much has changed, television has evolved, and new generations have come in. But we are truly happy with the love we are getting. We never even thought the show would return."

He added, "That idea probably wasn't on anyone's mind that Kyunki would make a comeback. And when the announcement finally happened, we were quite nervous about how it would be brought back, since it's such an iconic show. I still remember when Mihir’s return brought a TRP of 32, that time was magical. We used to wonder if we would ever see that kind of success again. And now that the show is actually back, I’m so happy to see the excitement. The fact that even the younger generation is interested in watching Kyunki again is a really positive sign."

Amar Upadhyay mentioned that Ektaa Kapoor had the idea to bring back the show for its 25th anniversary, believing it was the perfect time to plan the second season. He added that she felt they should complete the episodes left from 2000 and move forward, seeing it as a positive step. He also acknowledged that everyone involved was feeling a mix of nervousness, excitement, and tension about how the show would be received.

The show also marks Smriti Irani's acting comeback, and Amar shared his feelings about reuniting with her on screen. He said, "Bilkul pehle ki tarah hai Smriti ke saath kaam karna. In fact, we did not feel even once that we are returning after 25 years. We both were even discussing this that it never felt we were away for 25 years as Mihir and Tulsi. Aisa lag raha tha ke ye show bus chal he raha tha as it is and we are the same like we were earlier. Very normal, friendly, laughing, joking around, wohi masti mazak sabke saath wohi mahaul tha. The environment felt just the same as before, warm and welcoming. That’s why it’s so important for senior actors to create a positive vibe on set, it helps new actors feel comfortable and included. The atmosphere was so friendly that it didn’t even feel like the show had ended; it felt like we were simply continuing from where we left off."

When asked if he saw any changes in Smriti over the years, Amar said that she was exactly the same, describing her as "fantastic." He mentioned that her behavior hadn't changed, and she remained down-to-earth, humble, polite, and always joking. He felt as though no time had passed, as she was the same person he had known before.

Besides Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi features Shakti Anand, Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Kamalika Guha Thakurta, and Ketki Dave in key roles. The show airs at 10:30 PM on Star Plus.