'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi jaise shows late ho jismein…': Mukesh Khanna criticises Ektaa Kapoor

Mukesh Khanna recently expressed his disapproval of Ekta Kapoor's portrayal of women in her shows, specifically citing Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as an example. He stated that the show depicted women in a negative light, showcasing them as selfish and manipulative. Mukesh Khanna criticized Ekta Kapoor for prioritizing ratings over moral values, questioning the impact of such content on Indian audiences.

In conversation with Filmy Gyan, while talking about Ekta Kapoor, Mukesh Khanna shared, “Aapka kya attitude hai? Aapko fikr nahi hai ki aap morals ki esi-tesi kar rahe ho, ghar ke system ki esi-tesi kar rahe ho. Aap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi jaise shows late ho jismein 6 auratein jhumka-bindi lagakar bolti hain, ‘Dekhti hoon tumhari shaadi kaise hoti hai.’ All women are shown as selfish. Hamare desh mein aisi auratein nahi hain — and still it became so popular. (What kind of attitude is this? Don’t you care that you are making a mockery of morals, of the family system? You bring shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, where six women wearing heavy jewellery and bindis say, ‘Let’s see how your marriage turns out.’ All women are shown as selfish. In our country, women are not like that — and yet it became so popular.)"

About Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reboot

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. The show, which airs weekdays at 10:30 pm and is also available for streaming, revives the beloved characters Tulsi and Mihir Virani. The show also introduces a new generation of the Virani family, creating a wave of nostalgia for fans.

The reboot leans into nostalgia, using the original theme song and bringing back beloved characters. This approach aims to connect with fans who loved the original series from the early 2000s. The premiere episode paid homage to iconic characters like Baa and Savita Virani, delighting viewers.

Meanwhile, Mukesh Khanna starred in Shaktimaan, India's pioneering superhero TV show, which captivated audiences on Doordarshan from 1997 to 2005. He not only created but also starred as the titular character, Pandit Gangadhar, a photographer who transforms into the powerful Shaktimaan. The series, comprising nearly 450 episodes, resonated with children, offering thrilling action sequences and valuable moral lessons.