Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’s Amar Upadhyay reveals when is show expected to wrap

The wait is almost over! Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's highly anticipated new season is set to premiere in just a few hours, sending fans into a frenzy. The original series, which captivated audiences for over 8 years, still holds a special place in viewers' hearts, thanks to its memorable characters and storylines. Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay's on-screen chemistry played a huge role in the show's massive success. Now, with the new season just around the corner, fans are eager to know more about what's in store and what updates the makers have in store for them.

During a discussion with Screen, Amar Upadhyay, preparing to revisit his role as Mihir Virani in the forthcoming season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, reflected on reuniting with Smriti Irani after nearly two and a half decades. He also provided insights into what fresh viewers can anticipate from the upcoming season.

Furthermore, the actor revealed a significant detail regarding the show's format. Amar clarified that, in contrast to the original, the new installment will be a limited series.

Amar Upadhyay shared, "While the buzz is strong so far, it looks like a finite series. As far as I know, maybe the show will run for a maximun of 10 months or a year."

The Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi actor also discussed audience expectations for the new season, noting their adaptation to contemporary times. Amar explained that while the cast includes new faces and the setting has been updated, the core spirit of the show persists.

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He further elaborated, "The family values are intact. Smriti is just as she was with the kids, and Mihir is unchanged too." In the initial season, Mihir had returned to India after finishing his MBA to join his father's business. In the upcoming season, Mihir will be portrayed as a prominent businessman. Nevertheless, Amar affirmed that his connection with Tulsi remains consistent.

Our review about the show reads, "the reboot of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi begins with the perfect combination of reverence and reinvention. It gives you the warmth of familiarity but also ensures you are not stuck in a time capsule. It evolves, breathes, and moves forward.

Sure, one might argue that other original characters could have had better reintroductions or that a singular conflict might feel like a narrow focus to begin with. But honestly, these are small quibbles. The show does what very few reboots ever manage to do - honour its legacy while also building towards something that feels meaningful in today's age. In a world overrun by content and chaos, this reboot does the rare thing of making you feel again. Like home, like warmth, like family. It does not scream for attention. It simply invites you back in - to sit, to watch, and to feel."

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 series is scheduled to debut tonight at 10:30 PM on Star Plus.