Mouni Roy & Karishma Tanna to be seen for extended cameos in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2?

Ever since the sequel of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi has been announced, anticipation regarding the return of the original cast has heightened. With names of Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay confirmed to be returning to the sequel of the show, the anticipation has only grown further.

Well, India Forums brings to you some exclusive scoop straight from the sets of the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. As per our well placed sources, Mouni Roy and Karishma Tanna, who were a part of the show in the first season may shoot for their cameos in the sequel too. ''Karishma and Mouni will be shooting for an extended promo for the sequel of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 and it is going to be an interesting one,'' says our well placed source.

While we await official confirmation on the same, it will be interesting to watch how Mouni and Karishma's characters are weaved in the new story line of the show.

India Forums has also exclusively informed about Smriti Irani shooting with strict security on the show. Strict security protocols, including phones being 'taped,' and footfall near the sets of the show being restricted have been laid as the OG Tulsi begins shooting. ''The mobile phones of everyone on the sets excluding Amar sir, Smriti Mam and Ekta mam will be taped. Everyone will be barred from using their mobile phones. Smriti is also shooting with heavy security and everyone on sets will have to adhere to the strict security protocols laid,'' our source informs exclusively.

Earlier hinting at Smriti's return to the sequel of her iconic show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Ekta Kapoor at hinted towards getting a 'politician' on board. While neither Smriti nor Amar has confirmed the news officially, the return of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi with a sequel has to be one of the most awaited shows on television as of now.

When Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi premiered on Star Plus in 2000, it revolutionized Indian television and became a cultural phenomenon. Produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms and starring Smriti Irani as the iconic Tulsi Virani, the show chronicled the life of a traditional daughter-in-law navigating the power dynamics of a wealthy Gujarati joint family. While it is often remembered for its melodrama and elaborate family feuds, Kyunki... also subtly reflected on issues like widow remarriage, family inheritance rights, and women's roles within patriarchal households. Over its eight-year run, it not only defined the "saas-bahu" genre but also shaped audience expectations for Indian soap operas in the 2000s, setting the stage for both loyal fandom and critical debates on its social messaging.