Smriti Irani & Ektaa Kapoor visit Shreenathji, Nathdwara before Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 launch

Ekta Kapoor and Smriti Irani recently made a significant appearance together at a renowned temple in Rajasthan as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 gears up for its premiere on 29 July.

The pair visited the Shreenathji Temple in Nathdwara, seeking blessings ahead of the reboot’s launch. Photographs of their visit quickly circulated online, underscoring the emotional and symbolic connection between the show’s legacy and its revival.

Smriti Irani, a Union Minister and actress, plays the iconic role of Tulsi Virani once again. Her return marks a reunion with a character that defined her early acting career and established her as a household name. Irani officially confirmed her comeback in early July and shared that the reboot is more than nostalgia—it is a conscious return to a story that shaped her own life and touched millions of viewers . In her words, “Some journeys come full circle—not for nostalgia, but for purpose” .

The upcoming season will premiere on Star Plus on 29 July at 10:30 pm and will also stream on JioHotstar (JioCinema) . It is a limited run of 150 episodes designed to balance classic storytelling with contemporary relevance, with Ekta Kapoor stating the intention was to create a show willing to raise important questions .

Alongside Smriti Irani, several original cast members are returning, including Amar Upadhyay as Mihir Virani, Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan as Karan and Nandini, Shakti Anand as Hemant Virani, and Kamalika Guha Thakurta as Gayatri Virani . Barkha Bisht has also joined the cast in a new role, lending