Smriti Irani and Sakshi Tanwar reunite after decades, fans call it a ‘Tulsi-Parvati moment’

Smriti Irani and Sakshi Tanwar, two of Indian television’s most loved faces, recently reunited after many years. The emotional moment between the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii stars was captured in a picture shared by Smriti on social media, taking fans straight back to television’s golden age.

Posting the photo on Instagram, Smriti wrote a heartfelt note for her longtime friend. “Grace, grit and gorgeousness—there are many adjectives that I can ascribe to Sakshi but what I can’t describe is how it felt to embrace the memory and reality of her after 2.5 decades of camaraderie,” she wrote.

She continued, “We didn’t know the ruckus Tulsi Parvati created, for we were not chasing history, we happen to make it while chasing excellence. To say she is a loving mother, a doting daughter, an authentic human being — is to reduce her to just complimentary phrases. You are loved, Sakshi, and I hope you know you are home, hope and all heart.”

The post quickly went viral, with fans flooding the comment section with nostalgia. One user wrote, “Core childhood memories unlocked. Tulsi and Parvati together again!” Another added, “Waah my two favourites. Childhood memories—Kyunki and Kahaani forever.”

Adding to the excitement, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi recently made a comeback on television with its second season. Ahead of the premiere, behind-the-scenes pictures featuring Smriti, Sakshi, Amar, and Kiran began circulating online, giving viewers a wave of nostalgia. Many fans referred to them as “TV’s favourite bahus.”

Season 2 of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi premiered on July 29 on Star Plus, bringing back familiar faces like Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Ketki Dave, and Shakti Anand, along with new cast members Aman Gandhi, Shagun Sharma, and Rohit Suchanti. The show airs every night at 10:30 PM and also streams on JioHotstar.