Smriti Irani is likely to return to Kyunki, days after leaving it dramatically, sources said. Smriti left the serial last week, being replaced by Gautami Kapoor who was brought in following 'plastic surgery' on Tulsi.
But Smriti, who played India's most popular TV role for seven years, may well now be brought in with another twist of the plot in which Gautami turns out to be Tulsi's missing sister. Originally played by Resham Tipnis, the character of Kesar (married to Aman) has been missing from the serial for over a year. Kesar's vague exit has left the door open for Gautami to take her avatar and for Tulsi to return, the source said.