Commemorating 21 years of her iconic show ”Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi”, former actress Smriti Irani confessed that long-running television drama was a life-changing ordeal not only for the audience but also the people who worked on it.
Produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor-led Balaji Telefilms, the soap opera premiered on July 3, 2000, and trotted for around eight years, clocking more than 1,800 episodes.
Irani became a family name with her character of Tulsi Virani, a perfect daughter-in-law, who takes off through a succession of ups and downs while conserving her family.
Irani took to Instagram late Saturday evening and posted a video montage of the show to caption the occasion. ”We had made a promise ‘Phir Milenge’, a promise we could not keep… 21 years ago began a journey which changed many lives – brought joy to some, annoyed a few but impacted all those who saw it, who worked for it. Thank you for the memories!” Irani wrote.
The Star Plus show saw three-time leaps, before going off-air in November 2008.
Ekta Kapoor took to Instagram and reposted a fan video, writing, ”Many moons Ago. This day. changed my life! Thank you @starplus @sameern @smritiiraniofficial Rajubhai Vipul Bhai and everyone associated.”
Several of the show’s cast members, including Mouni Roy, Hiten Tejwani, and Anita Hassanandani also commented on Irani’s post.
