Mumbai: After the first look of Tulsi Virani from ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ reboot left fans nostalgic, actress-politician Smriti Irani opened up about the impact of her on-screen character on millions of hearts.
“When I first stepped into Tulsi’s world, I couldn’t have imagined how far her story would travel — not just into living rooms, but into the hearts of millions across India. Tulsi wasn’t just a character. She became a daughter, a mother, a friend — and, for many, a reflection of their own strength, sacrifice, and conviction,” Smriti was quoted as saying by IANS.
Talking about how ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ became a household name in 2000s, she added, “It broke every metric of success not through numbers alone, but through emotion. Families paused their lives to watch it together. Debates, laughter, and tears flowed around one name, Tulsi. Even when she left the screen, Tulsi never truly left the audience. Strangers continued to meet me not as Smriti, but as Tulsi, because she lived on in memories, rituals, and homes. That kind of legacy isn’t scripted. It’s received, with folded hands and a grateful heart”.
“And now, years later, life comes full circle — not to recreate the past, but to rekindle an emotion that never truly faded. Tulsi returns not just as a character, but as a feeling. A memory. A connection that stood the test of time. In an age where stories travel fast but meaning is fleeting, this return is an invitation — to pause, to remember, and to feel. Once again”, she said.
‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2’ will air on Star Plus from July 29 at 10.30 pm and stream on JioHotstar.
