Mumbai: Actor Akashdeep Saigal is back in the spotlight with his return in ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2’, but the response has been far from unanimous.
While some fans have welcomed his comeback, others have expressed mixed reactions online.
Addressing the chatter, the actor dismissed the criticism, calling it “external noise” and choosing to stay focused on his work.
“There is so much joy in sharing this beautiful journey with all of you. I recently had such a lovely, heartfelt conversation with Sachi. we spoke about the architectural destiny of returning to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, The beautiful spiritual evolution required to step from Ansh into Reyansh, and the absolute gratitude I feel coming back to a legacy that means so much to us all. Sometimes, when these conversations are shared with the world, the focus naturally drifts toward the external noise or the fleeting shadows that exist in the public space. And that is perfectly okay. I hold space for that with complete compassion and understanding,” the actor posted on his Instagram handle.
He added, “But I always want to gently remind my beautiful fans of the true frequency of our exchange: it was entirely about art, inner peace, and channeling pure love into a powerful new character. The external noise only ever proves how beautifully the universal light is shining.”
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A few days earlier, in a separate post on Instagram, the actor had written, “Some chapters don’t close; they simply wait for the right frequency to resonate again. After 18 years, the prodigal bloodline returns to Shanti Niketan.”
‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ continues to be one of the most iconic and influential shows in Indian television history.
It originally aired on Star Plus from 2000 to 2008 and, at the height of its popularity, became a cultural phenomenon, with viewers across the country even adjusting their daily routines to catch each episode.
Smriti Irani’s portrayal of Tulsi Virani resonated deeply with audiences, turning the character into the quintessential image of the ‘ideal’ Indian daughter-in-law for an entire generation.
Now revived by creator Ektaa Kapoor, KSBKBT 2 sees several familiar faces return, including Ketki Dave, Kamalika Guha Thakurta, Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan and Shakti Anand, all reprising their original roles.
At the same time, the new instalment introduces a younger cast featuring Rohit Suchanti, Aman Gandhi, Shagun Sharma and Tanisha Mehta, bringing fresh energy and dynamics to the much-loved family drama.
The show is currently streaming on JioHotstar.
