The long-running television series ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ has completed 25 years since its debut on 3rd July 2000.
Produced by Balaji Telefilms and conceptualised by Ekta Kapoor, the show became a defining title in Indian TV history and significantly influenced the genre of family dramas in the early 2000s.
The series introduced audiences to the fictional Virani family and played a key role in popularising the “saas-bahu” format, which went on to dominate Indian primetime television for years. With Smriti Irani in the lead role as Tulsi and Amar Upadhyay as Mihir, the show saw widespread popularity and established itself as a staple in Indian households.
Marking this milestone, members of the original cast and production team have reflected on the impact and legacy of the series. Over the years, the show not only achieved high viewership ratings but also became a cultural reference point for an entire generation of viewers.
Reflecting on 25 glorious years, Smriti Irani said, “‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ isn’t just a show — it’s a shared memory. For those who created it and the millions who embraced it, it was a story of families, faith, and the fabric that binds us across generations. Twenty-five years later, it still lives in our hearts. My gratitude to those who made the journey possible.”
Ekta Kapoor shared, “‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ still lives in every beat of my heart. When we started, we never imagined Tulsi would become family to millions. Even today, people remember the title track, the tears, and the emotions it sparked. This milestone belongs to every writer, actor, crew member, and — most of all — every viewer who made Kyunki part of their lives. Thank you for turning a story into a legacy, for making Tulsi and the Virani parivaar your own, and for keeping this emotion alive even 25 years later. We didn’t just make a show — we created a bond that still feels like home.”
Amar Upadhyay expressed, “Twenty-five years ago, we began a journey that was more than just a show — it was a mirror to millions of households, a reflection of traditions, love, trials, and the changing face of Indian families. Being a part of ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ wasn’t just a role — it was a responsibility, a privilege, and a turning point not just for me, but for everyone who lived and breathed this world with us. It changed our lives, rewrote television history, and connected generations. Even today, its echoes live on in how we see relationships, resilience, and reinvention.”
He further added, “Kyunki… some stories aren’t just watched, they are lived. ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ wasn’t just a show — it was an era. A movement. A mirror to Indian families. And being Mihir meant becoming a part of people’s daily routines, their emotions, their dinner conversations. Even today, when someone calls me ‘Mihir,’ there’s a warmth and familiarity in it — like a long-lost family member greeting you after years. That’s the kind of love you can’t manufacture — it can only be lived.”
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