Last year, filmmaker Ektaa Kapoor revived her iconic 2000 show, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi , bringing a wave of nostalgia for fans. The reboot concluded on October 20 after completing 450 episodes. Now, Ektaa and Smriti Irani have penned emotional farewell messages for the show, reflecting on its legacy and the love it has received over the years.
It’s time to say bye to the show that we were to do for 167 eps but ended up doing for 450 eps. Calling the show an emotion and a journey spanning 26 years, the actor expressed gratitude for the love it has received over the years. She commented, “an emotion, a journey of 26 years … till we meet again #grateful for the love. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 is the sequel to Ektaa Kapoor’s iconic television drama Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, which originally aired from 2000 to 2008. Produced by Balaji Telefilms, the show premiered on Star Plus and JioHotstar on July 29, 2025, marking Smriti Irani’s return to television as Tulsi Virani after nearly 17 years.
Some goodbyes are hard but there is love in my heart for Kyuki forever. It’s made me who I am. Love always for my Kyuki. Until we meet again. Smriti Irani, who played Tulsi Virani in the series, also responded to Ektaa’s post. Smriti also shared a separate post on Instagram bidding farewell to the show. Reflecting on the experience, she described it as an emotional roller coaster and looked back on the memories, stories and new beginnings that had shaped the journey. Amar Upadhyay also reprised his popular role as Mihir Virani.
On Tuesday, Ektaa took to Instagram to share a video featuring moments from the first and second seasons of the show. Alongside it, she penned a heartfelt farewell note, which read, “Last ep of Kyuki today!
