Smriti Irani set to make a comeback with Ekta Kapoor’s Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi; Here’s all you need to know

Television show producer Ekta Kapoor is making headlines after she has reportedly hinted the return for biggest show ever — Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. A pop culture phenomenon at its peak, the show created an irreversible impact on millions of viewers, whose lives were influenced by characters like Tulsi Virani and Mihir Virani, which became a permanent feature in every Indian home.

Now, almost two decades after its initial run, the word is that Ekta might be reviving Kyunki — and this time, she's said to be set on making it reach its originally planned milestone.

During a recent interview, Ekta is quoted having spoken about the emotional heritage of the series by saying, "I'm remaking the biggest show I've ever made. It's what gave me my identity. I faced a lot of challenges afterward, but that show is still what I'm best known for."

Sources from the production house indicate that Kyunki was designed to go on for more than 2,000 episodes, but unexpected corporate-level decisions ended the show in its prime after about 1,600 episodes. Today, with viewers still holding on to the magic of Tulsi and Mihir, Ekta is said to want to provide the show with the ending it was always supposed to have.

What's fueling the hype is the rumor that Kapoor is not only rebooting the show — but continuing it. She has apparently stated, "The love we received for this show has brought the entire team back together, just to complete those remaining episodes. It deserves a proper ending — it deserves to reach 2,000."

Although there has been no official word on casting, enthusiasts are already guessing if original characters such as Smriti Irani and Ronit Roy would be making a special appearance. Sources suggest that although a large-scale return of the original cast might not happen, the new one might incorporate cameos or flashbacks to link the past with the next generation.

While nothing has been officially confirmed, the buzz around Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’s return is strong enough to stir both nostalgia and anticipation. If Ekta Kapoor does bring the show back — and completes the remaining 400 episodes — it could mark a historic chapter in Indian TV. Until then, fans are crossing their fingers and their television sets — hoping that the Virani family's incomplete story gets the epic resolution it always deserved.