{"id":15497,"date":"2025-09-25T22:06:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T22:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/25\/how-is-kyunki-saas-bhi-kabhi-bahu-thi-2-relatable-for-todays-youth-smriti-irani-answers-television-news\/"},"modified":"2025-09-25T22:06:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T22:06:01","slug":"how-is-kyunki-saas-bhi-kabhi-bahu-thi-2-relatable-for-todays-youth-smriti-irani-answers-television-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/25\/how-is-kyunki-saas-bhi-kabhi-bahu-thi-2-relatable-for-todays-youth-smriti-irani-answers-television-news\/","title":{"rendered":"How Is Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Relatable For Today\u2019s Youth? Smriti Irani Answers | Television News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9596802\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">September 25, 2025, 20:38 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9596802\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3255649911 asubttl-schema\">Smriti Irani returned to television after 15 years with the reboot of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-91f4da8d48c13a79 gglebtn bgprpl\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3255649911 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Smriti Irani says her show addresses modern issues like body shaming and ageing. (Photo Credits: Instagram)\" title=\"Smriti Irani says her show addresses modern issues like body shaming and ageing. (Photo Credits: Instagram)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3255649911\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Smriti Irani says her show addresses modern issues like body shaming and ageing. (Photo Credits: Instagram)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Former Union Minister and actress Smriti Irani has shared what makes her show \u201cKyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2.0&#8243; relatable, highlighting how it addresses modern issues like body shaming and ageing for today\u2019s audiences and youth.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, the veteran actress spoke about the key factors behind the show\u2019s surprising success in the digital space. Smriti mentioned that by incorporating topics like body shaming, ageing, and other societal challenges into the storyline, the show has been able to connect with modern audiences. This approach of fictionalising real-life concerns makes the narrative relatable and engaging for viewers today.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">Smriti Irani reflected on how both media and audience expectations have evolved since the show first aired. \u201cWhen we began 25 years ago, there was no digital medium of communication or creative thought that came under the guise of a saas-bahu show. I was most intrigued to see if it would perform on OTT. I am grateful for the compliments for its television performance. We have a monthly viewership of nearly 5 crore, a daily viewership of about 1.5 crore, and a weekly viewership of around 2 to 2.5 crore.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">\u201cOn OTT, the average time spent on similar shows is around 20 to 28 minutes individually, while on our show, the time spent is 104 minutes a week. The fact that a concept steeped in old-school drama has found resonance on a platform mostly associated with youth is quite intriguing,&#8221; she explained.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">Speaking about how the show has evolved, Irani emphasised its innovation in addressing modern-day issues. The politician stated, \u201cWe have included progressive concepts in this drama in 2025. We have fictionalised today\u2019s issues, like body shaming, ageing, and more, within the narrative. That makes it relatable for modern audiences.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">Smriti Irani returned to television after 15 years with the reboot of \u201cKyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,&#8221; stepping back into her iconic role as Tulsi Virani. The actress-turned-politician had originally bid farewell to her TV career in 2010.<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"disclaimer-content\">(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/agency\/ians.html\">IANS<\/a>)<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chirag Sehgal\" title=\"Chirag Sehgal\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-05-at-13.17.10-2025-08-d1b003764b221e1094919969068b8f2b-scaled.jpeg?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/chirag-sehgal-21023.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Chirag Sehgal<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chirag Sehgal works as a Senior Sub-Editor in the Entertainment team at News18.com. With an experience of five years in the media industry, he largely focuses on Indian television coverage. Apart from bringing &#8230;<span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Chirag Sehgal works as a Senior Sub-Editor in the Entertainment team at News18.com. With an experience of five years in the media industry, he largely focuses on Indian television coverage. Apart from bringing &#8230;<!-- --> <span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3255649911 artcta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. Stay updated with the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/movies\/television\/\">TV news<\/a> updates from daily serials to reality TV shows and your favourite small screen celebrity news. Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/eng-article-eop\">News18 App<\/a> now.<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3255649911 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>September 25, 2025, 20:38 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3255649911 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/movies\/\">movies<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/movies\/television\/\">television<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> How Is Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Relatable For Today\u2019s Youth? Smriti Irani Answers<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. 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