Smriti Irani’s much-anticipated return to television in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 has created waves on social media. The sequel to the iconic daily soap premiered on Star Plus on July 29 at 10:30 PM, bringing back original cast members including Smriti Irani, Shakti Anand, Ketki Dave, Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, and Amar Upadhyay, alongside new faces like Shagun Sharma, Aman Gandhi, and Rohit Suchanti.
While fans were excited to see Tulsi Virani on screen again, a section of viewers has raised concerns. Many believe that Smriti Irani is not actively shooting full-time for the series and that a body double is being used during family scenes. The Indian Express reported that she films her scenes separately, which has led to criticism and trolling online.
Trolls Question Performance and Pay
On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), netizens mocked Irani’s expressions and questioned her reported Rs. 14 lakh per episode fee. One user wrote, “For what is she charging 14L? It looks like people are talking to a wall, and she’s just edited in.”
#kyunkisaasbhikabhibahuthi #KSBKBT #smritiirani
— Sohamm Bhole (@SohamBhole2) August 12, 2025
Why Smriti Irani Mam's Scenes In Recent Episode Are Too Much Edited With Her Only Single Clips And With Editing In Background And Also Body Double In Family Gather Scenes ?
Reflecting on the Show’s Legacy
Despite the trolling, Smriti Irani has spoken proudly about the show’s legacy. In an interview with Times Now, she discussed the struggles the original series faced, including an odd time slot, and how it still went on to become a historic success.
What's the use of @smritiirani returning to TV if she's going to use her body double in maximum of the scenes?#kyunkisaasbhikabhibahuthi2 #kyunkisaasbhikabhibahuthi
— Mihir Sontakke (@sontakke_mihir) August 12, 2025
“This is not a reinvention but a retelling of a story that began 25 years ago,” she said. “People say history doesn’t repeat itself — we just did.”
Limited Episodes, Big Expectations
Unlike the original, which ran for over 1,800 episodes, Kyunki 2 is expected to have a limited run, but fans remain eager to see how the beloved saga unfolds once again.
