July 8, 2025: What happens when a family is dining peacefully and suddenly hears that iconic Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi tune on TV? You get goosebumps, your memory rewinds two decades—and Tulsi Virani enters, watering her tulsi plant, ready to return home.
Yes, it’s official. The much-loved TV serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is coming back to your screens from July 29, every night at 10:30 PM, only on Star Plus and streaming on JioHotstar.
The announcement promo dropped recently and it already has the internet buzzing. The video shows a modern-day family reacting live to the big reveal: is Smriti Irani returning as Tulsi? The answer comes with her iconic smile and folded hands. “Zaroor aaoongi, kyunki humara 25 saalon ka rishta jo hai,” she says, looking straight into the camera—a moment that has already left fans teary-eyed.
Dressed in her signature saree and tied-back bun, Smriti Irani reappears not just as a character, but as a piece of television history that refuses to fade. And this time, it’s not just a rerun. Tulsi is back with a new story, building on its original legacy while moving with the times.
Tulsi’s Back, and So Is the Nostalgia: ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ Returns on Star Plus
- Setting: A restaurant, a family, and a surprise TV moment.
- Soundtrack: The iconic title song.
- Smriti’s Entry: Watering a tulsi plant, talking about 25 years of connection.
- Final message: “The time has come to meet again.”
The show, which originally aired from 2000 to 2008 with over 1,800 episodes, was one of the biggest cultural phenomena in Indian television. Created by Ekta Kapoor, it starred Smriti Irani, Amar Upadhyay, Apara Mehta, and Hiten Tejwani among others.
Now, as it celebrates 25 years since its premiere, Star Plus is bringing it back with a fresh angle, yet with familiar faces that feel like family.
Smriti Irani, now a Union Minister, shared her thoughts on the return. She said:
“This isn’t just a role for me—it’s a return to a story that reshaped my life. I believe in storytelling’s power to preserve culture and build empathy.”
Fans across generations are already sharing memories, favorite episodes, and emotional responses on social media. Whether you watched it with your parents, or remember catching it between homework and dinner, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is more than a TV show, it’s a shared memory.
When & Where to Watch:
- Date: July 29, 2025
- Time: 10:30 PM
- Channel: Star Plus
- Streaming: JioHotstar
With a fresh storyline, familiar values, and Tulsi’s return in reboot Kyunki Ki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, it’s safe to say your weeknights are about to get a lot more emotional, and a little nostalgic.