Amar Upadhyay On Reuniting With Smriti Irani After Years, Reveals She Asked Him, 'Bhoodha Kab Hoga?'

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi has been hogging the headlines with the news of its return to the TV screens with a brand new season after 17 years. The fans have been over the moon about the reboot. Amid that, Amar Upadhyay has given the fans a hint at how his and Smriti Irani's first meeting after almost over a decade went down.

Amar Upadhyay shared about his first meeting with Smriti Irani for the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reboot

Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay are set to reprise their roles as 'Tulsi' and 'Mihir Virani' in the reboot. The duo has also had their first meeting since the news of season 2 got solidified, and now, in a recent conversation with Bombay Times, the actor, Amar has shared some details of his meeting Smriti Irani after years at Ekta Kapoor's residence. He revealed that despite her grand political stature, the actress has not changed a bit. In fact, she took a lighthearted jab at Amar and asked him:

"Tu bhoodha kab hoga?"

In the same conversation, Amar Upadhyay opened up about his interaction with Smriti Irani. He revealed that she is the same grounded person she was years ago. Amar added that when Smriti joked about him getting old, he responded by, saying there was still time. According to the actor, his interaction was Smriti was the same as it has always been. He was quoted as saying: 

"When I met her at Ekta Kapoor’s house, it felt like no time had passed. We were just the same. She joked, 'Tu boodha kab hoga?' and I said, 'Abhi time hai' (laughs). She's always been grounded, and that hasn’t changed one bit. Our interaction was exactly how it used to be 25 years ago."

Amar Upadhyay on the return of 'Mihir' and 'Tulsi'

In the same conversation, Amar Upadhyay also addressed the age gap between the two seasons of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. He revealed that the makers have been thoughtful of the time that has passed and have taken it into careful consideration while creating the storyline. He added that he was surprised by the response the show's reboot has gotten since he thought there wouldn't be much attention given the number of new shows airing today. He was quoted as saying:

"The story justifies the return of each character and how their relationships have evolved. The love between Mihir and Tulsi has matured. We’ve all grown as people and actors, and that shows in the story. But people from all age groups seem excited. They keep asking me about Tulsi and Mihir, about the show, and it’s made me realise how deep the connection still is. So, yes, the pressure is definitely there this time"

More about Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi aired on TV from 2000 to 2008. The show will complete its 25 years in July 2025, and as a celebratory gift to the fans, Smriti Irani will reprise the iconic role that defined early 2000s Indian television. She will be seen as 'Tulsi Virani', which earned her a household name. Amar Upadhyay will also return as 'Mihir Virani', reigniting one of Indian television’s most famous on-screen couples. Smriti reportedly signed the contract for the project recently and has already begun filming in the city with Z+ security.

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