Mumbai, Oct 16 (NationPress) The television mogul Ekta Kapoor took a heartfelt journey back in time as she marked the 25th anniversary of her renowned family drama, “Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki”. This show was pivotal in transforming Indian television storytelling during the early 2000s.

In a heartfelt montage featuring clips and memorable scenes, Ekta expressed, "25 years of this show! At 25, creating a narrative centered on family values, culture, and an older couple representing morality, love, and warmth—symbolic of the Ramayan—was, to say the least, ironical! The entire cast, especially Sakshi Tanwar, along with the creative teams like Mitu, Prashant, Dheeraj, Mahesh, Sandip, and all the directors, turned this show into a symbol of hope for those yearning for cultural representation that was often overlooked at that time! Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki was extraordinary, almost too good to be true. Yet it was everything we aspired to be! Celebrating 25 years of this wonderful journey, and the cherry on top is that Sakshi still looks the same."

Launched in 2000 under Balaji Telefilms, “Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki” quickly became a staple in households and one of the highest-rated shows on Star Plus, running for an impressive 8 years. Featuring Sakshi Tanwar as Parvati Agarwal and Kiran Karmakar as Om Agarwal, the show explored the intricacies of Indian family dynamics, relationships, and traditional values.

This show was also part of what many deem the golden age of Indian television, often rivalling another Ekta Kapoor creation, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The friendly competition between these two series mirrored the on-screen legacy of their matriarchs, Parvati and Tulsi, who evolved into cultural icons. Both characters epitomized the ideal Indian daughter-in-law, often seen as moral compasses within their fictional homes.

The clips shared by Ekta featured emotional and dramatic moments that once captivated millions across India every night at 10 PM. Fans flooded the comments with nostalgic messages, declaring the show one of the finest in television history. Recently, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi made a comeback to Indian television with its second season, integrating Om and Parvati from Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki.

One of the promotional videos released by the host channel showcased Mihir and Tulsi, alongside Om and Parvati, interacting in a single frame, evoking a wave of nostalgia among Indian television audiences.

For those unfamiliar, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki first aired on 16th October 2000 on Star Plus and concluded on 9th October 2008, after a remarkable eight-year run.

The show also featured talents like Ali Asgar, Achint Kaur, Rinku Dhawan, Ashlesha Sawant, Shweta Kawatra, Mohan Bhandari, and many others in significant roles.

–IANS