Television producer Ektaa Kapoor turned emotional on 20 October 2026 as the curtains came down on 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2', the sequel to one of Indian television's most iconic sagas. Sharing a heartfelt video montage from the show, Kapoor said the franchise has been central to shaping her identity as a creator.

Ektaa's Farewell Message

Posting a video montage of glimpses from the show, Ektaa Kapoor captioned her post: 'Last ep of Kyuki today! Some goodbyes are hard but there is love in my heart for Kyuki forever. It's made me who I am. It's time to say bye to the show that we were to do for 167 eps but ended up doing for 450 eps. Love always for my Kyuki. Until we meet again.'

The candid admission underscores just how personally invested Kapoor remains in the franchise — not merely as a business property but as the creative foundation of her career. The original 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', which first aired in 2000, ran for over two decades and became a landmark of Indian prime-time drama.

A Show That Outlived Its Own Blueprint

Notably, the sequel was originally commissioned for just 167 episodes, but audience demand and strong viewership pushed the run all the way to 450 episodes — nearly three times the initial plan. This kind of organic extension is rare in the current Indian television landscape, where streaming competition has reshaped audience retention patterns.

This comes amid a broader resurgence of nostalgia-driven content on Indian television, with legacy franchises being revived to tap audiences who grew up with the originals. 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2' has been one of the more successful such bets.

Cast Members Bid Emotional Goodbye

Actor Sumeet Sachdev, who played the beloved character Gautam 'Gomzy' Virani in the drama, also posted a video from the set on his official handle, visibly moved by the wrap-up. In his video, Sachdev said: 'We are shooting the final scene, our final scene of Kyunki Saas. So it's a wrap up day, we are getting a little emotional. It's been a long journey, it's been lovely and all of you have been with us on this journey. So a big shout out to all of you. Thank you so much for all the love for our show and for my character. So from Gomzi, this is goodbye and until we meet again, cheers.'

Sachdev, who became a household name through the franchise, used the moment to directly thank the show's loyal fan base for the affection showered on his character throughout the run.

Legacy of the 'Kyunki' Franchise

The original 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', produced under Ektaa Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms banner, is widely credited with defining the template of the Indian family drama genre. Its return as a sequel was closely watched by the industry as a test of whether classic IP could resonate with a changed television audience. The 450-episode run suggests it did. With the sequel now concluded, the spotlight turns to what Balaji Telefilms charts next for the franchise.