Does 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' Season 2 Capture the Original Magic?

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Key Takeaways
- Return of a classic: 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' is back after 25 years.
- Nostalgic elements: The premiere evokes memories of the original series.
- Familiar cast: Key characters reprise their roles.
- New characters: Fresh faces join the iconic ensemble.
- Family dynamics: The plot continues to explore complex family relationships.
Mumbai, July 29 (NationPress) The anticipation has finally come to an end! After a lengthy hiatus of 25 years, the much-anticipated second season of one of India's most beloved television dramas, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, has made its debut.
The inaugural scene features Smriti Irani, portraying Tulsi Virani, tending to the sacred Tulsi plant while praying for her family's prosperity, saying, "Tulsi Maiya aapni kyipa mere parivaar pe banaye rakhna."
The creators have chosen to mirror the original series, which also commenced with Baa appealing to Tulsi Maiya for her family's blessings.
This episode is notably set against the backdrop of Tulsi and Mihir Virani's wedding anniversary, echoing the original season's focus on Baa's birthday, where Mihir caught everyone off guard by wishing her.
It appears the creators are deliberately aiming to stir the audience’s nostalgia.
The second season brings back Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay as Tulsi and Mihir Virani. Hiten Tejwani reprises his role as Karan, joined by Gauri Pradhan as Nandini, Shakti Anand as Mansukh, Ritu Seth as Shobha, Ketaki Dave as Daksha, and Kamalika Guha Thakurta as Gayatri.
In addition to the familiar cast, they have introduced new talent, including Aman Gandhi, Rohit Suchanti, Shagun Sharma, Tanisha Mehta, Prachi Singh, and Ankit Bhatia.
The premiere episode reveals that while everyone adores Tulsi, Gayatri harbors doubts about her true intentions.
With just the first episode aired on Tuesday, it remains to be seen if Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 can rekindle the connection with its audience, 25 years later.