Actress Raavee Gupta has praised her Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi co-star Smriti Irani as a 'thorough professional', adding that the veteran actress-turned-politician never lets her political stature overshadow her conduct on set. Raavee made the remarks in a recent interview, offering a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the final chapter of one of Indian television's most iconic shows.

What Raavee Said About Smriti Irani

Describing Smriti as 'friendly and warm', Raavee said, 'She never brings her political image or stature onto the set. She is a very simple and straightforward person. I have never seen her carry herself with any airs.' Raavee emphasised that despite Smriti's towering profile in national politics, there was no trace of that world on the set of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.

The show, which returned as a finite series, stars Smriti Irani in her signature role as Tulsi — a character widely regarded as one of the most recognisable in Hindi television history. Raavee noted that the character has taken on a life of its own, far beyond any single season or run.

Emotional Final Days on Set

Raavee revealed that the cast was informed from the outset that the revived show would be a finite run, so the eventual wrap-up did not come as a surprise. However, knowing the end was near did little to soften the emotional weight of the final days.

'When we entered the final few days of shooting, we were aware that we would soon wrap up. However, the day we shot the Diwali sequence was particularly emotional. The atmosphere on the set was different. Everyone was relatively quiet. Of course, there was happiness, but there was also a strong sense that something was coming to an end. Everyone was a little sad,' she said.

Smriti Irani's Reaction to the Show Ending

Raavee described Smriti's reaction to the show going off air as deeply emotional. 'Her character has become iconic, and she is Tulsi. I have seen several reels from the last day of the shoot, and I think everyone was teary-eyed, including her. The show has been such a significant part of her career and her life. It was certainly a very profound moment,' Raavee explained.

Notably, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi originally aired from 2000 to 2008 on Star Plus, becoming a cultural phenomenon and launching Smriti Irani into household recognition before her transition into politics. The show's revival and subsequent conclusion mark the end of a sentimental arc for an entire generation of Indian television viewers.

What This Moment Represents

The farewell to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is not merely the end of a TV show — it is the closing of a chapter that defined early 2000s Indian prime-time television. For Smriti Irani, who went on to serve as a Union Cabinet minister, it also represents a full-circle moment, returning to the role that first made her a public figure. As the curtain falls on the show, its cultural legacy appears firmly intact.