Overview
- Several Anupamaa actors publicly criticized Smriti Irani after she said she does not view the show as competition to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2.
- Cast members including Alpana Buch, Milloni Kapadia, Jaswir Kaur, Zalak Desai, Shiwani Chakraborty and Krutika Desai posted comments defending Rupali Ganguly and calling for respectful rivalry.
- In the India Today interview, Irani cited her earlier show's eight-year run at No. 1 and referenced her long political career to argue the comparison was unfair.
- Week-40 TRP data reported by outlets shows Anupamaa leading with 2.3, narrowly ahead of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 at 2.2.
- Reports note that Rupali Ganguly has not issued a public response to Irani's remarks as of the latest coverage.