Overview

• Balaji Telefilms shared the recreated Tulsi–Mihir ‘sindoor/thali’ scene on social media with the caption “25 saal baad…,” prompting a surge of nostalgic reactions.
• The sequence mirrors the early‑2000s moment where Tulsi bumps into Mihir and colour from her plate marks his kurta, a callback widely hailed by longtime viewers.
• The limited-run reboot, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, premiered on July 29, 2025, and airs on Star Plus with episodes available on JioHotstar.
• Early ratings were strong, with reports citing a week-one TRP of about 2.3 and a premiere near 2.5, said to have outpaced several established shows.
• Smriti Irani framed her return as a personal and cultural homecoming, saying the role connected her to millions of homes and a generation’s memories.