Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi co-stars Smriti Irani and Jaya Bhattacharya reunite for Dussehra; Ektaa Kapoor, Mandira Bedi react

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi remains a favorite among television viewers and is regarded as one of the iconic shows in Indian television history. The series helped turn actors like Smriti Irani, Mouni Roy and several others into household names. Recently, two popular actors from the show reunited on the occasion of Dussehra.
Smriti Irani and Jaya Bhattacharya, known for their roles as Tulsi and Payal in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, came together on Saturday, October 12, to send their Dussehra 2024 wishes. The post garnered reactions from internet users, including notable figures like Ektaa Kapoor and Mandira Bedi.
Smriti and Jaya beamed with joy as they took a selfie in front of an idol of Lord Vishnu. The caption read, "On Dussehra the Good, the bad and the epic drama #kyunkityoharsabkehain @jaya.bhattacharya #puraniyadein #dost (sic)."

Mandira Bedi humorously asked, "Where am I?" while Ekta Kapoor chimed in with, "Payal and Tulsi (sic)." One user fondly recalled, "Oh my God, we disliked Payal so much because she troubled you! Later, she became your reel daughter's mother-in-law. Good old days, and we were so invested in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (sic)." Other social media users expressed their love for the duo and shared their Dussehra 2024 wishes.
It was a series that achieved some of the highest TRP ratings for a considerable period, inspiring over 30 TV shows in the same genre and setting a stereotype for nearly all the productions in the following 10-12 years. This successful daily soap aired for an impressive eight years, from July 2000 to November 2008.
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi an iconic Indian television show celebrated for its dramatic family relationships. The righteous protagonist, Tulsi, portrayed by Smriti Irani, frequently found herself in conflict with Payal, the cunning antagonist played by Jaya Bhattacharya, resulting in captivating drama.