19 December,2025 06:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ekta Kapoor
Television producer Ekta Kapoor has finally shared her perspective on the much-discussed leap in Star Plus' most popular show, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, offering clarity on the creative intent behind the narrative shift. As one of Indian television's most iconic shows undergoes a significant transition, Kapoor emphasises that the leap is rooted in emotional realism rather than dramatic finality.
According to Ekta Kapoor, the decision to introduce a leap was driven by the desire to reflect how relationships transform over time. Rather than treating the shift as an end to familiar journeys, she views it as a natural progression that mirrors real life, where bonds evolve, distance grows, and emotions take on new meanings.
Sharing her thoughts, Ekta Kapoor said, "As a storyteller, for me, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi has always meant exploring relationships as they grow, fracture, and transform with time. When I thought about bringing this leap into the narrative, the intention was never to close chapters, but to allow the story to breathe and evolve with its characters. I wanted to reflect the realities of long-term relationships - how love changes shape, how misunderstandings leave scars, and how emotional distance can quietly enter lives."
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi has long been celebrated for redefining Indian television narratives, and the upcoming episodes promise a refreshed perspective without losing the essence that made the show a cultural phenomenon.
Tune in to watch Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi from Monday-Friday at 10:30 PM, only on Star Plus.
A few months ago, Ekta Kapoor shared her reason behind bringing the show back. In a long post, she mentioned, "Why Kyunki, why now? When the 25th year of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was approaching and the idea of relaunching it surfaced, my first reaction was a firm no. Why would I want to shake up nostalgia? You can never compete with nostalgia. It always remains supreme. How I remember my childhood and how it really was, will always be different.
Also, the television space has changed. Once dependent on 9 cities, audiences now consume content in fragments, scattered across platforms. Would this shake the legacy of Kyunki, the iconic TRP no one ever achieved before and after? But was that truly the legacy of the show? Was it just a show with high numbers?
Research carried out by an international body once concluded that the show gave a voice to women in Indian homes. Between 2000 and 2005, for the first time, women began participating in family discussions, a shift deeply influenced by Indian television, especially Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki."
