Smriti Irani denies association with Kyunki 2 spin-off, warns against misuse of personality

Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani made her much-awaited comeback on television with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. The show has been ruling the TRP charts ever since it went on air. As per the latest reports about a spin-off of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, titled Kyunki Rishton Ke Bhi Roop Badalte Hain, Smriti Irani has firmly shut down the speculation. The actor-politician clarified she is not associated with any such project and warned against unauthorised use of her name and image.

Smriti Irani shuts down rumours KSBKBT spin-off

An Instagram page reported that KSBKBT 2's spin-off is being planned with the title Kyunki Rishton Ke Bhi Roop Badalte Hain. The post suggested that the show is likely to bring a "modern perspective to evolving relationships," which will centre around the life and journey of Vrinda and Angad, played by Tanisha Mehta and Rohit Suchanti.

Reacting to this speculation, Smriti Irani wrote, "May want to check PR content with authorities that have IP rights. I am not associated with any other show except Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. No spin-off program is authorised for my engagement legally, which entitles use of my image and/or personality. Do check so that viewers are not misinformed."

About the show's sequel

Talking about Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, the reprise version, the second season of the show, went on air after 25 years of its debut in August 2025. Smriti Irani reprised the role of Tulsi, while Amar Upadhyay is seen essaying the role of Mihir. For the uninitiated, Mihir and Tulsi were considered to be the most iconic on-screen couple back in the 2000s. The previous season, which aired from June 2000 to November 2008, had a run of eight years, making it the longest-running show of that time.

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2, along with Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay, also stars actors Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Shakti Anand, Ritu Seth, Ketaki Dave, and Komolika Guhathakurta, with each one of them reprising their roles on the show. It has also roped in a new cast that includes Rohit Suchanti, Shagun Sharma, Aman Gandhi, Tanisha Mehta, Prachi Singh, and Ankit Bhatia.