Mumbai: Tech magnate and philanthropist Bill Gates is all set to make a virtual appearance in the beloved Indian television drama Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, starring Smriti Irani reprising her iconic role as Tulsi.
A newly released promo by StarPlus shows Gates greeting Tulsi with a warm “Jai Shri Krishna” over a video call, to which Irani responds with visible excitement. The Microsoft co-founder, known for his calm and composed demeanour, replies, “Thank you, Tulsi ji.”
Sharing the teaser on Instagram, StarPlus wrote:
“Iss baar #KyunkiSaasBhiKabhiBahuThi ke beech, ek naya rishta jud raha hai—sehat ka, samvedna ka, aur badlaav ka. Aur iss kahani mein jude hain duniya ke sabse bade changemaker—Bill Gates. Do alag duniyaan, ek hi maqsad: maa aur bachche ki sehat har ghar tak pahunchani hai. Dekhiye Mr Bill Gates aur humari Tulsi ke vichaar, aaj raat 10:30 baje, sirf #StarPlus aur #Hotstar par.”
The collaboration between the global tech visionary and India’s most iconic television matriarch has created a buzz among fans, who are eagerly anticipating the unique crossover.
The second season of the show, which premiered on July 29, 2025, continues to capture audiences with its blend of nostalgia and contemporary storytelling, offering new perspectives from the Shanti Niketan household.
Reflecting on her return, Smriti Irani said, “Coming back to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is more than reprising a character—it’s revisiting a story that shaped Indian television and left an imprint on my life. I hope this next chapter honours the legacy of Kyunki while showing the power of storytelling to inspire change and empathy.”
The original Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, which aired from 2000 to 2008, revolutionised Indian television under Ektaa Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, becoming a cultural phenomenon that defined an era of family dramas.