Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: Is Smriti Irani Using a Body Double? Viewers React

The iconic Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is back on TV screens after years, this time with its much-anticipated Season 2. The show, which once defined an era of Indian television, has returned with a fresh storyline and its family dynamic, which made it a household name. Fans were thrilled to see Smriti Irani in her legendary role as Tulsi Virani but recent buzz around the show has taken a slightly different turn.Speculations are making rounds that Smriti Irani is using a body double for several scenes in Kyunki 2. According to a report by The Indian Express, the actress has been shooting for the show separately, and for scenes involving the rest of the family, a body double is used in her place. This arrangement did not go unnoticed by viewers. Clips from the show sparked chatter online, and before long, Smriti became a trending topic on X (formerly known as Twitter).Some netizens questioned why she was being paid such a hefty amount if she was filming separately. One viewer wrote, “Glad that everyone is noticing this! For what is she charging 14L for? For shooting separately for like half an episode? It looks like people are talking to the wall, and then she is shown separately despite being in front!”Neither Smriti Irani nor the makers of Kyunki 2 have responded to the speculations so far.Meanwhile, the show continues to pull in curious viewers who want to see if Season 2 can match the magic of the original. The original Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi aired from 2000 to 2008 and had around 1,833 episodes, making it one of the longest-running Indian TV dramas. In contrast, Season 2 is expected to have a limited run. In an earlier interview, Smriti expressed how special the show’s comeback is to her. “Humare show ne itihaas racha television ke liye. Log kehte hai history doesn’t repeat itself; well, I guess we have defeated that. Itihaas humne dohraya,” she said, reflecting on how the iconic drama has once again found its way to the audience.The latest episode of Kyunki 2 continues to explore the Virani family dynamics, with new twists and turns keeping fans engaged. Whether the body double rumours die down or get addressed, the chatter around the show is unlikely to fade anytime soon.