Updated On: 04 July, 2023 03:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi completed 23 years on July 3. On the occasion, Ektaa shared a story behind the making of the show

Ektaa Kapoor and Smriti Irani
On July 3, 2023, the show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thii' completed 23 years. The show created by TV czarina Ektaa Kapoor changed the game for Indian television. Recently, Kapoor shared that she tore actress-turned-politician Smriti Irani's contract, days before hiring her to play the iconic role of Tulsi Virani in the soap 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thii'.
As she was celebrating 23 years of the popular show, Ekta took to Instagram and shared a glimpse of the show. The ace producer also recalled tearing up a contract in Irani's name after looking at her tape recording for a different show.