Rupali Ganguly: How can you compare Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi to Anupamaa?

Updated On: 30 July, 2025 06:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Anupamaa`s Rupali Ganguly reveals there is no comparison between Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and her show, she even shared that she is grateful to Ektaa Kapoor for her kind words

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Rupali Ganguly Smriti Irani

When it was revealed that Ektaa Kapoor`s favourite show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, would return to television on its 25th anniversary, fans felt a surge of nostalgia. Watching Smriti Irani reprise her role as Tulsi Virani alongside Amar Upadhyay, Hiten Tejwani, and Gauri Pradhan was reminiscent of a warm hug from childhood. Aside from nostalgia, netizens were eager to see how Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi`s revival would compete with Rupali Ganguly`s Anupamaa, which is now dominating television. Rupali, also known as Anupamaa, has finally broken her silence on the repeated comparisons.

Rupali reacts to the comparisons

Before Rupali Ganguly, Ektaa Kapoor, and Hiten Tejwani had already responded to netizens putting Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi against Anupamaa. Ektaa said it was `uncalled for` and went on to label Rupali a star and her show `number one`. Rupali spoke with Telly Talk India on the ongoing debate and Ektaa`s statement. She said, “Ektaa ji ka badhapan hai ki woh itni achi achi baatein kar rahi hai. Yeh sach hi hai. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is nostalgia. Hum sab ke liye badi garv ki baat hai ki woh humare channel pe show wapas aa raha hai. I don’t understand how you can compare Anupamaa with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.”

Here`s how Ektaa had reacted

Earlier, Ektaa had mentioned, "Yesterday I was watching some videos of Anupamaa having a problem as Kyunki is coming. I felt that was in such bad taste. She [Rupali] is such a big star. Anupamaa, the show, the creator Rajan… has done what nobody else could do in the last seven years. They will continue to be number 1. They should continue to be number 1."

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