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Smriti Irani, known for her role as Tulsi in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, has started shooting for the show’s second season with Z+ security.
Smriti Irani will be back in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2.
Former Union Minister Smriti Irani, who became a household name as Tulsi in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, has reportedly begun shooting for the second season of the iconic show. According to a report, the actress-turned-politician is returning to acting after a long break, and this time, she’s filming under Z+ security.
The new season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi has been in the news for the last few months, with fans eagerly waiting for an official announcement. Now, it looks like the cameras are finally rolling, and Smriti is back on set.
A source told India Forums that security on the sets is very strict. Mobile phones are being taped to avoid any leaks, and extra precautions are in place to ensure everything runs smoothly. With Z+ security, the highest level of protection in India, Smriti is being guarded closely during the shoot.
The source said, “The mobile phones of everyone on the sets, excluding Amar (Upadhyay) sir, Smriti ma’am and Ekta (Kapoor) ma’am will be taped. Everyone will be barred from using their mobile phones. Smriti is also shooting with Z Plus security, and everyone on the sets will have to adhere to the strict security protocols laid.”
Smriti Irani first played Tulsi Virani over two decades ago, and her character went on to become one of the most loved on Indian television. The show air from 2000 to 2008. The show was co-produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor under their banner Balaji Telefilms.
Smriti Irani began her political journey in 2003 when she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She served as the Union Minister for Human Resource Development from 2014 to 2016. After that, she took charge as the Union Minister for Textiles, a role she held from 2016 to 2021.
Smriti Irani also held the position of Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting from 2017 to 2018. In 2019, she was appointed as the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, a post she held until 2024.
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