Rupali Ganguly breaks silence on ‘Anupamaa’ vs ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’

As excitement builds over the return of ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’, fans can’t help but compare it to the current TV favorite ‘Anupamaa’. But Rupali Ganguly, who plays the lead role in ‘Anupamaa’, has finally spoken out, and she’s not here for the comparisons.

In a recent chat with ‘Telly Talk India’, Rupali shared her thoughts in a humble and respectful way. “It’s Ekta ji’s greatness that she is saying such kind things,” she said. “’Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ is pure nostalgia. For all of us, it’s a proud moment that the show is returning to our channel. I honestly don’t understand how anyone can compare ‘Anupamaa’ to ‘Kyunki’.”

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Rupali’s response was full of admiration for the iconic show by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor. She clearly respects the legacy of ‘Kyunki’, which ruled television screens from 2000 to 2008 and gave Indian TV one of its most memorable characters, Tulsi Virani, played by Smriti Irani.

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While ‘Anupamaa’ continues to lead the TRP charts today, ‘Kyunki’ holds a special place in people’s hearts. It was one of the first daily soaps to become a national obsession, and Tulsi’s journey from daughter-in-law to the strong matriarch of the Virani family became a household story.

‘Anupamaa’, started in July 2020, and has struck a chord with today’s audience. It shows the story of a homemaker who finds her own voice after years of being taken for granted.

The show has evolved with new generations entering the picture, with Rupali now sharing screen space with newer actors like Adrija Roy and Shivam Khajuria.

Though both shows are family dramas around strong female leads, their themes and timelines are very different. ‘Kyunki’ captured the imagination of viewers in the early 2000s, while ‘Anupamaa’ speaks to the modern-day woman trying to balance family, identity, and independence.