Gujarati Kyunki shows Bihar's Chhath for first time in 25 years. But there's a catch

For over 25 years, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, one of the most loved Hindi daily soaps in India, has regularly featured Gujarat's festivals and traditions. Navratri and Janmashtami have remained among the biggest celebrations on the show, often doubling up as backdrops for major twists in the drama.

Things took a different turn in the latest episode. Ektaa Kapoor, the producer of Kyunki Saas Bhi Bahu Thi, found a way to weave The Vvaan song Chhathi Maiya into the narrative. Kapoor has also produced the film, which stars Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia in the lead roles.

In the episode, Smriti Irani's Tulsi imagines herself and her daughters-in-law celebrating Chhath Puja together. Soon after, Gauri Pradhan, who plays Nandini Virani on the show, shared pictures from her first Chhath Puja celebrations on the sets.

The sequence shows the women dressed in traditional red outfits and taking part in the rituals. However, it is part of Tulsi's imagination and does not show the Virani women actually celebrating Chhath together as The Vvaan song plays in the background.

This is the first time that the show, which showcases a Gujarati family, is seen celebrating a Bihari festival.

The emotional moment comes as Tulsi continues to worry about Mihir. Sushila reassures her that God is on their side and that things will eventually work out. Tulsi remains hopeful that Mihir will return home and decides to observe the 36-hour nirjala (without water) fast for him.

After the episode's Chhath sequence, Gauri Pradhan shared a glimpse of her own festive celebrations from the sets of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.

Gauri posted a picture with co-stars Ravee Gupta and Prachi Singh. All three were dressed in traditional red outfits for Chhath. Gauri was seen in the centre in a red saree, with traditional jewellery and her dupatta covering her head. Ravee, who plays Damini Virani, and Prachi, who plays Munni Virani, posed alongside her.

The three actors were also seen sporting festive sindoor looks. Sharing the picture on Instagram, Gauri wrote, “My first ever Chhath Pooja #kksbkt2”.

Gauri plays Nandini Virani, who is married to Karan Virani, played by her real-life husband Hiten Tejwani. Ravee Gupta plays Damini Virani, while Prachi Singh plays Munni Virani, an IPS officer and Tulsi and Mihir's daughter-in-law.

Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi premiered on July 3, 2000, and became one of the most popular Hindi television shows of its time. The original series centred on Tulsi Virani and the influential Virani family and ran for more than eight years before ending in November 2008.

The show returned with its second season in July 2025, 25 years after the original series began. Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay returned as Tulsi and Mihir, while several actors from the original cast, including Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan, reprised their roles.

Meanwhile, The Vvaan , starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, is set to hit cinemas on September 25.- EndsPublished By: shweta keshriPublished On: Sep 24, 2026 17:03 IST