Among the channel`s crown jewels stands Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, a show that continues to capture hearts even in its new season. With unexpected twists, emotional turns, and daily doses of high-voltage drama, the series keeps audiences glued to their screens.
Smriti Irani, who plays the iconic role of Tulsi Virani in the show, reflected on the magnitude of this unprecedented initiative, saying, “It’s truly overwhelming to see a global personality like Bill Gates join us in addressing an issue that is often left unspoken but is so vital, maternal and child health. This collaboration shows how entertainment can be a powerful platform to spark meaningful dialogue and create real change.”
She shared how this is not just a crossover but a powerful step towards using entertainment as a platform to create awareness, saying, “This marks a historic moment in Indian entertainment. For far too long, women`s and children’s health has remained on the margins of mainstream dialogue. This initiative is a powerful step toward changing that.”
Smriti Irani talks about her collaboration
On her collaboration with Bill Gates, she added, “I am extremely proud that in the past 3 months we have taken up issues such as body shaming, aging, harassment at workplace, issues of false cases with regards to dowry and now a very important message on maternal and child health has been taken up — and we have a global voice lending support, namely Bill Gates.”
In the promo, fans see Smriti Irani aka Tulsi talking on a video call; to the viewer`s surprise, it is Bill Gates on the other side. Bill greets Tulsi by saying `Jai Shree Krishna` on the call, which left the fans impressed.
Fans reaction to the collaboration
Netizens even penned a heartfelt note thanking Ektaa Kapoor and Smriti Irani for taking Indian Television industry global with Bill Gates` appearance on the show. A fan wrote, “From portraying the real struggles of a woman gaining weight, to showing the upbringing and mentality of kids, the harsh words from a husband, and the courage to take a stand for what’s right…every bit feels powerful and relatable. The way you’ve also blended messages around maternity, vaccination, and women’s health shows true vision and social responsibility. This is what 25 years of kyunki celebration looks like. (Btw, pls stop the Pari track.)”
It will be exciting to watch Bill Gates on the show as he joins Tulsi to deliver an empowering message on maternal and child health, marking a truly inspiring and unforgettable moment in television history.
