India, Oct. 19 -- After 17 years, Ektaa Kapoor's iconic show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi returned to television this year. The show was pitted against Rupali Ganguly's hit series Anupamaa, which consistently secures the top position on the TRP charts. However, in a recent interview, Smriti Irani dismissed Anupamaa as competition to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, and her comments have left the Anupamaa cast disappointed.

Several cast members from Anupamaa reacted to Smriti's interview clip and expressed their disapproval. Actor Alpana Buch, who plays Baa in the show, said, "Honourable Smriti ji, this was not expected from you." Actor Milloni Kapadia, who portrays Kinjal, wrote, "Breaks my heart to see our love not getting reciprocated...