India, July 30 -- Actor Smriti Irani is back on television with her iconic show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The show premiered on 29 July, and fans have been overwhelmed with nostalgia upon seeing it return. While many assume it was Ektaa Kapoor who cast Smriti as Tulsi, the producer recently revealed that it was actually her mother, Shobha Kapoor, who insisted on Smriti being chosen for the role.

Just before the show's premiere on Star Plus, Ektaa and Smriti held a live session on the channel's official Instagram page, during which Ektaa shared an interesting anecdote about how Smriti was cast.

She revealed that her mother had spotted Smriti on another show and was struck by her beauty. "Meri mom ne Smriti ko ek show mein dekha tha...