KSBKBT 2 Actor Akashdeep Saigal On Reunion With Smriti Irani: She's The Pillar, I'm Fire - EXCLUSIVE

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Saigal has made his much-awaited comeback to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. The actor, who was earlier seen as Ansh Gujral and Eklavya, has returned as Riyansh aka Rio. His character was recently introduced in the Ektaa Kapoor show. After Akashdeep Saigal made his comeback, Zoom did an exclusive interview with the actor. In conversation with us, the actor reflected on his reunion with Smriti Irani, who plays Tulsi Virani in KSBKBT 2. Akashdeep also discussed the big confrontation scene between Riyansh and Tulsi on the show.

Akashdeep Saigal on reunion with Smriti Irani on KSBKBT 2

Speaking exclusively to us, Akashdeep opened up about reuniting with Smriti Irani after a long time. The actor described their reunion as 'two masters returning to the ring'. "There’s a shorthand, a professional rhythm that you only get with a certain level of experience. We don’t need to 'act' the tension; we command the space. She’s the pillar, and I’m the fire~when we’re in a frame together, the energy is undeniable," said Akashdeep.

We further asked the actor about his big confrontation scene with Smriti Irani aka Tulsi in the show. For the unversed, the actor's Rio questioned Tulsi for slapping his father, Karan (Hiten Tejwani). When Tulsi saw Riyansh, she was shocked. Speaking about the brief given to them, Akashdeep revealed that the brief was about 'dominance'. The actor added that they wanted the audience to feel the shift in the room."It was about two titans standing their ground. I didn't play Rio as a grandson; I played him as a man who understands his power of love. We let the performance do the heavy lifting. That’s the hallmark of professional acting-knowing when to let the aura speak for you," he mentioned.

Akashdeep Saigal talks about audience reaction

Continuing the conversation, Akashdeep reflected on audience reaction to his KSBKBT 2 comeback. The actor shared that the energy has been electric, something which he expected. He feels that when an artist gives audience pure and unfiltered truth to the audience, they vibrate with the energy.

"They aren’t just seeing a character; they’re witnessing the return of an archetype they’ve missed for 16 years. It seems to be a 'superstar spirit' resonance-a connection that goes beyond the screen and hits the audience’s in the soul," he said and signed off. Meanwhile, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 airs daily at 10:30 pm on Star Plus and the episodes also stream on JioHotstar.