Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi: Ektaa Kapoor Celebrates 2000 Episodes Of Smriti Irani Show In Emotional Note

On January 11, 2026, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi achieved an iconic milestone, completing 2,000 episodes and celebrating 25 years since it first premiered on Indian television. Launched in 2000, the show quickly became a staple of prime-time viewing, drawing audiences with its compelling portrayal of family dynamics, traditions, and conflicts. Over the decades, its characters, storylines, and iconic theme music have become deeply ingrained in Indian pop culture, creating a lasting connection with viewers across generations. Its revival in 2025 introduced the beloved story to a new generation. Over the years, the drama captured viewers’ hearts with its focus on family relationships, loyalty, love, and conflict. On Sunday, January 11, the show completed

2,000 episodes and to celebrate the milestone, the show's producer Ektaa Kapoor took to social media to pen a special note thanking the cast and crew of the show.

Ektaa Kapoor celebrates 2000 episodes of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi

In a detailed note, Ektaa Kapoor wrote, "It took us 25 years to complete 2000! Just for completing this milestone, we decided to bring the 25 year old show back ! Thank you, everyone esp mum Amar Smriti Rajubhai tanu Anantika Sidharth Varun Prabhjot Shweta Dheeraj and rest of the team at Balaji n kyunki , thank you! I’d like to thank everyone at Star !" She added, "Uday Sir Kevin sir sumanto Deepak Ajay n team@star ! It’s a short journey for the show… we wanted it that way ! But . We have extended this 2000 beyond ! For a few more episodes! Thank you for the love eternally Grateful JAI MATA DI JAI SHREE KRISHNA JAI BALAJI." Along with the heartfelt note, Ektaa Kapoor also posted a throwback video featuring the show's stars and iconic scenes from the long-running daily soap.Take a look:

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About Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi

The show's iconic theme song and central characters have left a lasting imprint, becoming cultural touchstones referenced even today. While other shows have crossed high episode counts, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi stands out for its 25-year journey, reflecting its ability to evolve with changing audience preferences while maintaining its core narrative.The 2025 revival brought the story back to television, aiming to engage both long-time fans and newer audiences. Speaking on the milestone, Ekta Kapoor, Joint Managing Director and Creative Director of Balaji Telefilms, said, “This milestone belongs as much to the viewers who stood by us as it does to every writer, actor, technician, and partner who grew with us.”With 2,000 episodes under its belt, the show’s legacy as one of India’s most beloved family dramas remains firmly intact.