Mumbai: Bill Gates, founder of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and former CEO of Microsoft, will be seen making a special appearance in one of the upcoming episodes of Smriti Irani starrer ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2’.
On Thursday, the makers shared a promo video of the episode, which left fans in awe.
In the video, Bill Gates can be seen warmly greeting Smriti Irani’s iconic character Tulsi by saying “Jai Shri Krishna” over a virtual call.
While sharing the promo on Instagram, the StarPlus team wrote, “This time, a new relationship is being added to the story of #Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi – of health, compassion, and change. And in this story, the world’s biggest changemaker – Bill Gates is associated with one thought: every mother and every child should be safe and healthy. Two different worlds, with the same purpose – the health of the mother and the child, to reach every home. To know the views of Mr. Bill Gates and our Tulsi on this topic, watch #KyunkiSaasBhiKabhiBahuthi,
Tonight at 10:30 PM only on #StarPlus & #Hotstar.”
Smriti Irani as Tulsi welcomed Bill Gates with “Jai Shri Krishna”, to which the billionaire philanthropist replied, “Namaste Tulsi ji, Jai Shri Krishna.”
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Smriti is then heard saying, “It feels great to know that you are connecting with my family directly from America. We all are eagerly waiting for you).” To which, the Microsoft co-founder replied, “Thank you Tulsi ji.”
Smriti was then heard saying, “It feels great to know that you are joining my family straight from America. We are all eagerly waiting for you. (It feels great to know that you are joining my family from America. We all look forward to seeing you).”
To this the Microsoft co-founder warmly replied, “Thank you, Tulsi ji.”
With the teaser out, fans are buzzing with excitement over the unexpected collaboration between the tech icon and the hit Indian drama.
The first episode of the second season of this iconic show aired on July 29, 2025, which left fans emotional as it transported them to the early 2000s. Since then social media has been flooded with daily updates, fan theories and nostalgia from the world of Shanti Niketan.
On reprising her iconic character, Smriti had earlier said in a press note, “Returning to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is not just a step back in a role, but a return to a story that redefined Indian television and reshaped my own life. It gave me more than commercial success; it gave me a connect with millions of homes, a place in the emotional fabric of a generation.”
“In the 25 years since then, I have worked on two powerful platforms – media and public policy – each with its own impact, each demanding a different kind of commitment. Today, I stand at a crossroads where experience meets emotions and creativity meets conviction. I return not just as an actor but as a person who believes in the power of storytelling to bring about change, preserve culture and build empathy. Is. By contributing to this next chapter, I hope to honor that legacy because—and help shape a future where India’s creative industries are not only celebrated, but truly empowered,” he added.
The show, which began airing in 2000, soon became a household name. It ran for eight years and ruled the TRP charts for most of the time.
Created by Ekta Kapoor and produced under her banner, Balaji Telefilms, the show was a huge hit among the audiences and played a big role in shaping Indian TV dramas.