Anupamaa: Smriti Irani Addresses Rumours Of TV Comeback After 15 Years In Rupali Ganguly's Show

Rupali Ganguly and Gaurav Khanna starring Anupamaa has been making headlines since the announcement of its major time leap. The daily soup premiered in 2020 has been a fan favourite and consistently topped the TRP ratings. After three leaps, the latest jump spans 10 to 15 years. This leap introduces a fresh storyline, along with a new cast. The makers have confirmed Shivam Khajuria and Alisha Parveen as the new lead actors. As the buzz around other cast members continues, many names are coming up with speculations. Recently rumours swirled, that Smriti Irani was expected to enter Anupamaa. However, the actress-turned-politician debugged the claims.

Is Smriti Irani to play a special cameo in Rupali Ganguly’s Anupamaa?

Smriti Irani had previously captivated audiences with her iconic portrayal of Tulsi Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi but left the industry in 2012 to pursue a career in politics. Since the last few days, rumours about her return to television have surfaced. Some time back, a media portal, TellyChakkar, took to Instagram to share a post, which read, “Smriti Irani To Have A Special Cameo In The Show Anupama Post Generation Leap?” 

Some reports also speculated that she would return to TV after a 15-year gap. As the buzz grows, Smriti Irani addressed these claims by responding to a social media post, calling it “Fake News.”

This confirms that she has no plans to return to television for now. Meanwhile, Anupamaa viewers can look forward to dramatic twists following the recent time jump.

What do we know about Anupamaa's generational leap?

The show will star Rupali Ganguly alongside Alisha Parveen and Shivam Khajuria in lead roles for a new part. Rupali's show Anupamaa, inspired by the Bengali series Sreemoyee, follows Anupama's new journey as she searches for her grown-up daughter, Aadhya. 

Produced by Rajan and Deepa Shahi under Director's Kut Productions, it airs on Star Plus.