Exclusive – Raavee Gupta says Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 brought her back into the spotlight; Calls Smriti Irani ‘Incredible’

Raavee Gupta has mixed emotions as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 comes to an end. While the actor knew that the show was always planned as a finite series, she is happy with how it has been received and how her character’s journey has unfolded. For her, the show has been an important part of her professional journey, bringing her back into the spotlight after a gap and giving her an opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces.Talking about the show’s end, Raavee says, “I have mixed emotions about Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as the show went off-air last night. We all knew it was going to be a finite series and that it would end at some point, but it is bittersweet. I am happy with the way the show has been received and how my character has been received. I am also happy with the way the character arc has been portrayed.”Recalling her journey on the show, the actor says the time spent with the cast and crew remains among her most cherished memories. She adds, “Some of my most memorable moments have been on the set, especially when the whole cast is present or when we have combination scenes. We have had great camaraderie, bonding and friendship. It was also so easy to reconnect with everyone after so many years. That is one of the biggest takeaways for me. The last day of shoot was quite emotional for everyone. I have spent so much time on the sets and I guess it’s natural to feel that vacuum.We have built a bond that we will cherish, and I hope we continue to stay in touch.”

Ravee calls Smriti Irani an incredible lady

Raavee also speaks warmly about working with Smriti Irani and says that the actor and politician is someone she genuinely looks up to. “Smriti is such an incredible lady. She is someone I really look up to. She is so driven, passionate and focused on every aspect of her work. I really admire the way she pays attention to details and remembers the little things. She is also very warm, and that is something I will always cherish,” she says.For Raavee, being part of a show with such a strong legacy has also proved significant professionally. Having returned to work after a gap, she feels the visibility around the show has helped her reconnect with the industry and opened up conversations about future opportunities.“Professionally, it has helped me in a big way because there is so much limelight on the show. Since I started working again after a bit of a gap, doing a show like this has really thrust me back into the spotlight. Now people know that I am working, and I have already started getting calls from people asking what I will be doing next, especially since Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 is going off air,” she says.

Calling the show an important milestone in her career, Raavee adds, “The show was very important to my career then, and it has been equally important to my professional journey now. Being part of it again has meant a lot to me.”As she prepares to bid farewell to the show, it is the people and the everyday moments on set that she knows she will miss the most. Beyond the work, it is the laughter, friendly teasing and conversations between shots that have made the experience special for her.“I will miss the camaraderie with all my co-stars the most. I am really going to miss the off-screen banter, the leg-pulling and the laughs. Those little moments may seem simple, but they mean so much. These are the things I will carry with me even after the show ends,” Raavee concludes.