Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Bill Gates Says 'Jai Shri Krishna' to Smriti Irani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Promo; Fans Say, 'What a Power Move' WATCH

Bill Gates appears virtually to promote health and safety for mothers and children in the popular Indian TV drama reboot, symbolizing a new relationship of compassion and change.

  • On Thursday, StarPlus released a promo for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 featuring Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder, appearing virtually with Smriti Irani's Tulsi Virani.
  • The cameo aims to spotlight maternal and newborn health and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's related work, while producers framed it as pairing a global changemaker with Indian storytelling to spark a Jan Andolan.
  • Joining from America, Gates participates virtually and responds `Thank you Tulsi ji.` after Irani's greeting `Jai Shri Krishna.`
  • Social media flooded with nostalgia and excitement as the episode aired on Star Plus at 10:30 pm Thursday and streamed on JioHotstar.
  • The show first premiered in 2000 and ran for 1,833 episodes until 2008, returning earlier this year and marking Smriti Irani's acting comeback while featuring Bill Gates' second TV cameo.
Insights by Ground AI

23 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 57% of the sources lean Right
57% Right

Factuality 

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Times of India broke the news in India on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)
News
For You
Search
BlindspotLocal