Akashdeep Saigal, 51, defends Kyunki 2 return as grandson of Smriti Irani, 50; fans say ‘beta dadi se bada’

• What’s Inside:
• Akashdeep Saigal’s big comeback news.
• The internet’s funny reaction.
• A nod to old TV days!

Okay, we just saw some news that made us do a double-take. Akashdeep Saigal, who’s 51, is apparently returning to TV. And get this – he’s playing the grandson of Smriti Irani, who is 50.

Now, hold up. That means he’s playing her grandson, but he’s only a year younger in real life? The internet, of course, is having a field day with this. People are flooding social media with comments like ‘beta dadi se bada’ (the son is older than the grandma!). It’s a bit of a head-scratcher, right?

This whole situation has a very ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ vibe, doesn’t it? Remember those dramatic plot twists? This feels like it could be straight out of an episode! The visual of a 51-year-old playing a 50-year-old’s grandson is, well, it’s a whole aesthetic in itself. A very retro, very dramatic aesthetic.

It’s funny how much the internet notices these little details. They’re already pointing out the age gap. It’s a reminder of how people loved those iconic characters and their stories. The show is called ‘Kyunki 2’, so maybe it’s leaning into the meta and the throwback!

Our Take

Honestly, we find it pretty amusing. It’s a bold casting choice, for sure! It makes you wonder what the writers were thinking. But hey, it’s definitely getting people talking about the show. And in the world of TV, buzz is buzz, right? We’re kind of here for the comedic confusion.