Smriti Irani, stepping back into the TV world after 17 years, described the finale as a roller coaster of emotions—memories, new chapters, and a bittersweet farewell that left her voice cracking on the set.
Ektaa Kapoor, who had originally plotted a shorter stint, found the series stretching to 450 episodes, a testament to the audience’s hunger and the story’s resilience. She reflected that some goodbyes are hard but the love for Kyunki runs deep—“It’s made me who I am,” she wrote with a weary smile.
The show premiered on Star Plus and JioHotstar on July 29, 2025, and brought back familiar faces like Shakti Anand, Hiten Tejwani, and Gauri Pradhan. Amar Upadhyay, playing Mihir Virani, praised Ektaa’s trust, calling it an “absolute honor” to work under her guidance.
Ratings weren’t the headline, but the series carved out a loyal viewership that turned each episode into a communal ritual—families gathered, stories debated, and the drama’s signature twists kept everyone glued to the screen.
With the curtain finally closed, both Ektaa and Smriti hint at fresh horizons—Ektaa’s next drama project is already in the pipeline, while Irani’s political commitments loom larger than ever. The industry waits to see what new chapter each will write next.