By News18
Amar Upadhyay, one of the most loved actors in the television industry, recalled how he was mobbed during a visit to the Taj Mahal with his family. The Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi fame actor recently shared that he miscalculated and chose to visit the historic monument on a Friday, when entry is free, which resulted in a massive crowd.
In an interview with India Today, Amar recalled, “There were thousands and lakhs of people that day. I realised I made a mistake by coming on that day. It was complete chaos, but we were trying to move in when suddenly someone recognised me and shouted, ‘This guy is Mihir!’ His words spread like wildfire, and before I realised it, people were jumping on me. My T-shirt got absolutely torn, and we had to rush back. My family was thrown to one side, and I was on the other.”
He further continued and revealed that he was “cordoned off back to Delhi” within half an hour and that the officials were quite angry with him for coming on a free-entry day without any prior intimation.
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, which first aired on July 3, 2000, recently completed 25 years since its premiere. Reflecting on the milestone, Amar Upadhyay expressed, “Twenty-five years ago, we began a journey that was more than just a show — it was a mirror to millions of households, a reflection of traditions, love, trials, and the changing face of Indian families. Being a part of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi wasn’t just a role — it was a responsibility, a privilege, and a turning point not just for me, but for everyone who lived and breathed this world with us. It changed our lives, rewrote television history, and connected generations. Even today, its echoes live on in how we see relationships, resilience, and reinvention.”
He further added, “Kyunki… some stories aren’t just watched, they are lived. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi wasn’t just a show — it was an era. A movement. A mirror to Indian families. And being Mihir meant becoming a part of people’s daily routines, their emotions, their dinner conversations. Even today, when someone calls me ‘Mihir,’ there’s a warmth and familiarity in it — like a long-lost family member greeting you after years. That’s the kind of love you can’t manufacture — it can only be lived.”
Created by Ekta Kapoor and produced by Balaji Telefilms, the show was a major success and helped shape the trend of family dramas on Indian TV.