Actor and politician Smriti Irani has made a notable return to television with the revival of her classic show *Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi*. Recently, there were claims that she would be filming while under Z+ security, which sparked widespread curiosity. During her appearance on *The Bombay Journey*, a show on Mashable India’s YouTube channel, Smriti addressed these rumors directly.

Smriti’s Take on the Security Reports

Smriti found the news about her needing Z+ security quite amusing. She shared, “I was really surprised when this news about me was circulated. I had a hearty laugh.” Contrary to speculation, she noted that the only special treatment she received on set was during a visit from the Mashable crew. “An umbrella guy suddenly appeared with an umbrella near me. I thought, ‘What is happening? Nothing like this has ever happened to me before!’”

In May, various sources reported that Smriti was to film *Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi* under stringent security measures. Allegedly, mobile phones on set would be controlled, barring most crew members from using them. It was indicated that Smriti would indeed have considerable security around her.

About *Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi*’s Reboot

After a hiatus of nearly 17 years, *Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi*, a staple in Indian television history, is back. Produced by Ekta Kapoor, the reboot stars Smriti Irani as Tulsi alongside Amar Upadhyay as Mihir. New faces including Rohit Suchanti, Tanisha Mehta, Shagun Sharma, and Aman Gandhi join the cast. Unlike its original format that ran for eight years and included 1833 episodes, the reboot is set as a limited series with 150 episodes. It premiered on July 29, 2025, on Star Plus and is also available on JioHotstar. Despite competition from shows like *Anupamaa*, it has been performing strongly in viewership ratings.