Earlier today, reports circulated online stating that Smriti Irani’s Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 is set to achieve another milestone. Businessman and philanthropist Bill Gates is scheduled to appear in the ongoing limited series via video call, with his storyline spanning three episodes. Smriti Irani has now confirmed that this is indeed happening.

Speaking about her wish for this collaboration to feature on the platform and focus on “health and social awareness”, a source earlier told ETimes, “The storyline focuses on creating and improving awareness about the health of pregnant women and newborns. Since the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation actively works on these causes, the collaboration happened naturally.

Smriti wanted to use the show as a platform to promote health and social awareness through storytelling.”

Smriti Irani Working On Social Causes

Since returning to the set, Smriti Irani has been keen to weave social issues into the narrative of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 and has consistently been at the forefront of raising awareness for various causes.

The show has addressed numerous social issues since its revival.

“We took up the issue of ageing and body shaming because these are fundamental challenges women face every day. For me, as someone who has been part of the creative industry, it was important to highlight them,” the actor told Mumbai Mirror.

She also spoke about the storyline involving her on-screen daughter filing a false case of domestic violence against her in-laws. “Can we stand up for such men? That is not something you would normally expect on a television show or film, as people often say we are not progressive enough,” Irani added.

Source: NDTV

-Agencies