Smriti Irani Slammed for ‘Fake’ Scenes in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 — Fans Call Out Body Double Use
Smriti Irani body double controversy has taken over TV gossip this week, with fans accusing the actress of “fake” appearances in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. The much-hyped return of Tulsi Virani was expected to be a nostalgic treat for viewers, but many are now questioning why Irani’s family scenes often feature a stand-in instead of the actress herself.
Viewers have flooded X (formerly Twitter) with complaints, sharing screenshots and calling out the editing. “Why come back if you won’t shoot with the cast? It’s so obvious in every episode,” one fan posted. Another added, “Hope she’s not planning to finish the season with just a body double.”
Industry buzz suggests that Irani is shooting most of her scenes separately. Whenever a group or family sequence is required, a body double reportedly steps in. The result? Over-edited episodes where Tulsi is seen only in solo shots, making interactions look disconnected and unnatural.
Some even feel the performance lacks authenticity. A viewer wrote, “She’s trying too hard to copy Anupamaa’s style, but it’s coming across as overacting. No one can match Rupali Ganguly.” Others have criticised the on-screen chemistry between Tulsi and Mihir, calling it “non-existent.”
Despite all the trolling, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 is smashing TRP records. In its very first week, it clocked 1.6 billion viewing minutes and a TRP of 2.8 — overtaking big hitters like Anupamaa, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
Speaking exclusively to Bharat Details, Smriti Irani said, “Our show has made history on television. People say history doesn’t repeat itself, but we’ve proved otherwise. Achieving this in today’s TV world is no small feat.”
The Ektaa Kapoor production features Amar Upadhyay, Hiten Tejwani, Shakti Anand, and Ketki Dave in key roles. While the ratings are soaring, whether the body double criticism will affect its future viewership is something only time will tell.Why Smriti Irani Is Being Accused of Using a Body Double on TV
