Chhath Puja featured in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi season two

Chhath Puja in TV Show

Ekta Kapoor has brought the traditional Chhath Puja into her hit television show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The festival scenes feature Tulsi and the women of her household performing the rituals together. Actress Shweta Tiwari made a cameo appearance in the show to support Tulsi during a tough time and encouraged her to pray to Chhath Maiya.

Cast Participation

Gauri Pradhan, playing Nandini Virani, shared photos on Instagram and stated it was her first time performing Chhath Puja. She wore a red traditional saree along with co-actresses Raavi Gupta, who plays Damini, and Prachi Singh, who plays Munni Virani. Prachi Singh portrays an IPS officer and the daughter-in-law of Tulsi and Mihir. The actresses wore traditional jewellery with their pallu drawn over their heads and sindoor on their foreheads.

Show Background

The second season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi has returned after a gap of 25 years. Smriti Irani has made her return to television through this project. The current storyline also connects with the film The One, produced under Ekta Kapoor's banner, which features local legends from a forest goddess temple in Bihar and includes Chhath Puja scenes.

Context

Chhath Puja is a major traditional festival dedicated to the Sun God, widely celebrated in states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Television shows often incorporate popular cultural festivals to connect more closely with family audiences and reflect traditional customs.