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In a move no one saw coming, Bill Gates is stepping into the world of Indian television — and not just any show, but the legendary Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi! The reboot of the iconic daily soap will feature the Microsoft co-founder in a special cameo, leaving fans both surprised and curious. Also read: Smriti Irani On Bill Gates’ Cameo In Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: ‘Fans Will Be Amazed’ | Exclusive The show’s latest promo has already gone viral, showing Gates speaking Hindi as he greets Tulsi Virani, played by Smriti Irani, over a video call. He says, “Jai Shree Krishna Tulsi Ji”, to which Tulsi replies, “Bahut achha laga aap America se jud rahe hai humare parivaar se. Aapka hum besabri se intezaar kar rahe hai.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by StarPlus (@starplus) In an exclusive chat with News18 Showsha, Smriti Irani revealed that Gates’ appearance isn’t just a gimmick — it’s deeply tied to the show’s evolving themes. This season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi explores several social and women-centric issues, and Gates’ cameo aims to shed light on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s work in women and child care. Irani, who previously served as Union Minister for Women and Child Development, shares a long-standing association with Gates and his foundation. “We’re glad to have a global voice like Bill Gates lending support to us. Seeing our association translate to a soap opera in itself is incredible. It’s a historic first. Bill Gates hasn’t been on any media platform in a fictional set-up,” she said. Reflecting on their collaboration, she added, “I’ve had the fortune of working with him and his foundation for years now. I’ve seen how he advocates maternal and child health.” On Wednesday, reports confirmed that the episode will feature Tulsi and Gates connecting over a video call, where he offers her some “key advice.” Reacting to this, Irani said, “The network and the production house are well-equipped to respond to that, but I’m sure that everyone will be extremely amazed to see the communication between us on this special episode.” The episode is expected to be a milestone moment — a rare crossover of global influence and Indian television nostalgia and fans cannot seem to wait for it.
