'I was depressed': Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's Amar Upadhyay was 'mentally disturbed' after...

Reflecting on the TRP and the memorable scene when Mihir died in the inaugural season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi in 2001, actor Amar Upadhyay remembered how he experienced 'depression' after seeing his character's demise.

By: Gurnoor Sahni  |  Published: November 20, 2025 5:49 PM IST

'I was depressed': Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's Amar Upadhyay was 'mentally disturbed' after...

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 is presently popular, holding the second spot in the TRP report. The original cast of the series has made a comeback, evoking a surge of nostalgia for viewers. Amar disclosed that he knew his character would be departing from the series. The actor stated that he frequently requested the writers to either revive his character or modify him within the plot. He also remembered encouraging Ekta Kapoor to retain his character in the show; however, the script had already been finalized, so alterations were not possible. In a podcast alongside his co-star, Aman Gandhi, Amar disclosed that upon discovering Tulsi would encounter another man, he felt 'downcast'.

The actor said, "I was like depressed, yaar." Talking about his situation, Amar said, "Mai thoda sa woh mentally disturb ho gaya tha." Explaining further, he revealed that he had gained fame through Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, and losing everything at once came as a major shock. "Ek actor ko kya chahiye hota hai, fame chahiye hota hai na, paise to aate hi hain yaar," Amar added.

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Amar remembered that he transformed his sadness and dedicated his full effort to the final four to five episodes of the series. After the final episode aired and Amar got back home, he felt that a part of him was missing. He was worried about getting a job again. However, a shift in the narrative occurred when he received a call from Balaji Telefilms Ltd., requesting his return, as they were receiving hundreds of calls after his character's death.

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