Bill Gates to appear in 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi-2': Here's why

Bill Gates will join Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 virtually in a special track with Smriti Irani, focusing on health awareness for pregnant women and newborns

Television audiences are in for a surprise as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 gears up to include a global philanthropist in its storyline. Following previous special appearances by TV veterans Sakshi Tanwar and Kiran Karmarkar, the show is now bringing Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates into its narrative, but virtually, according to a report by The Times of India.

 

A source from the production told The Times of India that the track will include a video call between Bill Gates and Smriti Irani and will span around three episodes. 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 came about naturally. Smriti Irani wanted to use the show as a platform to promote health and social awareness through storytelling, the news report said.

 

 

The storyline aims to highlight important social issues while maintaining the drama and entertainment TV audiences expect. 

 

Addressing body image, social challenges

 

The actor-turned-politician said that the show aims to tackle contemporary challenges faced by women. “We took up the issue of ageing and body shaming because these are fundamental challenges women deal with every day. For me, as someone who has been part of the creative industry, it was important to highlight them. When we did Kyunki, we did not only address issues of body shaming and ageing, but also dealt with challenges that men face. For instance, if a false case is filed, can women stand up for such men?" she said, as quoted by the news report.

 

Irani also highlighted the changing landscape of Indian media, where progressive storytelling is gaining acceptance. “That is not something you would normally expect in a television show or film, as people often say we are not progressive enough. The fact that such progressive elements are now accepted not only on TV but also on OTT platforms speaks volumes. We have truly entered an era of fearlessness,” she added.