The festive spirit of Chhath Puja has made its way to the sets of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, with actress Gauri Pradhan sharing a glimpse of the celebrations from the show.
Gauri, who plays Nandini Thakkar Virani in the popular television series, posted behind-the-scenes photographs from the upcoming Chhath Puja sequence. Dressed in a traditional red saree, the actress posed with her co-stars Ravi Gupta and Prachi Singh, giving fans a look at the festive atmosphere being created for the show.
Gauri Pradhan Shares First Chhath Puja Look
Taking to Instagram, Gauri Pradhan shared a photograph from the show’s Chhath Puja celebrations. She was seen in a red saree paired with traditional jewellery and a dupatta, completing the festive look with vermilion on her forehead.
Ravi Gupta and Prachi Singh were also dressed in traditional red outfits for the sequence. The trio posed together in what appears to be a behind-the-scenes moment from the upcoming episode.
Gauri captioned the post, “My first Chhath Puja. ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2.’”
The photograph offers an early glimpse at how the television series is incorporating the festival into its ongoing family drama.
Chhath Puja Sequence to Feature the Virani Family
The upcoming storyline will see the women of the Virani family taking part in Chhath Puja celebrations.
Chhath Puja is a major festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and is particularly associated with Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and several other parts of India. The festival is known for rituals involving fasting, prayers and offerings made to the rising and setting Sun.
On Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, the festival will become part of the Virani family’s celebrations, bringing a traditional festive setting to the show’s storyline.
Gauri Pradhan Plays Nandini Virani
Gauri Pradhan currently plays Nandini Virani, the wife of Karan Virani. Interestingly, Karan is portrayed by Gauri’s real-life husband, Hiten Tejwani, adding another real-life connection to the show’s cast.
The Chhath Puja sequence brings together several members of the show’s fictional family, including Ravi Gupta, who plays Damini Virani, and Prachi Singh, who portrays Munni Virani.
Munni’s character is an IPS officer and is also portrayed as the daughter-in-law of Tulsi and Mihir, central characters from the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi universe.
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Continues the Iconic Family Saga
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 serves as a sequel and reboot of the iconic television series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.
The original show became one of Indian television’s most recognised family dramas, with Tulsi and Mihir Virani becoming particularly memorable characters.
The new series premiered on Star Plus on July 29, 2025, bringing the Virani family back to television while introducing new storylines and characters.
With Chhath Puja now becoming part of the narrative, viewers can expect the festival sequence to add another layer of family traditions and celebrations to the ongoing drama.
Gauri Pradhan’s behind-the-scenes photographs have also offered fans a first look at the festive styling ahead of the episode’s telecast.
