Who is Niyati in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2? Parakh Madan Opens Up About Her Role!

Parakh Madan Joins the Cast of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2

Parakh Madan has officially become part of the cast for the popular show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, led by Smriti Irani. The 43-year-old actress takes on the role of Niyati, who is the former girlfriend of Tulsi’s deceased son, Ansh. Niyati has a son named Reyansh, affectionately called Rio, from her relationship with Ansh. The character of Rio is portrayed by Akashdeep Saigal, who also played Ansh. Interestingly, Rio bears a strong resemblance to Ansh, which has sparked lively discussions and humor on social media. Notably, Parakh, at 43, plays the mother of 51-year-old Akashdeep, while Smriti Irani is younger than him. In a recent exclusive interview, Parakh shared her thoughts on stepping into the role of Niyati, especially given her character's relationship with an actor in his 50s.

Parakh Madan Discusses Playing Mother to Akashdeep Saigal

During our candid conversation, we asked Parakh Madan about her thoughts on the online reactions to her casting as Akashdeep Saigal's mother. She expressed that she had no issues with the role, stating, “Not at all. As an actor, my job is to embody a character, not to mirror my own age. The appearance and age of characters are determined by the producers and creative team, and I have complete faith in them.”

Parakh Madan Responds to Online Criticism

When asked about the backlash regarding the casting choices in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, Parakh Madan shared that she remains unfazed, as she is committed to her role. She noted, “Akashdeep recently mentioned this in an interview, calling it 'just noise'. I somewhat agree with that perspective. While reactions are important, we cannot let negativity hinder our work. Moreover, in today’s industry, being 'meme material' can actually be a good thing—it shows that people are engaged! The show is currently leading in viewership ratings, so even critics are contributing to the buzz.”

Previously, Parakh indicated that Niyati is a complex character who will undoubtedly create chaos in Karan and Nandini’s lives alongside Rio. It appears that the upcoming episodes of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 will be filled with excitement.

The show, produced by Ekta Kapoor, also features notable actors such as Amar Upadhyay, Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Sumeet Sachdev, Aman Gandhi, Shagun Sharma, and others in key roles. Stay tuned for more updates!