Anupamaa actors upset with Smriti Irani's comments

The cast of Anupamaa has expressed disappointment over remarks made by actress Smriti Irani, who recently stated that she doesn't view Rupali Ganguly's show as competition to her iconic Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2.

- CJ Desk

The actors stated that healthy competition should be welcomed, especially since Anupamaa has consistently topped the TRP charts.

In an interview with India Today, Smriti Irani opened up on the comparisons, saying, "I don't (look at them as competition). We were there 25 years ago. If you have the capacity to be remembered for 25 years, then we will talk about competition." She recalled how her show dominated the TRP charts for eight consecutive years and added, "If you have been a three-time MP, a cabinet minister for a decade, a BJP person for 25 years - if you want to compete, you have to be fair to everybody in the so-called competitive sphere. You can't have somebody who's just started something and say, 'Compete with Smriti Irani."