Kabhi Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, which began on this day 18 years ago, changed life for producer Ekta Kapoor and for actress Smriti Irani, who is now a Union Minister.

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, an Indian soap opera which was on top of all the saas-bahu dramas on TV, ruled the small screen for more than eight years after starting on July 3, 2000. It told the story of Tulsi Virani, essayed effortlessly by Smriti, who set out to be the ideal daughter-in-law, wading through the trials and tribulations of living in a huge joint family.