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When tech meets soap: Bill Gates joins India’s iconic TV drama
Fans will see Gates connect with leading lady Smriti Irani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, a chart-topping TV show in India
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Staff Reporter - Wed, 22, Oct 2025
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(from left) Bill Gates and Smriti Irani / Wikimedia commons
Move over reality TV—tech royalty is entering the drama! Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is set to make a virtual appearance on India’s long-running hit soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. Gates will join Smriti Irani’s Tulsi in a three-episode video call, marking one of the most unexpected crossovers in TV history.
The storyline kicks off at a baby shower, but the conversation goes beyond drama: Gates and Irani will discuss maternal and newborn health, spotlighting the work of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Smriti Irani has long used the soap as a platform for social issues, addressing everything from women’s empowerment to body positivity.
Fans will see Gates connect with Smriti Irani, the show’s leading lady, who isn’t just a household name in India—she’s also a former Union Minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet. Irani has led major initiatives in Women and Child Development, championing health, nutrition, and empowerment programs, making her a natural bridge between entertainment and social impact.
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The storyline begins at a touching baby shower, where Tulsi (Irani) chats with Gates via video call about maternal and newborn health, spotlighting the humanitarian work of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It’s a unique blend of melodrama, celebrity, and advocacy, continuing the show’s tradition of weaving social issues into its plots.
On the show, Bill Gates will appear alongside Melinda Gates to discuss the work of their foundation. During the episodes, he and Smriti Irani’s character Tulsi will engage in a conversation highlighting maternal and newborn health, using the storyline as a vehicle for social awareness.
According to media reports in India, Irani aimed to leverage the soap’s massive viewership to educate audiences on important health and social issues through compelling storytelling. This isn’t new for the series—previous storylines have addressed topics such as body positivity, generational differences, and women’s empowerment, demonstrating how the show blends drama with meaningful messaging.
The series, starring Irani and Amar Upadhyay, has consistently topped India’s TV ratings. With a former cabinet minister on screen and one of the world’s most famous tech entrepreneurs popping in, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 is proving that even soap operas can make headlines on a global stage.
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