Kyunki Drops Significantly From No. 1 To No. 5 After Mihir Virani’s Exit

For television audiences, Amar Upadhyay is not just an actor, he is Mihir Virani, a character who has lived in people's hearts for years. Since Amar's exit from Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 on May 3, viewers have been openly expressing their disappointment across social media platforms. What has caught everyone's attention is that the show, which was holding the No. 1 position when Mihir was part of the story, has now slipped to the No. 5 spot within a few weeks of his exit. Many viewers believe this decline reflects the impact Mihir Virani has on the show's popularity and their connection with the story. As the ratings have continued to fall, fans have become even more vocal in demanding Mihir's return.

The audience isn't staying quiet. On Instagram stories, fan pages and online discussion forums, viewers have been repeatedly asking the makers to bring back Mihir. One fan wrote, "We're just viewers, yet we're deeply affected by the show's falling TRP. You're the creators, how can you remain so indifferent? Mihir is the male lead and one of the pillars of this story. His prolonged absence is not only hurting the narrative but also disconnecting viewers from the show." Similar messages are being shared every day, with fans saying that the show feels incomplete without Mihir Virani.

This has blown way beyond just comments. Fans have been writing stories, posts and even prayers for Mihir's return. Screenshots of some viewers saying "Bring Mihir Back" have been posted and some have spoken about how they are finding it tough to stay connected to the show without him. Many viewers on fan forums and discussion pages have directly blamed the fall in ratings of the show on Mihir's absence and have appealed to the makers to listen to audience feedback.

The reason this reply stands out is because it reminds of the historic reaction when Mihir was taken out of the original Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. There was no social media back then but viewers all over the country demanded his return. Years later today social media has become the voice of the audience and once again fans are making the same request, bring Mihir Virani back. The character is as important to viewers as ever, across generations.

Beyond Mihir himself, audiences are also missing the iconic Tulsi-Mihir dynamic, fondly known as "Tuhir" by fans. Their playful nok-jhok, heartwarming romance, and effortless chemistry were among the most loved aspects of the show, and viewers continue to express how much they miss seeing those moments on screen.

Amar Upadhyay's contact with the audience is rare. To many viewers, Mihir is not only a TV character, but also a part of their daily lives and memories. The online response has been overwhelming and it proves Amar Upadhyay is still the face of Mihir Virani for the fans. And as the calls for his return grow, one thing is clear, the audience has noticed his absence and they are hoping to see Mihir back in Shanti Niketan very soon.