Highlights:
- Gates appears in a cameo on Ekta Kapoor’s iconic series, connecting with Tulsi via video call
- Interaction promotes maternal and child health, reflecting Gates’s philanthropic focus
- Fans hail the crossover as a historic moment in Indian television
- Smriti Irani calls the collaboration a “Jan Andolan” for health awareness
Gates joins Tulsi on Indian television
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will make a cameo appearance on the popular Indian series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. In the promo, Gates greets the iconic character Tulsi, played by Smriti Irani, with the traditional Indian greeting “Jai Shri Krishna.” The interaction, conducted via video call, highlights Gates’s engagement with Indian audiences and marks a rare television appearance outside his usual American media presence.
Tulsi responds warmly, reflecting the excitement of fans who have followed the character for decades. Gates’s brief reply, “Thank you Tulsi ji,” underscores a respectful cross-cultural exchange.
Promoting health and social awareness
The cameo carries a social message. The show’s promo emphasises maternal and child health, a cause championed by Gates for decades through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The storyline aims to raise awareness about health and welfare across India.
The promo reads:
“Do alag duniyaan, ek hi maqsad ke saath – maa aur bachche ki sehat, har ghar tak pahunchani hai. Mr Bill Gates aur humari Tulsi ke iss vishay par vichaar jaanne ke liye dekhiye, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.”
This demonstrates that Gates’s cameo is not just entertainment but also a platform for social advocacy.
Fans celebrate historic crossover
Social media reactions were overwhelmingly positive. Fans called Gates’s appearance a “historic crossover,” praising the collaboration as a unique blend of global influence and Indian television culture. Many highlighted the significance of Tulsi interacting with a worldwide public figure, noting it as an innovative way to raise awareness about critical health issues.
Smriti Irani highlights impact
Smriti Irani described the cameo as a “Jan Andolan”, emphasizing its potential to spark conversation and inspire action on health issues. This is Gates’s second television cameo; he previously appeared on The Big Bang Theory in the U.S.
By appearing on Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, Gates brings attention to global health causes while connecting with a beloved Indian cultural icon. Experts and fans alike are calling the cameo a landmark moment that bridges philanthropy, entertainment, and social messaging.
