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Shilpa Shinde’s Return to ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain 2.0’ Fuels Fan Buzz and Backlash Over Remarks on Successor

Peer criticism followed her post-premiere remarks about Shubhangi Atre, sharpening focus on long-running tensions around the role.

Overview

  • The show’s 2.0 reboot premiered December 22 on ZEE5 and &TV, moving the sitcom into a spooky-village setup that blends light horror with comedy.
  • Fans celebrated the comeback with “We Love Shilpa As Angoori” trending as her first episode aired and early reactions praised her return.
  • Actors Saurabh Raj Jain and Pankit Thakker publicly rebuked Shinde’s comments that questioned Atre’s comic timing, with Thakker saying to “talk about competition in 2035.”
  • In a new interview, Shinde dismissed comparisons with Atre, saying she “was always” Bhabhiji and framing her return as the outcome of sustained hard work.
  • Fresh coverage revisited her 2016 exit, with Shinde alleging control and mistreatment by channel figures and producers countering with denials and legal notices.