Why Bill Gates did a cameo in an iconic Indian TV drama

Bill Gates made a surprise appearance on the iconic Indian TV drama Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi to discuss maternal and child health with Smriti Irani. This unexpected cameo brought the show back into the limelight as Indian audiences found the complex family dynamics of the show riveting. The series, which originally aired from 2000 to 2008, was revived in July, with Gates' appearance adding to the show's social messaging and relevance.