Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
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Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

3.9 / 10 · 17 votes
TV-14
2009
68 seasons
4064 episodes
DramaFamilySoap

Naitik and Akshara Singhania live in a Marwari joint family in Udaipur. As a young married couple, they journey through adjustment issues, later as parents of young children, and they learn to love each other and their respective extended families while becoming mature members of their household.

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  • Rajshri worries about Akshara

    1.Rajshri worries about Akshara

    12-01-200921 min

    Vishambharnath is all praise for Akshara as he believes she is lucky for his business. As Rajshri worries about Akshara, Vishambharnath tells her that it is his responsibility to t...

  • Akshara meets Alok in the market

    2.Akshara meets Alok in the market

    13-01-200921 min

    On their way to the cinema, Varsha tells Akshara to audition for a singing competition. They manage to shake off Bhola who was coming with them and in the market, Akshara holds Alo...

  • Akshara is upset

    3.Akshara is upset

    14-01-200921 min

    Alok tells Varsha that he met Akshara. Akshara is distressed about displeasing her parents. Rajshri advises her to follow the customs of the family and Vishambharnath feels Akshara...

  • Shaurya is invited for a picnic

    4.Shaurya is invited for a picnic

    15-01-200921 min

    Varsha instructs Alok not to follow her as she doesn't want to meet him again. She invites Shaurya to a picnic. Meanwhile, though Dadi asks Akshara not tell Shaurya anything about...

  • Shaurya and Alok fight

    5.Shaurya and Alok fight

    16-01-200921 min

    At the picnic, Varsha teases Shaurya. She then notices Alok there and starts yelling. Shaurya thrashes Alok for touching Akshara. Rajshri suggests that Vishambharnath should not be...

  • Akshara avoids college

    6.Akshara avoids college

    19-01-200921 min

    Akshara does not want to go to college and Rajshri tells Vishambharnath that she is not feeling well. Meanwhile, he comes to know that Alok is the same person that Akshara was spot...

  • Akshara's marriage is planned

    7.Akshara's marriage is planned

    20-01-200921 min

    Akshara is furious when she comes to know that Rajshri has asked Shankari Tai to search for a groom for her. She requests Dadi to postpone her marriage as she wants to continue her...

  • Akshara unhappy about marriage

    8.Akshara unhappy about marriage

    21-01-200921 min

    The family gets ready for Akshara's marriage and a photographer is asked to take pictures for her profile. Akshara is angry at this and Om tries to convince Sunaina to postpone the...

  • Akshara wants to delay marriage

    9.Akshara wants to delay marriage

    22-01-200921 min

    Akshara is depressed about her marriage preparations and cries to Dadi. She also pleads with Rajshri to delay it. Meanwhile, Varsha tells Shaurya that even her mother has started l...

  • Akshara is suspicious of Varsha and Shaurya

    10.Akshara is suspicious of Varsha and Shaurya

    23-01-200921 min

    To Akshara's relief, Rajshri stops pressurising her to marry. Meanwhile, she becomes suspicious that Varsha and Shaurya are more than just friends. She starts keeping an eye on the...

  • Akshara celebrates Gangaur

    11.Akshara celebrates Gangaur

    26-01-200921 min

    Akshara decides to fast on the day of Gangaur. She and the other women of the family make an idol of Shankarji. Meanwhile, Dadi and Gopi Dadi talk about the sacrifices Gopi Dadi ha...

  • Akshara decides to marry

    12.Akshara decides to marry

    27-01-200921 min

    Akshara decides that she is ready to marry and her family members are happy to hear this. Meanwhile, Varsha finally admits to Akshara that she is in love with Shaurya. How will Aks...

  • Varsha reveals her love for Shaurya

    13.Varsha reveals her love for Shaurya

    28-01-200921 min

    Akshara counsels Varsha and asks her to talk to Shaurya about marrying him. Varsha tells her fiancé that she is in love with Shaurya. Meanwhile, preparations for Akshara's marriage...

  • Varsha's mother stops her from going to college

    14.Varsha's mother stops her from going to college

    29-01-200921 min

    Shankari tai informs Rajshri that Varsha's fiancé has refused to marry her and that Varsha is hurt by the rejection. Akshara tells Dadi it was planned by Varsha. Meanwhile, Varsha'...

  • Shaurya apologises to Varsha

    15.Shaurya apologises to Varsha

    30-01-200921 min

    The women in the family buy sarees for the marriage. Dadi asks Rajshri to also buy a saree for Shaurya's wife. Meanwhile, Shaurya apologises to Varsha for not supporting her and pr...

  • Varsha's mother meets Vishambhar

    16.Varsha's mother meets Vishambhar

    02-02-200921 min

    Dadi is elated when Akshara tells her about the relationship between Shaurya and Varsha. However, Akshara is worried about Varsha. Meanwhile, Varsha's mother comes to meet Vishambh...

  • Akshara chooses her husband

    17.Akshara chooses her husband

    03-02-200921 min

    Family members tease Akshara as she is confused about which boy to choose when Rajshri gives her an album with photos of prospective grooms. Finally, with Varsha's help, she makes...

  • Akshara is unhappy

    18.Akshara is unhappy

    04-02-200921 min

    Vishambharnath is excited about Akshara's engagement but she is not happy with the person her parents have chosen. However, she decides to compromise and obey them. Rajshri learns...

  • The groom's family likes Akshara

    19.The groom's family likes Akshara

    05-02-200921 min

    Rajshri is scared to tell Vishambharnath that Akshara does not like the groom as Vishambhar announces that the groom's family likes her and are ready for marriage. Shaurya informs...

  • Akshara likes Rituraj

    20.Akshara likes Rituraj

    06-02-200921 min

    Akshara likes Rituraj and Rajshri is happy with her choice. Shankari assures Vishambharnath that Rituraj belongs to a good family. However, all the ladies give Akshara different ad...

  • Akshara and Rituraj meet

    21.Akshara and Rituraj meet

    09-02-200921 min

    Akshara and her family meet Rituraj and his family and she likes him. However, they are too shy to talk to each other in front of their families and thus talk to each other in priv...

  • Akshara gets ready for marriage

    22.Akshara gets ready for marriage

    10-02-200921 min

    Akshara and Rituraj go for a walk and she tells him that she wants to be a singer. Varsha teases Akshara and her family member are extremely happy about her impending marriage.

  • Vishambharnath is happy with Rituraj

    23.Vishambharnath is happy with Rituraj

    11-02-200921 min

    Vishambharnath approves of Akshara's marriage with Rituraj. Akshara is happy with Rituraj. The preparations for marriage are on in full swing. However, Rajshri tells Varsha that sh...

  • Varsha asks Akshara to meet Rituraj again

    24.Varsha asks Akshara to meet Rituraj again

    12-02-200921 min

    Akshara asks Dadi, Chachi, Dhaniya and Rajshri about their love stories. Rajshri narrates her story. Meanwhile, Varsha tries to find out if Akshara really likes Rituraj and convinc...

  • Akshara meets Rituraj again

    25.Akshara meets Rituraj again

    13-02-200921 min

    Family members prepare for Shaurya's engagement. Meanwhile, Varsha and Akshara make an excuse and meet Rituraj. Akshara is very nervous about the meeting. Should she have listened...

  • Shaurya and Varsha get engaged

    26.Shaurya and Varsha get engaged

    16-02-200921 min

    Dadi and Rajeshwari tell Shaurya that he is engaged to Varsha for his entire life. Kunwar promises to make the same jewellery for Varsha and Akshara. Akshara is praised by the gues...

  • Rituraj's family reject Akshara

    27.Rituraj's family reject Akshara

    17-02-200921 min

    Akshara is depressed when she learns from Rajshri and Shankari's conversation, that Rituraj's family has rejected her. She daydreams of Rituraj while dancing in Shaurya's baraat. V...

  • Vishambharnath learns the truth

    28.Vishambharnath learns the truth

    18-02-200921 min

    Varsha's wedding goes on smoothly. Rajshri goes through the wedding rituals even though she is depressed about the decision of Rituraj's family. Vishambhar also becomes furious aft...

  • Akshara tells Dadi that she met Rituraj again

    29.Akshara tells Dadi that she met Rituraj again

    19-02-200921 min

    When Rajshri tries to console Akshara, she says that she already knows about the rejection. Dadi is shocked when Akshara reveals that she met Rituraj, but asks Akshara not to menti...

  • Varsha feels guilty

    30.Varsha feels guilty

    20-02-200921 min

    Rajshri tells Vishambharnath that Rituraj's family rejected Akshara because she had wanted to be a singer. Vishambharnath asks Shankari to demand an explanation from Rituraj's fami...

  • Akshara tries to apologise

    31.Akshara tries to apologise

    23-02-200921 min

    Akshara is upset after hurting her parents. Omi and Dadi try to convince Vishambharnath and Rajshri that Akshara is innocent. Dadi tells Akshara to personally apologise to Vishambh...

  • Anil asks for an increment

    32.Anil asks for an increment

    24-02-200921 min

    Vishambharnath breaks his fast and forgives Akshara, but feels guilty for not understanding her. Dadi gets emotional when Akshara hurts herself. Meanwhile, Rajshri requests Varsha...

  • Vishambharnath is missing

    33.Vishambharnath is missing

    25-02-200921 min

    Varsha's mother and her friends become upset as Shaurya doesn’t accompany Varsha for the 'pag phere ki rasam' but Varsha convinces her mother that she is very happy at her in-laws’...

  • Varsha and Akshara are upset

    34.Varsha and Akshara are upset

    26-02-200921 min

    Varsha and Akshara are upset as Varsha's mother is made to wash Shaurya's feet as part of a ritual. Vishambharnath returns home to Rajshri after Akshara finds him at the temple and...

  • Shankari Tai predicts the future

    35.Shankari Tai predicts the future

    27-02-200921 min

    Rajshri gives the keys of the house to Varsha, explains her responsibilities and invites the neighbours to Varsha's 'mooh dikhai'. Shankari Tai plays a game of chausar with Varsha,...

  • Shaurya's rant

    36.Shaurya's rant

    02-03-200921 min

    Vishambharnath and Rajsri are worried for Akshara. Shankari Tai informs them that another groom's family is coming to see Akshara on the occasion of Holi. Meanwhile, Varsha tries t...

  • Akshara agrees to meet the groom

    37.Akshara agrees to meet the groom

    03-03-200921 min

    Rajshri is delighted when Akshara tells her that she is ready to meet the groom. On the day of Holi, Shaurya and Varsha enjoy each other's company. Anshu paints Bhola's face with g...

  • Akshara agrees to meet the groom

    38.Akshara agrees to meet the groom

    04-03-200921 min

    Rajshri is delighted when Akshara tells her that she is ready to meet the groom. On the day of Holi, Shaurya and Varsha enjoy each other's company. Anshu paints Bhola's face with g...

  • Shankari Tai's lie

    39.Shankari Tai's lie

    05-03-200921 min

    Shankari Tai gets drunk and tells Akshara that she lied about her future but Varsha tells Akshara not to believe her. Akshara tells Vishambharnath that she does not want to meet Na...

  • The Singhania family arrives

    40.The Singhania family arrives

    06-03-200921 min

    Akshara is nervous and tells Varsha that she cannot become a good wife but Varsha encourages her. Vishambharnath welcomes the Singhania family. How will the first meeting between N...

  • Akshara has no answers

    41.Akshara has no answers

    09-03-200921 min

    After Akshara serves tea to Naitik, Vishambharnath asks Varsha to take the two to the terrace so that they can talk alone. However, Akshara is still nervous and does not answer Nai...

  • Vishambharnath does not agree

    42.Vishambharnath does not agree

    10-03-200921 min

    Naitik tells his mother he thinks that Akshara does not like him. Shankari Tai informs Rajshri that Naitik wants to meet Akshara. Though Vishambharnath does not agree, Dadi asks Va...

  • Dadi arranges a second meeting

    43.Dadi arranges a second meeting

    11-03-200921 min

    Bhabhima confronts Gayatri for not consulting her about the marriage. Meanwhile, with Naitik wishing to know Akshara better, Dadi decides to arrange a second meeting. Later, Rajars...

  • Akshara is stunned to see Naitik

    44.Akshara is stunned to see Naitik

    12-03-200921 min

    Varsha gets worried when Shaurya comes to know of Naitik's meeting with Akshara. However, Dadi asks Akshara to get ready after Varsha tells her of the plan. She is stunned to see R...

  • Akshara and Naitik fight

    45.Akshara and Naitik fight

    13-03-200921 min

    Akshara and Naitik argue about Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif. Family members overhear the argument and stop their fight. Rajshri asks Akshara to apologise and Gayatri taunts Naiti...

  • Naitik decides

    46.Naitik decides

    16-03-200921 min

    Akshara tells Varsha about Naitik's rude behaviour and Naitik talks to Mohit about her. Meanwhile, Rajarshi does not tell Vishambharnath about the argument as he gets ready to anno...

  • Is Akshara ready?

    47.Is Akshara ready?

    17-03-200921 min

    Naitik agrees to marry Akshara and the family members are in a celebratory mood. However, Shaurya tells them to ask Akshara’s opinion and Varsha tries to find it out. Vishambharnat...

  • Akshara decides

    48.Akshara decides

    18-03-200921 min

    Akshara is tense about Naitik's proposal. They try to learn each other's opinion about their marriage with Mohit and Varsha's help. Rajshri tells family members that Akshara has ma...

  • Family obligations

    49.Family obligations

    19-03-200921 min

    Vishambharnath asks Akshara to continue her studies. However, at the college, the lecturer questions Akshara and Varsha for being irregular. Meanwhile, Raj Shekhar Singhania asks N...

  • Naitik and Akshara meet

    50.Naitik and Akshara meet

    20-03-200921 min

    Naitik wants to meet Akshara. Varsha convinces her and takes her to the meeting spot. Naitik introduces Mohit and Rishi to Akshara and Varsha spends some time with her. Meanwhile,...

  • Naitik and Akshara go on a date

    51.Naitik and Akshara go on a date

    23-03-200921 min

    Naitik and Akshara go to a resort on a date. Naitik orders vanilla ice-cream on and talks about his dream girl. Meanwhile, news of this date does not sit well with Bhola. Later, Va...

  • Akshara and Varsha return late

    52.Akshara and Varsha return late

    24-03-200921 min

    Naitik asks for Akshara's phone number as they wait for Varsha at the college. Later, Varsha and Mohit ask Akshara and Naitik respectively about their date. Akshara talks about her...

  • Awaiting the first call

    53.Awaiting the first call

    25-03-200921 min

    Rashmi seeks help from Naitik to complete her college project. Later, Rajshri teaches household work to Akshara but she burns her hand while cooking. Meanwhile, Akshara waits for N...

  • Varsha's advice for Akshara

    54.Varsha's advice for Akshara

    26-03-200921 min

    Rashmi talks about Naitik's behaviour to Raj Shekhar Singhania and Naitik apologises. Meanwhile, Varsha reminds Akshara about her exams and asks her to study and teases her on seei...

  • Ananya is missing

    55.Ananya is missing

    27-03-200921 min

    Dadaji asks Rajshekhar to inform Vishambharnath about the time for the Tilak ritual. Akshara talks with Varsha about her confusion regarding the exams and rituals. She practises wr...

  • Trouble in the exam hall

    56.Trouble in the exam hall

    30-03-200921 min

    Kaveri is surprised to learn that Akshara wants to come for the Tilak ceremony. Naitik gives Shaurya’s phone number to Gayatri but Dhaniya answers the phone. Meanwhile, Akshara and...

  • Akshara skips Tilak rites

    57.Akshara skips Tilak rites

    31-03-200921 min

    Dadaji becomes upset as he comes to know that Akshara will attend the Tilak ceremony. However, Naitik asks Akshara not to come to the Tilak ceremony as Dadaji will not like to brea...

  • Akshara won't study further

    58.Akshara won't study further

    01-04-200921 min

    Varsha tells Dadi that Naitik stopped Akshara from going to Tilak ceremony. The Singhania family members put Tilak on Naitik’s forehead and bless him. Meanwhile, Dadaji tells Naiti...

  • Varsha fails

    59.Varsha fails

    02-04-200921 min

    Akshara is delighted to see her name in the result board. However, Varsha fails in the exam. Upon Akshara's requests, her teacher agrees to take Varsha's exam once again. Meanwhile...

  • Akshara's education is a problem

    60.Akshara's education is a problem

    03-04-200921 min

    Bhabhima tells Dadaji that Akshara wants to study after marriage, but he does not agree. Dadaji orders Raj Shekhar to ask Akshara's family to stop her studies. Mohit tries to convi...

  • Varsha wants to drop out

    61.Varsha wants to drop out

    06-04-200921 min

    After Dadaji asks him to take responsibility of their family business, Naitik requests Dadaji to allow Akshara to study after marriage, but receives a scolding. The Maheshwari fami...

  • Naitik drops Akshara home

    62.Naitik drops Akshara home

    07-04-200921 min

    Varsha gets emotional while giving her notes to Akshara. Naitik tells Mohit that he has requested Dadaji to allow Akshara to continue her education. After college, Naitik stops Aks...

  • A case for education

    63.A case for education

    08-04-200921 min

    Akshara is delighted when Naitik wishes her well for the exam. Varsha is happy when Omkarnath gifts her honeymoon tickets. However, Shaurya is shocked to learn that Varsha has quit...

  • Naitik wants to meet Akshara

    64.Naitik wants to meet Akshara

    09-04-200921 min

    While, Varsha and Shaurya pack for their honeymoon, Naitik is delighted that Dadaji has agreed to Akshara's education after marriage. He asks Akshara to meet him inside the college...

  • Varsha refuses to study

    65.Varsha refuses to study

    10-04-200921 min

    Naitik arrives at Akshara's college to meet her but she comes with her mother. However, with the help of Akshara's friend, he still manages to speak with her. Meanwhile, Shaurya as...

  • Varsha cannot find Shaurya

    66.Varsha cannot find Shaurya

    13-04-200921 min

    Rajshri is worried about Akshara's health. Mohit calls Akshara's house to talk to her but Rajshri picks up the phone. Meanwhile, Dadaji scolds Naitik for reading a book on the dini...

  • Nandini's arrival

    67.Nandini's arrival

    14-04-200921 min

    Naitik and Akshara meet at college and he reads her a book. Meanwhile, Rashmi tells Akshara that she calls Rajshri 'Bhavana'. Bhabhi Maa informs that Nandini is coming. Gayatri req...

  • Nandini is upset

    68.Nandini is upset

    15-04-200921 min

    Nandini is upset that she was not told anything about Naitik's marriage. Nandini's mother tells her that she was not informed so that she does not get upset at Naitik, being the yo...

  • Akshara is upset at Naitik

    69.Akshara is upset at Naitik

    16-04-200921 min

    Kaveri feels sad that her daughter, Nandini, is unmarried and consoles her. While Nandini still retains the same affection for her family, she is upset, due to which Naitik cannot...

  • A misunderstanding

    70.A misunderstanding

    17-04-200921 min

    Nandini is excited about Naitik's marriage and wants to meet Akshara. However, Naitik is upset that he could not meet Akshara. He starts messaging Akshara hoping that she might not...

  • Shaurya invites Varsha

    71.Shaurya invites Varsha

    20-04-200921 min

    Nandini feels that she could not make her parents happy. She also wants to help Naitik and Akshara in their exam preparations. Meanwhile, Shaurya expresses his feelings to Varsha a...

  • The wrong gift

    72.The wrong gift

    21-04-200921 min

    Nandini and her family members visit Akshara. Naitik calls up Akshara and asks her to impress Nandini. Rajshri and her family members buy anklets for Nandini and greet Naitik's fam...

  • Nandini likes Akshara

    73.Nandini likes Akshara

    22-04-200921 min

    Nandini likes Akshara and her family and wants to help her with her studies. In more good news, the Maheshwari family comes to know that the Singhania family is suitable for Akshar...

  • Dhanya likes Bhola

    74.Dhanya likes Bhola

    23-04-200921 min

    Rajshri gives permission to Naitik to talk to Akshara. Nandini explains Akshara's subject to Naitik but he is tense after learning Akshara's subject is different. Meanwhile, Shaury...

  • Naitik suspects Akshara

    75.Naitik suspects Akshara

    24-04-200921 min

    Dadaji scolds Naitik for sleeping late, and then gives him some office work, which worries Naitik. Later, Naitik and Mohit reach the college library to meet Akshara, but see her wi...

  • Dhanya agrees to marry a widower

    76.Dhanya agrees to marry a widower

    27-04-200921 min

    Akshara is upset with Naitik for suspecting her after seeing a boy helping her pick books. Everyone is shocked to hear that Shankari has brought a proposal for Dhanya. The alliance...

  • Dhanya is upset

    77.Dhanya is upset

    28-04-200921 min

    Both Naitik and Akshara are sad about their argument. When Naitik's family plans to purchase jewellery, Nandini wants a special one for Akshara. Meanwhile, Dhanya weeps thinking ab...

  • Shankari leaves a message

    78.Shankari leaves a message

    29-04-200921 min

    Shankari compels Akshara to go shopping with Naitik's family. Later, when Naitik and Mohit enter Akshara's room, she starts screaming. Meanwhile, Shankari leaves a message for Rajs...

  • The Singhania family's rules

    79.The Singhania family's rules

    30-04-200921 min

    Naitik meets Akshara and he apologises for his behaviour. Later, when the Maheshwari family arrives at the Singhania house to select wedding jewellery, Rajshri begins to worry on s...

  • Akshara must to learn to cook

    80.Akshara must to learn to cook

    01-05-200921 min

    Anshuman demands halwa from Akshara and Rajshri tells her to learn to cook and prepare the dish. Rajshri also asks Dhanya if she would like to stay with Akshara after Akshara's mar...

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