{{Short description|Indian television series}} {{pp-move}} {{pp-extended|small=yes}} {{Long plot|date=November 2024}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2018}} {{Use Indian English|date=January 2014}} {{Infobox television | image = Yeh_Rishta_Gen_4.png | image_upright = | image_size = | image_alt = | caption = | genre = Soap opera | company = Director's Kut Productions<ref>{{Cite news|first=Chandni|last=Mathur|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/superstars-of-the-small-screen/870579/|title=Superstars of the small screen|date=26 September 2017|work=The Financial Express|access-date=9 February 2020|archive-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630102925/https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/superstars-of-the-small-screen/870579/|url-status=live}}</ref> | developer = | writer = {{ubl|Saba Mumtaz<ref>{{Cite news|title=Spinning a yarn|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/spinning-a-yarn/1194459/4|newspaper=The Indian Express|first=Onkar|last=Kulkarni|date=15 November 2013|access-date=3 April 2021}}</ref>|Bhavna Vyas|Ghazala Nargis|Munisha Rajpal|Zama Habib<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nimki Mukhiya producer Zama Habib: Wanted to address socio-political issues in an entertaining and engaging way|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/meet-the-showrunners-nimki-mukhiya-producer-zama-habib-5961083/|website=The Indian Express|date=3 September 2019|access-date=25 August 2020|archive-date=1 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101174314/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/meet-the-showrunners-nimki-mukhiya-producer-zama-habib-5961083/|url-status=live}}</ref>|Bandana Tiwari<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lights, camera, caution: Back on the set|url=https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/lights-camera-caution-back-on-the-set-11591954645123.html|website=Live Mint|date=12 June 2020|access-date=12 June 2020|archive-date=21 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221121150410/https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/lights-camera-caution-back-on-the-set-11591954645123.html|url-status=live}}</ref>}} | director = {{plainlist| *Romesh Kalra *Rishi Mandial *Ram Pandey}} | creative_director = Vivek Bahl | starring = {{plainlist| *Hina Khan *Karan Mehra *Shivangi Joshi *Mohsin Khan *Pranali Rathod *Harshad Chopda *Samridhii Shukla *Shehzada Dhami *Rohit Purohit}} | open_theme = ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' by Alka Yagnik | country = India | language = Hindi | num_episodes = 5000 <!-- as on 3 December 2025 --><!-- Do not uncomment the preceding text. This field is for a number only and the date should not be visible. --> | music = Navin Tripati<br/>Manish Tripathi | executive_producer = Vivek Jain | producer = Rajan Shahi | cinematography = Arjuni Rao | editor = Sameer Gandhi | camera = Multi-camera | runtime = 20–22 minutes | network = StarPlus | first_aired = {{Start date|df=yes|2009|01|12}} | last_aired = present | list_episodes = | related = {{plainlist| *''Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke''}} | num_seasons = }} '''''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai''''' ({{translation|''What Is This Relationship Called?''}}), also known by the initialism '''''YRKKH''''',<ref name= "popular name">{{cite web|title=Know the cost of Pranali Rathod's lehenga in YRKKH|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-akshara-goenka-aka-pranali-rathod-choose-2-35-lakh-rupees-bridal-lehenga-for-abhira-ki-shaadi/405179|access-date=2022-05-15|website=Times Now Hindi|date=6 May 2022|language=hindi|archive-date=6 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506132843/https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-akshara-goenka-aka-pranali-rathod-choose-2-35-lakh-rupees-bridal-lehenga-for-abhira-ki-shaadi/405179|url-status=live}}</ref> is an Indian Hindi-language romantic family drama television series that airs on StarPlus and streams on Disney+ Hotstar.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|last2=|first2=|last3=|first3=|title=Mohsin Khan, Shivangi Joshi celebrate as Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai completes 3000 episodes|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/mohsin-khan-shivangi-joshi-celebrate-as-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-completes-3000-episodes-1598508-2019-09-12|access-date=|website=India Today|date=11 September 2019|language=en|archive-date=28 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028081055/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/mohsin-khan-shivangi-joshi-celebrate-as-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-completes-3000-episodes-1598508-2019-09-12|url-status=live}}</ref> It premiered on 12 January 2009 and is the longest running Indian television soap opera.<ref>{{Cite web|date=19 March 2021|title=From Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah to Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: 5 longest-running Indian TV shows|url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telly-talk/article/from-taarak-mehta-ka-ooltah-chashmah-to-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-5-longest-running-indian-tv-shows/734711|access-date=|website=Zoom TV|language=en|archive-date=28 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028080816/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telly-talk/article/from-taarak-mehta-ka-ooltah-chashmah-to-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-5-longest-running-indian-tv-shows/734711|url-status=live}}</ref> The series is produced by Rajan Shahi under Director's Kut Productions.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=11 January 2017|title=Akshara-Naitik's exit has made Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai better, says producer Rajan Shahi|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-hina-khan-karan-mehra-producer-rajan-shahi-naira-karthik-wedding-4469073/|access-date=|website=The Indian express|archive-date=26 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190726133525/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-hina-khan-karan-mehra-producer-rajan-shahi-naira-karthik-wedding-4469073/|url-status=live}}</ref> It previously starred Hina Khan, Karan Mehra, Shivangi Joshi, Mohsin Khan, Pranali Rathod, Harshad Chopda, and Shehzada Dhami.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-17|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai set for another leap: Reasons why the show has become stretchy|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-set-for-another-leap-reasons-why-the-show-has-become-stretchy/photostory/87083924.cms|access-date=2021-11-25|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=29 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129083718/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-set-for-another-leap-reasons-why-the-show-has-become-stretchy/photostory/87083924.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Currently, it stars Samridhii Shukla and Rohit Purohit.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://m.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/exclusive-saavi-ki-savari-fame-samridhii-shukla-roped-play-the-lead-star-plus-yeh-rishta|title=EXCLUSIVE! Saavi Ki Savari fame Samridhii Shukla roped in to play the lead in Star Plus' Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|website=TellyChakkar|date=21 October 2023}}</ref><ref>{{citation|url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/television/news/exclusive-rohit-purohit-to-replace-shehzada-dhami-as-lead-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/2024/03/18|title=Exclusive: Rohit Purohit to replace Shehzada Dhami as lead in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|website=IWMBuzz|date=18 March 2024}}</ref>
==Plot== ===Generation 1=== Akshara and Naitik, both from large Marwari joint families based in Udaipur, get married. Initially, they struggle to understand each other, but gradually come to understand, support, and love one another. Soon, their son Naksh is born. However, Naitik falls into a coma following an accident.
Four years later, Akshara starts working in the family business. Naitik recovers from the coma and struggles to bond with the mischievous Naksh. Naitik's mother, Gayatri, dies after falling off a cliff. His sister Rashmi gives birth to a daughter and names her Gayatri. Soon, Akshara and Naitik's daughter Naira is born. Naitik's uncle Mahendra dies, and Kaveri blames Akshara for it and disowns her. Akshara and Naitik move out with their children.
Ten years later, Akshara and Naitik relocate to Cape Town along with Naksh and Naira. Naksh returns to Udaipur and convinces Kaveri to forgive Akshara, who is innocent. Eventually, the family reunites. Soon, Naksh falls for Nayantara, a hockey player, and their marriage is arranged, but she runs away on the wedding day due to misunderstandings. To cheer up a depressed Naksh, the family go on a picnic, where Naira's friend Sukanya accidentally dies. Naira mistakenly believes that Akshara holds her responsible for Sukanya's death and flees Udaipur in fear of being arrested.
===Generation 2=== Seven years later, Naira lives in an orphanage in Rishikesh. Akshara finds her, brings her back, and they eventually reconcile. Soon, Naira and Kartik fall in love, while Gayatri also falls for Kartik but sacrifices her love after seeing Naira and Kartik's feelings for each other. Akshara accidentally dies after falling off a cliff, and Kartik is held responsible for her death. Kartik and Naira marry after his innocence is proven. Later, everyone learns that Kartik's cousin Mansi caused Akshara's death, but they forgive her. Kartik's sister Keerti divorces her abusive husband Aditya and marries Naksh, and eventually they fall in love. Soon, Kartik's misunderstandings regarding his parents, Manish and Swarna, are cleared, and it is revealed that Shubham is his half-brother. However, Shubham dies from a drug overdose, and Naira is blamed for concealing his addiction. She leaves the house.
Two years later, Naira lives in Mumbai with Naitik to complete her studies, while Kartik is appointed as a professor at the same college. Soon, Kartik realises his mistake, but Naira suffers a brain clot. They reunite after her recovery. Soon, Naira and Keerti are revealed to be pregnant. Keerti gives birth to a son, but Naira's daughter dies. Naira later enters the business world and learns about her second pregnancy, but Kartik questions her relationship with her boss, Mihir. Naira moves out without informing him about her pregnancy and is presumed dead.
Five years later, Naira now lives in Goa with her son Kairav. Soon, Kartik learns that Naira is alive and that Kairav is their son, and they reconcile. A few months later, Naira and Kartik's daughter Akshara is born. However, during a family picnic, Naira falls off a cliff in an accident and dies. Soon, Kairav meets Sirat, a boxer and Naira's lookalike, and believes she has returned. For his sake, Kartik brings Sirat into the house. She marries Kartik after proving her innocence in the charges relating to her first husband Ranveer's death, and their daughter Aarohi is born.
Eight years later, Akshara and Aarohi are very different from one another. Akshara is timid and loves music, while Aarohi is studious, intelligent, and outspoken. Akshara learns that Naira is her mother, not Sirat. Aarohi begins claiming a greater place in Sirat's life after learning that Akshara is her half-sister. Kartik dies in a plane crash, and Sirat also dies after falling down the temple stairs. Aarohi blames Akshara for Sirat's death and begins to resent her.
===Generation 3=== Twelve years later, Akshara is now a singer who uses music therapy, while Dr. Abhimanyu Birla is a practising surgeon. Aarohi also becomes a doctor and falls for Abhimanyu. However, Abhimanyu and Akshara are in love. After learning about their relationship, Aarohi breaks off her engagement to Abhimanyu and decides to focus on her career. After many conflicts, Akshara and Abhimanyu finally marry. Soon, it is revealed that Abhimanyu's half-brother Neil is actually Harshvardhan's son from an extramarital affair, and that Manjari brought him home through adoption to give him a mother's love and a family. Eventually, Abhimanyu's cousin Anisha and Kairav's marriage is arranged, but Kairav learns about her affair with a married man. Fearing that the truth will come out, Anisha threatens suicide but falls to her death. However, Kairav is blamed for her murder, and Abhimanyu and Akshara's relationship becomes strained.
One year later, Akshara and Kairav now live in Mauritius. They return to India, and Kairav is proven innocent. Akshara and Abhimanyu reunite, while Neil and Aarohi are shown to be in love. Neil and Aarohi eventually resolve their differences and marry. Akshara and Aarohi both become pregnant. Akshara and Neil attempt to rescue some girls from goons, which results in Neil's death. Akshara is also led to believe that she has miscarried. Aarohi blames Akshara for always being responsible for the deaths of her loved ones. All the Birlas, including Abhimanyu, blame her for Neil's death and the miscarriage. Meanwhile, Abhimanyu divorces her and cuts her out of his life. Akshara decides to leave everyone behind and is involved in a bus accident. She then learns that she is still pregnant, as one of her twins survived. Abhimanyu refuses to listen to her, so Abhinav helps her and marries her for the sake of her child.
Six years later, Akshara lives with her son Abhir and Abhinav in Kasauli, while Abhimanyu has taken on a fatherly role for Aarohi's daughter Ruhi. Akshara decides to move on with Abhinav, while Abhimanyu remains in love with her. Amid all this, Kairav and Muskan fall in love and marry, while Akshara and Aarohi also mend their relationship. Later, Abhimanyu learns that Abhir is his son. Abhinav dies on his birthday after falling off a cliff. Abhimanyu is initially blamed for his death, but everyone later realises that it was an accident. Akshara and Abhimanyu decide to marry again for Abhir's sake, as he falls into depression after Abhinav's death. During a pre-wedding ceremony, Akshara is revealed to be pregnant with Abhinav's child. Aarohi dies due to Ruhi's mistake, but to save Ruhi from trauma, Akshara takes the blame herself. Ruhi begins to hate Akshara, so, for Ruhi's sake, she leaves the house. Abhimanyu decides to follow and support her, and therefore also cuts contact with everyone else. However, on the day of his wedding to Akshara, he and Abhir die in a landslide accident.
===Generation 4=== Twenty-two years later, Akshara, now a lawyer and resort owner, lives in Mussoorie with her daughter Abhira, an aspiring lawyer. Armaan and Ruhi fall in love. Ruhi reluctantly marries Armaan's half-brother Rohit. Akshara is shot by Abhira's stalker, Yuvraj, and asks Armaan to marry Abhira to protect her before dying. Abhira and Armaan enter into a one-year contract marriage and gradually develop a close friendship. Rohit leaves home after learning about Armaan and Ruhi's affair before marriage and is presumed dead. Ruhi becomes jealous of Abhira and Armaan's married life. The truth about Armaan and Abhira's contract marriage is eventually exposed, and they divorce despite Abhira being in love with Armaan.
Armaan realises that he loves Abhira. Abhira graduates and begins working. After much struggle, Abhira and Armaan accept their love for one another. Rohit is revealed to be alive and returns home, wanting to divorce Ruhi. Manish discovers that Abhira is the daughter of Akshara and Abhinav, and that Akshara is dead. Abhira is also revealed to have fertility issues, and Armaan decides not to leave her. Abhira and Armaan marry, while Ruhi moves on with Rohit. Later, both Abhira and Ruhi become pregnant, and they develop a sisterly bond. Eventually, both families learn that Abhira is Akshara's daughter, and the Goenkas accept her, except for Ruhi. Ruhi gives birth to a son, Daksh, while Abhira's baby is stillborn. Abhir, now revealed to be alive and working as a singer, returns and hates the Goenkas for banishing Akshara, but forms bonds with both Abhira and Ruhi.
Abhir and Charu fall in love and decide to marry. However, blackmailed by Sanjay, Charu runs away on the wedding day, and Abhir marries Kiara in anger. Abhira reunites Armaan with his living mother, Shivani. Ruhi decides to become the surrogate mother for Abhira and Armaan's child. Rohit and Shivani die, and Abhira and Armaan take care of Ruhi and Daksh. Abhir and Charu begin a secret relationship, and Kiara divorces Abhir. Ruhi learns that she caused Aarohi's death and that Akshara took the blame upon herself. She asks Abhir and Abhira for forgiveness and reconciles with them. Later, Ruhi gives birth to Abhira and Armaan's daughter, nicknamed Pookie. Armaan becomes possessive of Pookie. Pookie is kidnapped, and Abhira rescues her and hides her in a box. However, Abhira falls unconscious, and Pookie is taken away in a lorry. Armaan blames Abhira for Pookie's disappearance, although the entire family supports her after the incident. Armaan cuts ties with Abhira and the Poddars and leaves Udaipur forever.
Seven years later, Abhira, Kaveri, and Vidya live in a rented house and lead a modest middle-class life. Sanjay and Krish conspire against Kaveri, tricking her into signing documents that transfer all the Poddar assets to them. They take over the Poddar house and rename it Bansal House, though they fail to transfer ownership of the law business. Vidya and Kaveri run a saree business called Kesari Vastra, while Abhira resumes her law practice and searches for Pookie in every city she visits. Madhav is transferred to another city, while the Goenkas relocate to Japan, with Ruhi accompanying them. Abhir and Charu marry and settle in Japan.
In Mount Abu, Armaan works as a radio jockey and lives with Pookie, now renamed Maira. It is revealed that Armaan received a call from the lorry driver about Pookie and found her. However, he chose not to inform Abhira, believing her to be irresponsible. They live in a paying guest accommodation with a woman named Geetanjali and her grandfather. Maira sees an advertisement for Vidya and Kaveri's business and calls Abhira to place an order for a saree. They travel to Mount Abu to meet Maira and deliver the saree.
Later, Kaveri, Vidya, and Abhira present their business plan to a businessman named Anshuman. They attend Krish's engagement to Tanya and discover that Tanya is Anshuman's sister. Impressed by their proposal, Anshuman agrees to invest in their business. Maira secretly travels to Udaipur for a dance competition. Armaan discovers this and follows her there. Kaveri, Vidya, and Abhira set up a stall at a fair, where they meet Maira again after she accidentally damages the stall. Armaan arrives and finds Maira with Abhira. Kaveri sees Armaan with Maira and Geetanjali and realises that Maira is actually Pookie and that Armaan has moved on. She arranges for Armaan and Abhira's divorce and urges Abhira to move on from her past.
Later, Armaan becomes engaged to Geetanjali for Maira's sake but realises the wrongs he committed against Abhira and returns to Udaipur to tell her the truth. However, Kaveri stops him and blackmails him into convincing Abhira to move on with Anshuman. Later, Anshuman halts the wedding in order to search for "Pookie". Soon, Abhira discovers that Pookie is actually Maira and takes her back to Goenka House. Maira initially struggles to bond with Abhira but grows closer to her after realising that she hurt her during one of Geetanjali's schemes. Abhira forgives Armaan and decides to continue with her marriage to Anshuman, but both eventually realise that she still loves Armaan and step away from the relationship. Meanwhile, Geetanjali blackmails Armaan into marrying her by threatening to harm Abhira and Maira. Anshuman dies, and Abhira is accused of his murder, but Armaan proves her innocence by exposing Kiara's drug-peddler friend as the true cause of his death. Abhir helps Kiara overcome her drug addiction, while Kaveri takes Abhira and Maira to Mussoorie to help Abhira recover from her trauma. Coincidentally, Armaan and Geetanjali arrive at Abhira's resort for their honeymoon at Vidya's insistence. However, Geetanjali attempts to initiate a physical relationship with Armaan while he is drunk, and after he rejects her, she tries to kill Abhira and Maira but instead falls to her death.
Five months later, Abhira and Armaan work together and live with Maira in Poddar House. Abhira goes to Jaipur to pursue a course and stays in a hostel. Armaan also travels to Jaipur and surprises her. Meanwhile, Vidya and Kajal quarrel because Kajal believes Tanya is being sidelined and mistreated. Madhav returns to Poddar House, and the family are delighted to see him. During their stay in the hostel, Armaan and Abhira rediscover their feelings for one another. They save a couple from separating and later confess their love before marrying. The Poddars hear the news of their marriage and prepare to welcome them home. Yuvraj then returns to Abhira's life.
==Cast== {{main|List of characters in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai}}
==Production== ===Development===
Filming of the show began on 11 September 2008.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-makes-history-by-nearing-3000-episodes-kartik-aka-mohsin-khan-is-ecstatic/articleshow/71046770.cms|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai makes history by nearing 3000 episodes; Kartik aka Mohsin Khan is ecstatic|website=Times Of India|date=9 September 2019 |access-date=11 September 2019|archive-date=10 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910073313/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-makes-history-by-nearing-3000-episodes-kartik-aka-mohsin-khan-is-ecstatic/articleshow/71046770.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> It was launched at Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan. In January 2009, the series was promoted through a campaign at six main cities by StarPlus along with Jagran Solutions. A contest was held in the country among over 1000 married couples out of which fifty of them were selected through events like quizzes and on air test on radios. They were made to remarry with the rituals along with the games and events held in Rambagh Palace.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fifty couples renew marital vows to promote TV show|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/tv/fifty-couples-renew-marital-vows-to-promote-tv-show/story-iAl60hsOemhg3U6x95ByfI.html|website=Hindustan Times|date=22 January 2009|access-date=26 May 2020|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030164608/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/fifty-couples-renew-marital-vows-to-promote-tv-show/story-iAl60hsOemhg3U6x95ByfI.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
In January 2010, a sequence was shot without any dialogue, with only background music used during dramatic scenes when the Singhania family learn that the character Akshara motivates the love between her sister-in-law Nandhini and Naitik's friend Mohit, against them.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Silent Turn|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/silent-turn/story-SyKWArNpCJrsx0RW97XAoJ.html|website=Hindustan Times|date=9 January 2010|access-date=2 June 2020|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227132938/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/silent-turn/story-SyKWArNpCJrsx0RW97XAoJ.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
In January 2013, ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' was sent notice by channel for its ending due to decreasing ratings. However it received extension until June 2013 while the ratings rose and the decision of ending was dropped.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Ek-Hazaaron-Mein-Meri-Behna-Hai-under-scanner/articleshow/17858270.cms|title=Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai under scanner|website=The Times of India|date=3 January 2013 |access-date=19 April 2020|archive-date=28 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211228025225/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ek-hazaaron-mein-meri-behna-hai-under-scanner/articleshow/17858270.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Besides, twice again it received notice for ending but soon when the ratings increased after it, the plan was dropped and the series continued.
During November 2014, lead Hina Khan could not attend shooting for a few days due to her other work schedules and the track was altered for her absence.<ref>{{Cite news|title='Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' track altered to accommodate Hina Khan's absence|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Hina-Khan-Yeh-Rishta-Kya-Kehlata-Hai-Akshara-Rajan-Shahi/articleshow/24199113.cms|website=The Times of India|date=4 December 2014 |access-date=29 June 2020|archive-date=29 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230429083642/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/hina-khan-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-akshara-rajan-shahi/articleshow/24199113.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2014, a scene where characters Naman and Karishma kiss was cut from the broadcast to avoid offending the show's audience.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Lip kiss in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai censored? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/lip-kiss-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-censored/articleshow/43807373.cms |access-date= |website=The Times of India |date=4 December 2014 |language=en |archive-date=9 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309120727/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/lip-kiss-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-censored/articleshow/43807373.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
The show took its first leap of 4 years on 30 November 2012 after the car accident of Naitik as he slips into a coma.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Akshara-turns-a-business-women-post-leap/articleshow/17415273.cms|title=Akshara turns a business women post leap!|website=Times Of India|date=29 November 2012 |access-date=17 September 2019|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227205526/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/akshara-turns-a-business-women-post-leap/articleshow/17415273.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> It then took a leap of 10 years on 30 March 2015 after Kaveri banished Akshara from the house owing to Mahendra Pratap's death.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Yeh-Rishta-Kya-Kehlata-Hai-to-shoot-in-Cape-Town-after-10-year-leap/articleshow/46209783.cms|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai to shoot in Cape Town after 10 year leap|website=Times of India|date=12 February 2015 |access-date=4 October 2019|archive-date=3 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903195746/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Yeh-Rishta-Kya-Kehlata-Hai-to-shoot-in-Cape-Town-after-10-year-leap/articleshow/46209783.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Then a leap of some years was taken on 16 May 2016 after teenage Naira running away from her home fearing imprisonment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-leap-naira-separate-her-loving-parents-naitik-akshara-676220|title='Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' leap: Naira to separate from her loving parents Naitik and Akshara?|website=IB Times|date=26 April 2016|access-date=2 January 2020|archive-date=2 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102045919/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-leap-naira-separate-her-loving-parents-naitik-akshara-676220|url-status=live}}</ref> Another leap of 2 years was taken on 21 May 2018 after Shubam's death as Swarna ousts her.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/tv-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-to-take-a-2-year-leap-revamping-the-set-and-storyline-443021|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai to take a 2-year leap, set and storyline to be revamped|website=India TV News|date=19 May 2018|access-date=4 October 2019|archive-date=29 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729063316/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/tv-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-to-take-a-2-year-leap-revamping-the-set-and-storyline-443021|url-status=live}}</ref> It took a leap of 5 years on 7 June 2019 after Naira leaves the Goenka house on Kartik's misconception about her.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-promo-post-5-years-leap-shivangi-joshi-shown-as-a-single-mother/articleshow/69732283.cms|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Promo: Post 5-years leap, Shivangi Joshi shown as a single mother|website=Times of India|date=11 June 2019 |access-date=17 September 2019|archive-date=12 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190612091400/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-promo-post-5-years-leap-shivangi-joshi-shown-as-a-single-mother/articleshow/69732283.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> On 18 October 2021, The show took a leap of 8 years where Sirat was shown a single mother to Aarohi and Akshara while Kartik was abroad to drop teenaged Kairav and Vansh to hostels. On 27 October 2021, a leap of 12 years was taken after Kartik and Sirat's deaths and the story started focussing on Abhimanyu and grown up Akshara and Aarohi. On 25 August 2022, the show took a leap of 1 year where Akshara was helping Dr. Kunal's sister, Maya, and was living away from her family and Abhimanyu.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai to take a leap, Akshara-Abhimanyu part ways|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-to-take-a-leap-akshara-abhimanyu-part-ways-1988608-2022-08-16|access-date=2023-02-11|website=India Today|date=16 August 2022 |language=en|archive-date=11 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211205327/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/soaps/story/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-to-take-a-leap-akshara-abhimanyu-part-ways-1988608-2022-08-16|url-status=live}}</ref> On 6 January 2023, show took another leap of 6 years and it was shown that while Akshara is raising her son Abhir after legally marrying Abhinav in Kasauli and Aarohi is raising her and Neil's daughter Ruhi as a single mother post Neil's death with Abhimanyu fulfilling her fatherly responsibilities.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Exclusive: Yeh Rishta's Karishma Sawant on the 6-year leap: 'I didn't have to wait for another show to try a different role'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-yeh-rishtas-karishma-sawant-on-the-6-year-leap-i-didnt-have-to-wait-for-another-show-to-try-a-different-role/articleshow/96931429.cms|access-date=2023-02-11|website=The Times of India|date=12 January 2023 |language=en|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030164525/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defaultinterstitial.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> On 6 November 2023, show took a leap of 22 years after Aarohi, Abhimanyu and Abhir's deaths and started focussing on Akshara's daughter, Abhira, Armaan and grown up Ruhi.<ref>{{citation|url=https://m.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-promo-review-the-fourth-generation-of-show-visual-spectacle|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai PROMO REVIEW! The fourth generation of the show is a visual spectacle along with an interesting storyline|website=TellyChakkar|date=31 October 2023}}</ref> On 19 May 2025, the show took a leap of seven years after Abhira and Armaan's separation.
The ten-year leap in March 2015 was slightly delayed as the casting of adult Naksh was not finalised. Producers auditioned over 200 people before choosing Rohan Mehra.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Yeh Rishta Kya...' 10-year leap delayed|url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/yeh-rishta-kya-10-year-leap-delayed_1556977.html|website=Zee News|date=5 March 2015|access-date=21 May 2020|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227132938/https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/yeh-rishta-kya-10-year-leap-delayed_1556977.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In April 2016, both Hina Khan and Karan Mehra refused to play the role as in-laws after the on-going wedding track of their onscreen son Naksh and Tara. Thus, the track was altered such that the wedding was called off.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-hina-khan-refuses-to-play-saas-naksh-taras-wedding-cancelled-807609|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Hina Khan REFUSES to play 'saas'; Naksh-Tara's wedding cancelled!|website=ABP News|date=10 April 2016|access-date=2 January 2020|archive-date=2 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102045923/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-hina-khan-refuses-to-play-saas-naksh-taras-wedding-cancelled-807609|url-status=live}}</ref>
During January 2017, at the filming of pre-wedding sequences of the lead characters Naira and Kartik, fire broke out on the sets due to a short circuit.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fire on Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai sets, cast evacuated|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/fire-on-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-sets-cast-evacuated-4500335/|website=The Indian Express|date=31 January 2017|access-date=18 June 2020|archive-date=19 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619043741/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/fire-on-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-sets-cast-evacuated-4500335/|url-status=live}}</ref> Common people were auditioned at Delhi during 4 and 5 February 2017 and cast for Baraati in Naira and Kartik's wedding.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-cast-common-people-heres-how-you-can-be-part-popular-show-714723|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai to cast common people; here's how you can be a part of the popular show|website=International Business Times|date=3 February 2017|access-date=15 April 2020|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524235259/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-cast-common-people-heres-how-you-can-be-part-popular-show-714723|url-status=live}}</ref>
In August 2017, the wedding dress of the character Keerti, for her and Naksh's marriage sequence, was designed by Bollywood fashion designer Neeta Lulla.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Neeta Lulla to exclusively design the ensemble for brides of Yeh Rishta, Ishqbaaz|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/neeta-lulla-to-exclusively-design-the-ensemble-for-brides-of-yeh-rishta-ishqbaaz/articleshow/60007568.cms|website=The Times of India|date=10 August 2017 |access-date=25 August 2020|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227132943/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/neeta-lulla-to-exclusively-design-the-ensemble-for-brides-of-yeh-rishta-ishqbaaz/articleshow/60007568.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
Pankhuri Awasthy was cast in June 2019 as Vedika, whose role was supposed to be for three months.<ref name=":15">{{Cite news|title=Pankhuri Awasthy: A point came when I stopped relating to my character in 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/pankhuri-awasthy-a-point-came-when-i-stopped-relating-to-my-character-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/articleshow/73252341.cms|website=The Times of India|date=15 January 2020 |access-date=15 July 2020|archive-date=24 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124004819/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/pankhuri-awasthy-a-point-came-when-i-stopped-relating-to-my-character-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/articleshow/73252341.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> However, with the increased ratings, becoming most watched Hindi GEC for few weeks in urban, her role was extended with her exit in January 2020 while in between she took a break in October and re-entered in November 2019.<ref name=":15" /><ref>{{Cite news|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Pankhuri Awasthy aka Vedika to re-enter Kartik's life|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yrkkh-pankhuri-awasthy-aka-vedika-to-re-enter-kartiks-life/articleshow/71972130.cms|website=The Times of India|date=8 November 2019 |access-date=15 July 2020|archive-date=8 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108140653/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yrkkh-pankhuri-awasthy-aka-vedika-to-re-enter-kartiks-life/articleshow/71972130.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
Speaking about ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai's'' success producer Rajan Shahi said, "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai doing well is something we have to strive for each and every day. When a show completes this number of episodes, it becomes a challenge as to how to sustain the show. There are so many topics to choose from and there are so many relationships, so that becomes a major challenge, to keep the freshness alive. Drama, intrigue, etc is just a part of storytelling but to still keep the essence alive that is the challenge, it is always a day to day battle".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=23 April 2019|title=Producer Rajan Shahi on Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai's success: 'It's a challenge to keep the freshness alive'|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/telly-talk/gossip/article/producer-rajan-shahi-on-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hais-success-its-a-challenge-to-keep-the-freshness-alive-tv-news/405391|access-date=11 August 2019|website=Times Now News|archive-date=1 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701040313/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/telly-talk/gossip/article/producer-rajan-shahi-on-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hais-success-its-a-challenge-to-keep-the-freshness-alive-tv-news/405391|url-status=live}}</ref> He also quoted that the elaborate festival celebrations shown is the strength of the series.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Rakhi kicks off festive season on daily soaps|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/tv-channels-gear-up-for-budget-hikes-as-shooting-special-sequences-for-festivals-sometimes-increases-the-budget-for-one-episode-by-300/articleshow/21914815.cms|website=The Times of India|date=20 August 2013 |access-date=26 June 2020|archive-date=20 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220114700/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/tv-channels-gear-up-for-budget-hikes-as-shooting-special-sequences-for-festivals-sometimes-increases-the-budget-for-one-episode-by-300/articleshow/21914815.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
Speaking about the introduction of transition in the story from Akshara and Naitik to Naira and Kartik, Shahi said, "We were losing out on the young audience when things were going sweet between (original protagonists) Akshara and Naitik. With the introduction of Kartik and Naira -- a couple that is imperfect, makes mistake and learns from the mistakes -- the audience again found a connection with the on-screen characters. That is how our show has stood strong against the test of time".<ref>{{Cite web|title=What drives Indian TV's longest-running soap 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/what-drives-indian-tvs-longestrunning-soap/1619113|website=Outlook India|access-date=26 June 2020|archive-date=28 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628084707/https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/what-drives-indian-tvs-longestrunning-soap/1619113|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2017 Shahi stated: {{Quote box | quote = "With due respect to both the actors, it is a fact that after Karan left, we could consolidate our position and the TRPs actually increased. After Hina's exit too, the show has grown. This is not to say that they did not contribute to the show, but we were not able to shoot when those two were a part of the show as they had so much baggage. There were just two-three hours of shooting with the lead actors. Now, even if we are given a choice, the writers wouldn't want Akshara back".<ref name=":13">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/split-wide-open/articleshow/56645261.cms|title=Hina Khan is upset with the comments of 'Yeh Rishta'... producer|website=The Times of India|access-date=15 April 2020|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227132952/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/split-wide-open/articleshow/56645261.cms|url-status=dead}}</ref>}} For his above statement both Khan and Mehra expressed their displeasure where Khan stated: {{Quote box | quote ="During that time, he went on record to praise both of us for our dedication and professionalism. And honestly, we were probably the only lead pair on television who continued to be with the show for eight consecutive years. Despite the work pressure, disagreements and other work opportunities, we continued to stay loyal to the show and supported the producer. But now that we are not doing the show, he's very conveniently contradicting his own statements".}} Mehra stated: {{Quote box | quote ="If he is saying that I worked for two-three hours, he is referring to someone else because my attendance register is the proof. Also, I gave my notice period in advance. I don't know who he has a grudge against and why is he saying it now? I was thanked by the channel and Rajan sir when I quit, so I don't understand how this has emerged now".<ref name=":13" />}}
In May 2022, actress Pranali Rathod worn a bridal lehenga worth ₹2.5 Lacs approximately for Akshara and Abhimanyu's wedding sequence, the costliest lehenga ever worn by any YRKKH actress.<ref name= "popular name"/> It was also reported that the whole wedding sequence which was shot in Samode Palace of Jaipur costed a budget around ₹2 Crores including whole cast's stay and special Rajasthani traditional costumes, the highest ever budget spent on marriage sequence of any Indian television series.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Know the budget of #AbhiRa marriage, the costliest marriage of ITV ever|url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-grand-budget-wedding-of-abhimanyu-and-pranali-rathod-is-inspired-by-priyanka-chopra|access-date=2022-05-15|website=Amar Ujala|language=hindi|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515212704/https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-grand-budget-wedding-of-abhimanyu-and-pranali-rathod-is-inspired-by-priyanka-chopra|url-status=live}}</ref>
In March 2024, after the termination of Shehzada Dhami and Pratiksha Honmukhe, Shahi stated: {{Quote box | quote = "I have had a lot of controversies with actors, but I feel nobody is above the show, not even the producer. We have big stakes for a show, but when actors or some newcomers come in and suddenly they get success, which is very short-lived today, they suddenly start taking themselves so seriously. They start believing the world does not exist without them. With fresh talent, they end up coming late on a shift… there is no place in Director's Kut Production for such people".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/rajan-shahi-ousts-shehzada-dhami-and-pratiksha-honmukhe-from-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-no-place-in-my-production-house-for-such-people-9222190/|title=Rajan Shahi ousts Shehzada Dhami and Pratiksha Honmukhe from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: No place in my production house for such people|website=Indian Express|date=19 March 2024 |access-date=20 March 2024|archive-date=10 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240410132952/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/rajan-shahi-ousts-shehzada-dhami-and-pratiksha-honmukhe-from-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-no-place-in-my-production-house-for-such-people-9222190/|url-status=live}}</ref>}}
===Casting=== {{multiple image | align = right | direction = vertical | width = 200 | header = | image1 = YRKKH_First_Generation.jpeg | alt1 = | caption1 = Title screen featuring Hina Khan and Karan Mehra | image2 = YRKKH_Second_Generation.jpeg | alt2 = | caption2 = Title screen featuring Shivangi Joshi and Mohsin Khan |image3 = Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai title screen.jpg | alt3 = | caption3 = Title screen featuring Jay Soni, Pranali Rathod, Harshad Chopda and Karishma Sawant }}
Hina Khan was cast to play Akshara Singhania, making her acting debut.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/television/photo-gallery-hina-khan-birthday-special-11-lesser-known-facts-about-the-television-superstar-2670737/hina-is-an-mba!-2670739/hina-initially-wanted-to-become-a-journalist-2670740|title=Hina Khan Birthday Special: 11 lesser known facts about the television superstar|website=Daily News and Analysis|access-date=3 April 2020|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227132938/https://www.dnaindia.com/television/photo-gallery-hina-khan-birthday-special-11-lesser-known-facts-about-the-television-superstar-2670737/hina-is-an-mba!-2670739/hina-initially-wanted-to-become-a-journalist-2670740|url-status=live}}</ref> Khan stated that she knew nothing about acting while signing the series quoting, "I didn't learn acting from anywhere. I think it's because of luck that I landed up in TV. Even after that I had to do a lot of hard work. It was more difficult for me when I began acting and straight away I had to perform. I never got to learn".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Didn't know acting when signed 'Yeh Rishta..': Hina Khan|url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/didn-t-know-acting-when-signed-yeh-rishta-hina-khan_140949.html|website=Zee News|date=15 August 2013|access-date=21 May 2020|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227132938/https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/didn-t-know-acting-when-signed-yeh-rishta-hina-khan_140949.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Karan Tacker was initially roped for the role of Naitik, but was replaced by Karan Mehra a day before the promo shoot as Tacker became skeptical.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/television/190616/we-hardly-rehearse-our-scenes-karan-mehra.html|title=We hardly rehearse our scenes: Karan Mehra|website=Deccan Chronicle|date=19 June 2016|access-date=3 April 2020|archive-date=23 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123041437/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/television/190616/we-hardly-rehearse-our-scenes-karan-mehra.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Speaking about it producer Rajan Shahi said, "Karan refused to be a part of the show a day and a half prior to shooting the promo. I needed to hunt for a new face on immediate basis. I accidentally met Karan Mehra, a real life replica of my fictitious character Naitik".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.abplive.in/television/did-you-know-karan-mehra-was-not-the-1st-choice-for-naitiks-role-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-866593|title=Did you know Karan Mehra was NOT the 1st CHOICE for Naitik's role in 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'?|website=ABP News|date=11 May 2018|access-date=12 August 2019|archive-date=12 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812165230/https://www.abplive.in/television/did-you-know-karan-mehra-was-not-the-1st-choice-for-naitiks-role-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-866593|url-status=live}}</ref>
In June 2016, Mehra quit the show, because of health issues.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/karan-mehra-naitik-quits-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-health-issues-13631-2016-06-11|title=The reason behind Karan Mehra's exit from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is just sad|website=India Today|date=11 June 2016 |access-date=18 August 2019|archive-date=23 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423065824/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/karan-mehra-naitik-quits-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-health-issues-13631-2016-06-11|url-status=live}}</ref> Two sequences were shot before his exit: one was his death track and other was his kidnap track and decision was made to take the story with the kidnapping track.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Makers-of-Yeh-Rishta-Kya-Kehlata-Hai-confused-over-the-end-of-Naitiks-track/articleshow/52954419.cms|title=Makers of 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' confused over the end of Naitik's track|website=The Times of India|date=28 June 2016 |access-date=30 December 2019|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227132947/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Makers-of-Yeh-Rishta-Kya-Kehlata-Hai-confused-over-the-end-of-Naitiks-track/articleshow/52954419.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Then, he was replaced by Vishal Singh in August 2016, making his entry with the kidnapping sequence in Switzerland.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/television/041016/hina-khan-helps-vishal-singh-ease-into-lead-role.html|title=Hina Khan helps Vishal Singh ease into lead role|website=Deccan Chronicle|date=4 October 2016|access-date=3 April 2020|archive-date=9 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190609155540/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/television/041016/hina-khan-helps-vishal-singh-ease-into-lead-role.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Is-Vishal-Singh-the-new-Naitik-in-Yeh-Rishta-Kya-Kehlata-Hai/articleshow/53421266.cms|title=Is Vishal Singh the new Naitik in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai?|website=Times of India|date=27 July 2016 |access-date=18 August 2019|archive-date=23 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723142746/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Is-Vishal-Singh-the-new-Naitik-in-Yeh-Rishta-Kya-Kehlata-Hai/articleshow/53421266.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2016, Hina Khan quit as her character became monotonous for her and she was shown killed in a car accident.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/heena-khan-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-4413043/|title=This is the real reason why Akshara aka Hina Khan left Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|website=The Indian Express|date=7 December 2016|access-date=18 August 2019|archive-date=31 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131221218/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/heena-khan-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-4413043/|url-status=live}}</ref> Shivangi Joshi playing Naira and Mohsin Khan playing Kartik, who entered in May 2016, became the leads as the story focused on their journey.<ref name=":3" />
In 2012, Sanjay Gandhi playing Mahendra quit due to the issues between him and his co-actors Sonali Verma and Sandeep Mehta who was then replaced by Abhijit Lahiri.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/from-hina-khan-to-parul-chauhan-heres-why-these-actors-left-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/sanjay-gandhi/photostory/69494517.cms|title=Here's why these actors left Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|website=Times Of India|access-date=8 December 2019|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030164546/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photostory_next.cms?msid=69494511&curpg=1&v=30221401&ajxcal=1&imgposingallery=2|url-status=live}}</ref> The latter also quit after the death of his character in March 2015. In 2012, Urmila Sharma was replaced by Sunitha Rao as Rukmini.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Urmila Sharma is basking in the glory of Raanjhanaa|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Urmila-Sharma-is-basking-in-the-glory-of-Raanjhanaa/articleshow/20764149.cms|website=The Times of India|date=25 June 2013 |access-date=22 May 2020|archive-date=20 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220165217/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/urmila-sharma-is-basking-in-the-glory-of-raanjhanaa/articleshow/20764149.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Change in the cast of Trilogy's telefilm|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Change-in-the-cast-of-Trilogys-telefilm/articleshow/16363396.cms|website=The Times of India|date=12 September 2012 |access-date=22 May 2020|archive-date=20 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220175328/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/change-in-the-cast-of-trilogys-telefilm/articleshow/16363396.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2013, Ather Habib playing Shaurya quit as he felt nothing more was there to explore in his character and was replaced by Yash Gera.<ref name=":8">{{cite web|title=Yash Gera replaces Ather in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Yash-GeraShauryaRajan-ShahiYeh-Rishta-Kya-Kehlata-HaiAther-Habib/articleshow/23050226.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927203632/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-26/news/42395340_1_shaurya-character-criticism|url-status=live|work=The Times of India|archive-date=2013-09-27}}</ref> Gera also quit in 2017 due to the same reason as that of Habib.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-actor-yash-gera-gets-back-to-djing-629952|title='Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' actor Yash Gera gets back to DJing|website=ABP News|date=7 January 2018|access-date=9 December 2019|archive-date=9 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209094645/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-actor-yash-gera-gets-back-to-djing-629952|url-status=live}}</ref> He was replaced by Sameer Sharma in the spin-off series during March 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishtey-hain-pyaar-ke-samir-sharma-to-play-aksharas-brother-shauryas-role-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-spin-off-935625|title=Samir Sharma to play Akshara's brother Shaurya in 'Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke'!|website=ABP News|date=6 March 2019|access-date=9 December 2019|archive-date=9 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209094703/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishtey-hain-pyaar-ke-samir-sharma-to-play-aksharas-brother-shauryas-role-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-spin-off-935625|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2013, Sonali Verma quit her role as Gayathri Singhania, because Verma planned to get married and move to the United States. Her character was killed after a fall from a cliff.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Yeh-Rishtas-Gayatri-quits-the-show/articleshow/27295550.cms|title='Yeh Rishta's Gayatri quits the show|website=Times Of India|date=14 December 2013 |access-date=8 December 2019|archive-date=20 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220175330/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishtas-gayatri-quits-the-show/articleshow/27295550.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2015, Aman Sharma playing Anshuman quit as he wanted to search for better opportunities and was replaced by Dheeraj Gumbar who also quit in mid 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Aman-Sharma-to-quit-Yeh-Rishta/articleshow/19834601.cms|title=Aman Sharma to quit Yeh Rishta?|website=Times Of India|date=2 May 2013 |access-date=9 December 2019|archive-date=27 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427215544/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/aman-sharma-to-quit-yeh-rishta/articleshow/19834601.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2015, Ayush Agarwal quit for personal reasons and was replaced by Shamik Abbas. In May 2016, Umang Jain playing Nayantara and her on-screen family members quit as the story started to focus on other tracks after the cancellation of her and Naksh's wedding in the show after Hina Khan playing Akshara refused to play the role of a mother-in-law.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Umang-Jain-quits-Yeh-Rishta-Kya-Kehlata-Hai/articleshow/52254695.cms|title=Umang Jain quits Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|website=The Times of India|date=14 May 2016 |access-date=2 January 2020|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030164523/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Umang-Jain-quits-Yeh-Rishta-Kya-Kehlata-Hai/articleshow/52254695.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
In September 2016, Rohan Mehra playing Naksh quit to participate in ''Bigg Boss'' and was replaced by Rishi Dev.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/telly-talk/gossip/article/rohan-mehra-to-quit-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/147054|title=Rohan Mehra to quit Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai?|website=Times Now News|date=26 September 2016 |access-date=8 December 2019|archive-date=8 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208175742/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/telly-talk/gossip/article/rohan-mehra-to-quit-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/147054|url-status=live}}</ref> Dev also quit in December 2018 as he wished to focus on his YouTube channel and was replaced by Shehzad Shaikh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-s-naksh-aka-rishi-dev-to-quit-the-show-1412799-2018-12-19|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai's Naksh aka Rishi Dev to quit the show?|website=India Today|date=19 December 2018 |access-date=8 December 2019|archive-date=7 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407071112/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-s-naksh-aka-rishi-dev-to-quit-the-show-1412799-2018-12-19|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/bepannaah-shehzad-shaikh-bagging-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-naksh-best-new-year-gift-1421990-2019-01-02|title=Bepannaah's Shehzad Shaikh feels bagging Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai was best New Year's gift|website=India Today|date=19 October 2018 |access-date=8 December 2019|archive-date=7 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407065603/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/bepannaah-shehzad-shaikh-bagging-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-naksh-best-new-year-gift-1421990-2019-01-02|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2017, Kanchi Singh playing Gayatri Deora quit as her character was sidelined and was replaced by Deblina Chatterjee in November 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kanchi-singh-quits-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/articleshow/59916305.cms|title=Kanchi Singh quits 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'|website=Times Of India|date=5 August 2017 |access-date=8 December 2019|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030164523/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kanchi-singh-quits-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/articleshow/59916305.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":7" />
Anshul Pandey playing Naman quit in October 2016 who was replaced by Jay Pathak in the spin-off series during March 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.abplive.in/television/yeh-rishtey-hain-pyaar-ke-jay-pathak-roped-in-to-play-naman-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-spin-off-936223|title=Jay Pathak to play Mishti's father Naman in 'Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke'!|website=ABP News|date=7 March 2019|access-date=9 December 2019|archive-date=27 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927132256/https://www.abplive.in/television/yeh-rishtey-hain-pyaar-ke-jay-pathak-roped-in-to-play-naman-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-spin-off-936223|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2018, Priyanka Udhwani playing Karishma quit as nothing was left for her character.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/priyanka-udhwani-quit-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-heres-the-real-reason/18892158|title=Priyanka Udhwani Quit Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai; Here's The Real Reason|website=Mid Day|date=4 January 2018|access-date=9 December 2019|archive-date=9 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209104725/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/priyanka-udhwani-quit-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-heres-the-real-reason/18892158|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2018, Vaishnavi Rao was cast as Mansi which was earlier played by Shreya Sharma as the makers considered the former better for the role.<ref>{{Cite news|title=These young TV mothers look shockingly different in real life; Shilpa Raizada from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/these-young-tv-mothers-are-shockingly-different-in-real-life/parul-chauhan-and-shilpa-raizada/photostory/63987156.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=21 August 2020|archive-date=25 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225032914/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/these-young-tv-mothers-are-shockingly-different-in-real-life/parul-chauhan-and-shilpa-raizada/photostory/63987156.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Shirin Sewani who was last seen in November 2018 playing Jasmeet in this series was replaced by Soniya Kaur in the spin-off series in March 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-spin-off-soniya-kaur-joins-shaheer-sheikh-rhea-sharma-in-the-show-922813|title='Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' SPIN-OFF: 'Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega' participant Soniya Kaur JOINS Shaheer Sheikh's show|website=ABP News|date=19 February 2019|access-date=15 January 2021|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227132949/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-spin-off-soniya-kaur-joins-shaheer-sheikh-rhea-sharma-in-the-show-922813|url-status=live}}</ref>
Parul Chauhan quit in April 2019 as she did not want to play a grandmother and was replaced by Niyati Joshi as Swarna.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/parul-chauhan-aka-swarna-bids-adieu-to-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-yes-i-have-quit-the-show-1499534-2019-04-11|title=Parul Chauhan aka Swarna bids adieu to Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Yes, I have quit the show|website=India Today|date=14 August 2018 |access-date=8 December 2019|archive-date=8 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208095110/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/parul-chauhan-aka-swarna-bids-adieu-to-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-yes-i-have-quit-the-show-1499534-2019-04-11|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":16">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-niyati-joshi-confirms-replacing-parul-chauhan-to-play-swarna-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/articleshow/68853752.cms|title=Exclusive: Niyati Joshi confirms replacing Parul Chauhan to play 'Swarna' in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|website=Times Of India|date=12 April 2019 |access-date=8 December 2019|archive-date=3 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603061037/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-niyati-joshi-confirms-replacing-parul-chauhan-to-play-swarna-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/articleshow/68853752.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> As the story was about to take a leap, in May 2019, Mohena Singh playing Keerti quit after getting married, and was replaced by Harsha Khandeparkar in August 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/telly-talk/gossip/article/mohena-kumari-singh-on-quitting-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-post-marriage-i-will-say-goodbye-to-acting-tv-news/431385|title=Mohena Kumari Singh on quitting Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: 'Post marriage, I will say goodbye to acting'|website=Times Now|date=5 June 2019 |access-date=8 December 2019|archive-date=8 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208094957/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/telly-talk/gossip/article/mohena-kumari-singh-on-quitting-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-post-marriage-i-will-say-goodbye-to-acting-tv-news/431385|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Exclusive - Harsha Khandeparkar replaces Mohena Kumari in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai; says 'Mohsin and Shivangi welcomed me warmly'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-harsha-khandeparkar-replaces-mohena-kumari-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-says-mohsin-and-shivangi-welcomed-me-warmly/articleshow/77547752.cms|website=The Times of India|date=14 August 2020 |access-date=18 August 2020|archive-date=9 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201209213223/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-harsha-khandeparkar-replaces-mohena-kumari-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-says-mohsin-and-shivangi-welcomed-me-warmly/articleshow/77547752.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Deblina Chatterjee playing Gayatri quit as she was not interested in playing a mother, and was replaced by Simran Khanna.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-after-parul-chauhan-deblina-chatterjee-aka-gayu-quits-the-show/articleshow/69594885.cms|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: After Parul Chauhan, Deblina Chatterjee aka Gayu quits the show|website=Times Of India|date=31 May 2019 |access-date=8 December 2019|archive-date=1 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190601113924/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-after-parul-chauhan-deblina-chatterjee-aka-gayu-quits-the-show/articleshow/69594885.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/video/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-simran-khanna-replaces-deblina-chatterjee-as-gayu-1546095-2019-06-10|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Simran Khanna replaces Deblina Chatterjee as Gayu|website=India Today|date=10 June 2019 |access-date=8 December 2019|archive-date=8 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208094906/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/video/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-simran-khanna-replaces-deblina-chatterjee-as-gayu-1546095-2019-06-10|url-status=live}}</ref> Sreshth Saxena and Shubh Saxena also quit due to the leap as their characters need to be shown as grown up teenagers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/after-mohena-kumari-singh-and-deblina-chatterjee-twin-saxena-brothers-say-goodbye-to-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-2182793.html|title=After Mohena Kumari Singh & Deblina Chatterjee, Saxena Brothers Say Goodbye to Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|website=News18|date=12 June 2019|access-date=8 December 2019|archive-date=8 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208094900/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/after-mohena-kumari-singh-and-deblina-chatterjee-twin-saxena-brothers-say-goodbye-to-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-2182793.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Shaurya Shah, who entered in June 2019 as Kairav, quit the following month due to health issues, and was immediately replaced by Tanmay Rishi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/shaurya-shah-s-mother-on-his-exit-from-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-he-had-viral-couldn-t-shoot-for-8-10-hours-1565095-2019-07-09|title=Shaurya Shah's mother on his exit from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: He had viral, couldn't shoot for 8-10 hours|website=India Today|date=9 July 2019 |access-date=8 December 2019|archive-date=8 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208095650/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/soaps/story/shaurya-shah-s-mother-on-his-exit-from-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-he-had-viral-couldn-t-shoot-for-8-10-hours-1565095-2019-07-09|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishtas-shivangi-joshi-shares-cute-video-with-her-onscreen-son-kairav/articleshow/71920357.cms|title=Yeh Rishta's Shivangi Joshi shares cute video with her onscreen son Kairav|website=Times Of India|date=5 November 2019 |access-date=8 December 2019|archive-date=6 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106101733/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishtas-shivangi-joshi-shares-cute-video-with-her-onscreen-son-kairav/articleshow/71920357.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
In January 2020, Anmol Jyotir who played teenage Nishanth Maheshwari until 2017 was cast along with his real life twin Apoorva Jyotir to play teenage Kush and Luv.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-apoorva-anmol-jyotir-to-enter-as-grown-up-luv-kush-in-shivangi-joshi-mohsin-khans-show-1141170|title=Apoorva-Anmol Jyotir To Enter 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' As Grown-Up 'Luv-Kush'|website=ABP News|date=12 January 2020|access-date=12 January 2020|archive-date=12 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112120216/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-apoorva-anmol-jyotir-to-enter-as-grown-up-luv-kush-in-shivangi-joshi-mohsin-khans-show-1141170|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, actors younger than ten years of age were prohibited from performing on set, so when shooting resumed in June 2020, Tanmay Rishi Shah and Maaz Champ shot their sequences from home.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Shivangi Joshi & Mohsin Khan's On-Screen Son Tanmay Aka Kairav To Get REPLACED? Here's The Truth!|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-shivangi-joshi-mohsin-khan-on-screen-son-kairav-aka-tanmay-rishi-shah-to-get-replaced-heres-the-truth-1282541|website=ABP News|date=10 July 2020|access-date=31 October 2020|archive-date=6 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106135450/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-shivangi-joshi-mohsin-khan-on-screen-son-kairav-aka-tanmay-rishi-shah-to-get-replaced-heres-the-truth-1282541|url-status=live}}</ref> However, due to the requirement of characters Kairav and Vansh on the sets, they were replaced by Aarambh Trehan Sehgal and Siddharth Dubey in October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' got a twist, these two stars quit the series|url=https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/television/story/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-mohsin-khan-shivangi-joshi-show-new-entry-two-star-exit-tmov-1144700-2020-10-13|website=Aaj Tak|date=13 October 2020|access-date=31 October 2020|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227132941/https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/television/story/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-mohsin-khan-shivangi-joshi-show-new-entry-two-star-exit-tmov-1144700-2020-10-13|url-status=live}}</ref> Actress Vrushika Mehta was cast to do a cameo Dr. Riddhima in November 2020 and completed her sequences in December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Vrushika Mehta: My special appearance in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has brought out the best of my acting abilities|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/vrushika-mehta-my-role-in-ye-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-brought-out-the-best-of-my-acting-abilities/articleshow/79920380.cms|access-date=|website=Mumbai Mirror|archive-date=22 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122181332/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/vrushika-mehta-my-role-in-ye-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-brought-out-the-best-of-my-acting-abilities/articleshow/79920380.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
In October 2021, Mohsin Khan playing Kartik left the show as well as child actors Aarambh Trehan Sehgal and Siddharth Dubey.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-19|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Mohsin Khan shares first and last shot, co-stars get emotional|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-mohsin-khan-shares-first-and-last-shot-co-stars-get-emotional-101634614839595.html|access-date=2021-11-14|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=13 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113141943/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-mohsin-khan-shares-first-and-last-shot-co-stars-get-emotional-101634614839595.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Shivangi Joshi playing Sirat and actresses Shilpa Raizada and Simran Khanna playing Surekha and Gayatri respectively left the show after the 8 year leap sequence post the next generation leap, Pranali Rathod was cast to play Akshara Goenka and Harshad Chopda was cast to play Dr. Abhimanyu Birla. About her role, Rathod said "I relate to the character so much that I instantly fell in love with the way it has been written. Also, in real life, I'm free-spirited just like Akshara". Karishma Sawant was cast as Aarohi Goenka, making her acting debut. Mayank Arora and Sharan Anandani played Kairav Goenka and Vansh Goenka post the generation leap. Ami Trivedi was cast as Manjari Birla and Paras Priyadarshan as Neil Birla. Vinay Jain, Pragati Mehra and Ashish Nayyar were cast as Dr. Harshvardhan Birla, Dr. Mahima Birla and Dr. Anandvardhan Birla.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Vinay Jain: Raw, passionate, unpredictable quality to my on-screen character|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/vinay-jain-raw-passionate-unpredictable-quality-to-my-on-screen-character/articleshow/87336813.cms|access-date=2021-11-25|website=The Times of India|date=28 October 2021 |language=en|archive-date=13 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113143006/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/vinay-jain-raw-passionate-unpredictable-quality-to-my-on-screen-character/articleshow/87336813.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Neeraj Goswami, Niharika Chouksey and Sehrish Ali were cast to play Parth Birla, Nishtha Birla and Shefali Birla. However Ali was replaced by actress Nisha Nagpal days after introduction of the third generation.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Pragati Mehra talks about Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/pragati-mehra-talks-about-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-335130|access-date=2021-11-25|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en|archive-date=13 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113143009/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/pragati-mehra-talks-about-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-335130|url-status=live}}</ref>
In February 2022, Kashish Rai joined the cast as Anand and Mahima's elder daughter Anisha Birla,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-01 |title=YRKKH में होने वाली है एक खूबसूरत हसीना की एंट्री, इस मिस्ट्री गर्ल के खातिर अक्षरा को भी इग्नोर करेगा अभिमन्यु |url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-major-update-in-hindi-kashish-rai-to-mark-her-entry-in-yrkkh/385893 |access-date= |website=www.timesnowhindi.com |language=hi |archive-date=9 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209141034/https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-major-update-in-hindi-kashish-rai-to-mark-her-entry-in-yrkkh/385893 |url-status=live }}</ref> and she quit the following month. But she returned and permanently left the series in August 2022 through her character's death.<ref>{{Cite web |title=After Kashish Rai aka Anisha Birla, Niharika Chouksey aka Nishtha Birla also quits YRKKH |url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/niharika-chouksey-quits-harshad-chopda-and-pranali-rathod-tv-serial-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-know-why/415186 |access-date=2022-06-24 |website=Times Now Hindi |date=15 June 2022 |language=hindi |archive-date=3 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703080838/https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/niharika-chouksey-quits-harshad-chopda-and-pranali-rathod-tv-serial-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-know-why/415186 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In June 2022, Niharika Chouksey portraying Nishtha Birla quit the series quoting, "I waited for six months but there was nothing for me to do in the show".<ref>{{Cite news|title=Niharika Chouksey aka Nishtha Birla quits YRKKH, says "I waited for six months but there was nothing for me to do in the show|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-waited-for-six-months-but-there-was-nothing-for-me-to-do-in-yeh-rishta-niharika-chouksey/articleshow/92228150.cms|access-date=2022-06-24|website=Times of India|date=15 June 2022 |language=en|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030164525/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-waited-for-six-months-but-there-was-nothing-for-me-to-do-in-yeh-rishta-niharika-chouksey/articleshow/92228150.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2022, Mrunal Jain was cast to play Dr. Kunal Khera.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Trivedi|first=Tanvi|date=4 August 2022|title=Exclusive! Mrunal Jain to enter Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlataa Hai, actor returns to TV after 5 years|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-mrunal-jain-to-enter-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlataa-hai-actor-returns-to-tv-after-5-years/articleshow/93348646.cms|access-date=4 August 2022|work=Times of India|language=en|archive-date=4 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220804133232/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-mrunal-jain-to-enter-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlataa-hai-actor-returns-to-tv-after-5-years/articleshow/93348646.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Actress Navika Kotia, who previously played Prerna Singhania from 2013 to 2014 joined the cast again in August 2022 to play a new character Maya Khera.<ref>{{Cite web|title=YRKKH: अभिमन्यु की जिंदगी में आएगी नई लड़की तो अनीशा करेगी सुसाइड, ये रिश्ता क्या कहलाता है में आएगा लीप|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-leap-anisha-suicide-and-abhimanyu-akhara-to-get-separated-yrkkh/432124|access-date=2022-08-25|website=Times Now Hindi|date=13 August 2022|language=hindi|archive-date=25 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220825104956/https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-leap-anisha-suicide-and-abhimanyu-akhara-to-get-separated-yrkkh/432124|url-status=live}}</ref>
In December 2022, Sharan Anandani playing Vansh Goenka quit the series and said, "My character never had any growth since long and was unhappy with tracks as I can't remain silent actor standing in background at this stage of my career".<ref>{{Cite news|title=Exclusive: Vansh aka Sharan Anandani quits Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, says "I didn't even know it was my last day"|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-vansh-aka-sharan-anandani-quits-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-says-i-didnt-even-know-it-was-my-last-day/articleshow/96116722.cms|access-date=2022-12-10|website=The Times of India|date=9 December 2022 |language=en|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030164530/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-vansh-aka-sharan-anandani-quits-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-says-i-didnt-even-know-it-was-my-last-day/articleshow/96116722.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=I needed to grow and not just be an actor who is standing in the background: Sharan Anandani on quitting Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlataa Hai|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-needed-to-grow-and-not-just-be-an-actor-who-is-standing-in-the-background-sharan-anandani-on-quitting-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlataa-hai/articleshow/96131820.cms|access-date=2022-12-10|website=The Times of India|date=10 December 2022 |language=en|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030165039/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-needed-to-grow-and-not-just-be-an-actor-who-is-standing-in-the-background-sharan-anandani-on-quitting-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlataa-hai/articleshow/96131820.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same month, Paras Priyadarshan who portrayed Neil Birla quit the series as "he didn't wanted to play role of a father owing to the following leap in the show"''.''<ref>{{Cite news|title=It was a mutual decision to part ways, says Paras Priyadarshan whose track in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlataa Hai has ended|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/it-was-a-mutual-decision-to-part-ways-says-paras-priyadarshan-whose-track-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlataa-hai-has-ended/articleshow/96593657.cms|access-date=2022-12-29|website=The Times of India|date=29 December 2022 |language=en|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030165041/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/it-was-a-mutual-decision-to-part-ways-says-paras-priyadarshan-whose-track-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlataa-hai-has-ended/articleshow/96593657.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Jay Soni entered the show as Abhinav Sharma.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jay Soni opens up on playing Abhinav on Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai; says, "He feels that everything happens for a reason in life"|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/jay-soni-opens-playing-abhinav-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-says-feels-everything-happens-reason-life/|access-date=2022-12-31|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=30 December 2022 |language=en|archive-date=31 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231161817/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/jay-soni-opens-playing-abhinav-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-says-feels-everything-happens-reason-life/|url-status=live}}</ref> Mayank Arora who portrayed Kairav Goenka quit the series as "he wished to explore more as an actor and felt that now he should bid adeau to Kairav"''.''<ref>{{Cite news|title=Exclusive : 'I think it was time to bid adieu to Kairav', Mayank Arora on quitting Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-i-think-it-was-time-to-bid-adieu-to-kairav-mayank-arora-on-quitting-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/articleshow/96729739.cms|access-date=2023-01-04|website=The Times of India|date=4 January 2023 |language=en|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030165107/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-i-think-it-was-time-to-bid-adieu-to-kairav-mayank-arora-on-quitting-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/articleshow/96729739.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref> Following the pre-leap exists child actors Shreyansh Kaurav and Hera Mishra were cast to play Akshara's son Abhir Birla and Aarohi's daughter Ruhi Birla respectively for post-leap sequences in January 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: आरोही की बेटी रूही को इस शख्स के साथ देख, गोयनका-बिरला परिवार की थम गई सांसे|url=https://www.indiatv.in/entertainment/tv/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-fame-hera-mishra-aka-ruhi-dance-with-akshara-son-abhir-abhimanyu-in-shock-yrkkh-2023-02-07-929263|access-date=2023-02-11|website=India TV Hindi|date=7 February 2023 |language=hindi|archive-date=11 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211205330/https://www.indiatv.in/amp/entertainment/tv/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-fame-hera-mishra-aka-ruhi-dance-with-akshara-son-abhir-abhimanyu-in-shock-yrkkh-2023-02-07-929263|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same month actor Abeer Singh Godhwani replaced Mayank as Kairav Goenka<ref>{{Cite web|title='Thank you for accepting me,' says actor Abeer Singh Godhwani|url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/thank-you-for-accepting-me-says-actor-abeer-singh-godhwani-472310|access-date=2023-02-11|website=The Tribune India|language=en|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030165031/https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/thank-you-for-accepting-me-says-actor-abeer-singh-godhwani-472310|url-status=live}}</ref> while actress Shambhavi Singh was cast opposite him as Muskan.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shambhavi Singh to play Muskan in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/shambhavi-singh-to-play-muskan-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-476206|access-date=2023-02-11|website=The Tribune India|language=en|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030165032/https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/shambhavi-singh-to-play-muskan-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-476206|url-status=live}}</ref>
In late February 2023 actress Saee Barve entered the series as Surekha Goenka which was previously played by actress Shilpa Raizada from 2016 to 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Exclusive! Saee Barve enters Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai as Surekha Goenka, says "I was waiting for the right project to come by"|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-saee-barve-enters-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-as-surekha-goenka-says-i-was-waiting-for-the-right-project-to-come-by/articleshow/98310306.cms|access-date=2023-02-28|website=The Times of India|date=28 February 2023 |language=en|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030165052/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-saee-barve-enters-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-as-surekha-goenka-says-i-was-waiting-for-the-right-project-to-come-by/articleshow/98310306.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
Due to upcoming leap Karishma Sawant, Harshad Chopda and Shreyansh Kaurav portraying Aarohi, Abhimanyu and Abhir left the series in October 2023 with storyline showing their deaths<ref>{{Cite web|title=YRKKH: लीप के बाद क्या शो छोड देंगी करिश्मा सावंत, आरोही के किरदार को लेकर हसीना ने किया खुलासा|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-karishma-sawant-talk-about-her-character-arohi-in-show-article-104845124|access-date=2023-10-31|website=Times Now Hindi|date=31 October 2023 |language=hindi|archive-date=31 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031193642/https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-karishma-sawant-talk-about-her-character-arohi-in-show-article-104845124|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Harshad Chopda, Pranali Rathod and others shoot for their last few scenes on Yeh Rishta; Saee Barve shares glimpses from the sets as they set to bid goodbye|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/harshad-chopda-pranali-rathod-and-others-shoot-for-their-last-few-scenes-on-yeh-rishta-saee-barve-shares-glimpses-from-the-sets-as-they-set-to-bid-goodbye/articleshow/104835141.cms|access-date=2023-10-31|website=The Times of India|date=31 October 2023 |language=en|archive-date=31 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031193642/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/harshad-chopda-pranali-rathod-and-others-shoot-for-their-last-few-scenes-on-yeh-rishta-saee-barve-shares-glimpses-from-the-sets-as-they-set-to-bid-goodbye/articleshow/104835141.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> while Pranali Rathod and Hera Mishra were replaced by Preeti Amin and Pratiksha Honmukhe as old Akshara and grown-up Ruhi respectively. However the former completed her part in December 2023 with storyline showcasing Akshara's death.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Preeti Amin to take over from Pranali Rathod to play the older Akshara in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/preeti-amin-to-take-over-from-pranali-rathod-to-play-the-older-akshara-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/articleshow/104609182.cms|access-date=2023-10-31|website=The Times of India|date=21 October 2023 |language=en|archive-date=31 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031193641/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/preeti-amin-to-take-over-from-pranali-rathod-to-play-the-older-akshara-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/articleshow/104609182.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=YRKKH: इस हसीना की झोली में गिरा "रूही" का किरदार, खूबसूरती में देगी करिश्मा को टक्कर|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-pratiksha-honmukhe-to-enter-as-ruhi-in-show-tv-news-and-gossips-article-104696951|access-date=2023-10-31|website=Times Now Hindi|date=25 October 2023 |language=hindi|archive-date=31 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031193642/https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-pratiksha-honmukhe-to-enter-as-ruhi-in-show-tv-news-and-gossips-article-104696951|url-status=live}}</ref> Subsequently Samridhii Shukla and Shehzada Dhami were cast to play leads Abhira Sharma and Armaan Poddar.<ref>{{citation|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/samridhii-shukla-and-shehzada-dhami-roped-in-as-the-new-leads-of-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai_201649|title=Samridhii Shukla and Shehzada Dhami roped in as the new leads of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|website=India Forums|date=21 October 2023}}</ref> Shivam Khajuria too joined as Rohit Poddar opposite Honmukhe<ref>{{Cite news|title=Shivam Khajuria on becoming a part of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: This show came at the right time|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/shivam-khajuria-on-becoming-a-part-of-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-this-show-came-at-the-right-time/articleshow/104801075.cms|access-date=2023-10-31|website=The Times of India|date=29 October 2023 |language=en|archive-date=31 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031193642/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/shivam-khajuria-on-becoming-a-part-of-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-this-show-came-at-the-right-time/articleshow/104801075.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> while Anita Raj, Shruti Ulfat and Sandeep Rajora were cast as Armaan's grandmother and parents respectively.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Exclusive - Anita Raj to join Rajan Shahi's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai post the time leap|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-anita-raj-to-join-rajan-shahis-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-post-the-time-leap/articleshow/104468473.cms|access-date=2023-10-31|website=The Times of India|date=16 October 2023 |language=en|archive-date=23 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023002819/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-anita-raj-to-join-rajan-shahis-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-post-the-time-leap/articleshow/104468473.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Shruti Ulfat and Sandeep Rajora to play Shehzada Dhami's parents in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/shruti-ulfat-and-sandeep-rajora-to-play-shehzada-dhamis-parents-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/articleshow/104605610.cms|access-date=2023-10-31|website=The Times of India|date=21 October 2023 |language=en|archive-date=24 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024190633/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/shruti-ulfat-and-sandeep-rajora-to-play-shehzada-dhamis-parents-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/articleshow/104605610.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Swati Chitnis who portrayed Suhasini Ajmera Goenka since 2016 too exited the series in same month after playing her role for seven years while whole cast of the Birla family too exited the series as leap continued with the Goenkas.<ref>{{Cite web|title=EXCLUSIVE: Swati Chitnis on exiting Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai; 'I'm glad that my last scene was with Pranali'|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/exclusive-swati-chitnis-on-exiting-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-im-glad-that-my-last-scene-was-with-pranali-1254895|access-date=2023-11-01|website=Pinkvilla|date=30 October 2023 |language=en|archive-date=1 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231101193304/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/exclusive-swati-chitnis-on-exiting-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-im-glad-that-my-last-scene-was-with-pranali-1254895|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Exclusive! Not Birlas but Goenkas to continue with Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai's 4th generation post leap|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-not-birlas-but-gonekas-to-continue-with-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hais-4th-generation-post-leap/articleshow/104628856.cms|access-date=2023-11-04|website=The Times of India|date=24 October 2023 |language=en|archive-date=4 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231104193437/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-not-birlas-but-gonekas-to-continue-with-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hais-4th-generation-post-leap/articleshow/104628856.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 18 March 2024, producer Rajan Shahi announced the termination of Shehzada Dhami, who portrayed Armaan and Pratiksha Honmukhe, who portrayed Ruhi on the grounds of "unethical behaviour on sets".<ref name="Shehzada Pratiksha">{{Cite news|title=Rajan Shahi's Directors Kut Production Terminates 'Shehzada Dhami And Pratiksha Honmukhe' From Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rajan-shahis-directors-kut-production-terminates-shehzada-dhami-and-pratiksha-honmukhe-from-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/articleshow/108591485.cms|access-date=2024-03-18|website=The Times of India|date=18 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Dhami and Honmukhe were subsequently replaced by actors Rohit Purohit and Garvita Sadhwani respectively.<ref name="Rohit Garvita">{{Cite news|title=Exclusive - Rohit Purohit On Replacing Shehzada Dhami In Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-rohit-purohit-on-replacing-shehzada-dhami-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-i-am-not-scared-of-anything-and-dont-have-any-kind-of-pressure/etphotostory/108881436.cms|access-date=2024-03-30|website=The Times of India|date=30 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Garvita Sadhwani Replaces Pratiksha Honmukhe In Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai; All You Need To Know About Her; See Pics|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/garvita-sadhwani-replaces-pratiksha-honmukhe-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-all-you-need-to-know-about-her-see-pics/articleshow/108595107.cms|access-date=2024-03-18|website=The Times of India|date=18 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
In July 2024, Shivam Khajuria who portrayed Rohit Poddar was replaced by Romiit Raaj, who was cast opposite Sadhwani for the second time after Rajan Shahi's ''Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shivam Khajuria's FIRST reaction after getting replaced by Romit Raaj in YRKKH - Exclusive|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/shivam-khajuria-first-reaction-after-getting-replaced-by-romit-raaj-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-exclusive-article-111758971/amp|access-date=2024-07-16|website=Times Now News|date=15 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=YRKKH: Shivam Khajuria Replaced By Romit Raaj In Rajan Shahi's Show - Exclusive|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-actress-shivam-khajuria-replaced-by-romit-raaj-in-rajan-shahi-show-exclusive-article-111757357|access-date=2024-07-16|website=Times Now News|date=15 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
In November 2024, Mohit Parmar was finalised to replace child actor Shreyansh Kaurav for the role of adult Abhir, who was shown dead prior to the leap in November 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|title=It's final! Pandya Store actor Mohit Parmar to play Abhir in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/its-final-pandya-store-actor-mohit-parmar-to-play-abhir-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/articleshow/115381564.cms|access-date=2024-11-17|website=The Times of India|date=17 November 2024 |language=en}}</ref> In January 2025, Siddharth Shivpuri entered as Advocate Roop Kumar aka RK<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-siddharth-shivpuri-on-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-there-will-always-be-a-pressure-as-being-an-actor-i-am-hungry-and-want-to-be-at-my-best-in-every-scene/articleshow/117606909.cms|title=Exclusive - Siddharth Shivpuri on Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: There will always be a pressure, as being an actor, I am hungry and want to at my best in every scene|website=The Times of India|date=27 January 2025}}</ref> while Vibhuti Thakur joined as Armaan's mother, Shivani Poddar.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/vibhuti-thakur-roped-in-to-play-rohit-purohits-mother-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/articleshow/117452396.cms|title=Vibhuti Thakur roped in to play Rohit Purohit's mother in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|website=The Times of India|date=22 January 2025}}</ref>
In April 2025, Romiit Raaj and Vibhuti Thakur portraying Rohit and Shivani exited the series with storyline showing their deaths.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-romit-raj-on-his-exit-from-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-says-yrkkh-is-the-most-special-show-rajan-sir-showed-faith-in-me-when-my-loved-ones-said-my-career-is-over/photostory/119718336.cms|title=Exclusive - Romit Raj on his exit from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai; says 'It is the most special show, Rajan sir showed faith in me when my loved ones said my career is over'|website=The Times of India|date=29 March 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hais-samridhii-shuklas-emotional-note-for-romiit-raaj-and-vibhuti-thakur-aa-9285526.html|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai's Samridhii Shukla's Emotional Note For Romiit Raaj And Vibhuti Thakur|website=News18|date=3 April 2025}}</ref>
===Filming=== The series is mainly filmed in Film City, Goregaon in Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-to-naamkarann-heres-why-shooting-on-the-sets-of-these-tv-shows-is-extremely-risky-lifetv-1026390-2017-07-26|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai to Naamkarann: Here's why shooting for these TV shows is extremely risky|website=India Today|date=26 July 2017 |access-date=15 January 2020|archive-date=15 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115121758/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-to-naamkarann-heres-why-shooting-on-the-sets-of-these-tv-shows-is-extremely-risky-lifetv-1026390-2017-07-26|url-status=live}}</ref> As the story is based in Udaipur of Rajasthan, some scenes were filmed there.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/udaipur-raises-demand-for-film-city/articleshow/62989834.cms|title=Udaipur raises demand for film city|website=The Times of India|date=20 February 2018 |access-date=15 January 2020|archive-date=19 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200319230812/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/udaipur-raises-demand-for-film-city/articleshow/62989834.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/walk-amongst-the-stars-at-mumbais-filmcity/16197150|title=Walk Amongst The Stars At Mumbai's Filmcity|website=Mid Day|date=9 May 2015|access-date=15 January 2020|archive-date=16 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116222146/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/walk-amongst-the-stars-at-mumbais-filmcity/16197150|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2013, a sequence was shot at Wai.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Yeh Rishta... recreates SRK-Deepika moment from Chennai Express|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Yeh-Rishta-Kya-Kehlata-Hai-Chennai-Express-style/articleshow/26888741.cms|website=The Times of India|date=5 December 2013 |access-date=29 June 2020|archive-date=2 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220502183300/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-chennai-express-style/articleshow/26888741.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Sequences were also filmed in Rishikesh during 2016 and March 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-shivangi-joshi-aka-naira-thrilled-to-shoot-in-rishikesh-808645|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Shivangi Joshi aka Naira 'thrilled' to shoot in Rishikesh|work=ABP News|access-date=15 January 2020|archive-date=15 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115140348/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-shivangi-joshi-aka-naira-thrilled-to-shoot-in-rishikesh-808645|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/rishikesh-turns-backdrop-for-tv-show-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-2808726/|title=Rishikesh turns backdrop for TV show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|website=The Indian Express|date=19 May 2016|access-date=15 January 2020|archive-date=15 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115140008/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/rishikesh-turns-backdrop-for-tv-show-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-2808726/|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2017, the wedding track of Kartik and Naira was filmed in Bikaner, Rajasthan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-producer-rajan-shahi-talks-about-kartik-naira-getting-married-in-bikaner|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Producer Rajan Shahi talks about Kartik, Naira getting married in Bikaner|website=The Free Press Journal|access-date=15 January 2020|archive-date=15 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115140008/https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-producer-rajan-shahi-talks-about-kartik-naira-getting-married-in-bikaner|url-status=live}}</ref>
The show as also filmed in various foreign locations including Bangkok in 2014, Cape Town in 2015, Hong Kong in 2015, Switzerland in 2016 and Greece in 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-yeh-rishta-goes-to-bangkok-1980659|title=Yeh Rishta... goes to Bangkok|work=Daily News Analysis|access-date=15 January 2020|archive-date=15 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115140359/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-yeh-rishta-goes-to-bangkok-1980659|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Yeh-Rishta-Kya-Kehlata-Hai-to-shoot-in-Cape-Town-after-10-year-leap/articleshow/46209783.cms|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai... to shoot in Cape Town after 10-year leap|website=The Times of India|date=12 February 2015 |access-date=4 October 2019|archive-date=3 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903195746/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Yeh-Rishta-Kya-Kehlata-Hai-to-shoot-in-Cape-Town-after-10-year-leap/articleshow/46209783.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-cast-fly-to-hong-kong-karan-mehra-hina-khan-262972-2015-09-15|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai cast to fly off to Hong Kong?|website=India Today|date=15 September 2015 |access-date=15 January 2020|archive-date=15 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115140008/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-cast-fly-to-hong-kong-karan-mehra-hina-khan-262972-2015-09-15|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Yeh-Rishta-Kya-Kehlata-Hai-cast-shoots-in-Switzerland-see-pics/articleshow/54342527.cms|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai cast shoots in Switzerland, see pics|website=The Times of India|date=15 September 2016 |access-date=15 January 2020|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227134446/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Yeh-Rishta-Kya-Kehlata-Hai-cast-shoots-in-Switzerland-see-pics/articleshow/54342527.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-couple-mohsin-khan-and-shivangi-joshi-to-go-on-honeymoon/18648184|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' Couple Mohsin Khan And Shivangi Joshi To Go On 'Honeymoon|website=Mid Day|date=12 October 2017|access-date=15 January 2020|archive-date=16 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116002344/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-couple-mohsin-khan-and-shivangi-joshi-to-go-on-honeymoon/18648184|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 13 April 2021, Maharashtra's Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced a sudden curfew due to increased COVID cases in Maharashtra, while the production halted from 14 April 2021. Production and filming location were soon shifted temporarily from Mumbai to Silvassa along with the shows ''Anupamaa'', ''Aai Kuthe Kay Karte'' and ''Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2'' of the same production house.<ref>{{Cite web|title=TV shoots stalled in Mumbai for next 15 days, shows to be shot in Goa, Hyderabad|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/tv-shoots-stalled-in-mumbai-for-next-15-days-shows-to-be-shot-in-goa-hyderabad-1790779-2021-04-14|website=India Today|date=14 April 2021 |access-date=25 April 2021|archive-date=14 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414071942/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/tv-shoots-stalled-in-mumbai-for-next-15-days-shows-to-be-shot-in-goa-hyderabad-1790779-2021-04-14|url-status=live}}</ref> After two months of shooting in Silvassa, the team shifted back to Film City, Mumbai on 10 June 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-team-wraps-up-shoot-in-silvassa-returns-to-mumbai-see-pics-1813088-2021-06-10|title=Yeh RIshta Kya Kehlata Hai Team wraps-up shoot in Silvassa|date=10 June 2021 |access-date=10 June 2021|archive-date=10 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610085754/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-team-wraps-up-shoot-in-silvassa-returns-to-mumbai-see-pics-1813088-2021-06-10|url-status=live}}</ref>
In October 2021, the team flew to Udaipur to shoot initial episodes after the generation leap including introduction sequences.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Shooting in Udaipur was a great experience, says Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai team|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/shooting-in-udaipur-was-a-great-experience-says-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-team/articleshow/87431970.cms|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Times of India|date=31 October 2021 |language=en|archive-date=7 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107224001/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/shooting-in-udaipur-was-a-great-experience-says-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-team/articleshow/87431970.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
In April 2022 to May 2022, the team flew to Jaipur to shoot Abhimanyu and Akshara's wedding sequence.<ref>{{Cite news|title=How Harshad Chopda keeps himself fit in hectic schedule of #AbhiRa marriage sequence in Jaipur|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishtas-harshad-chopda-aka-abhimanyu-maintains-his-fitness-regime-continues-to-work-out-in-between-the-shoots/articleshow/91547217.cms|access-date=2022-05-15|website=Times of India|date=13 May 2022 |language=en|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030165131/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishtas-harshad-chopda-aka-abhimanyu-maintains-his-fitness-regime-continues-to-work-out-in-between-the-shoots/articleshow/91547217.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
From November 2023 to December 2023, the team shot the initial episodes of fourth generation in Mahabaleshwar, which was used as a dupe for Mussoorie.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai team in Mahabaleshwar|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/exclusive-newbie-sharon-varma-bags-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-1254667%3famp|access-date=2023-11-15|website=Times of India|date=29 October 2023|language=en|quote=Sharon Verma said, "We're shooting at Mahabaleshwar. Amidst shoot, we're having a lot of fun too."|archive-date=29 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029141746/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/exclusive-newbie-sharon-varma-bags-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-1254667?amp|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Broadcast===
The series which was in a continuous production since its premiere was halted indefinitely in March 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=TV in times of lockdown: How channels are trying to retain and attract new audience|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2020/03/27/tv-in-times-of-lockdown-how-channels-are-trying-to-retain-and-attract-new-audience.html|website=The Week|access-date=2 June 2020|archive-date=31 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831141000/https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2020/03/27/tv-in-times-of-lockdown-how-channels-are-trying-to-retain-and-attract-new-audience.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Owing COVID-19 outbreak in India, the filming of the television series and films were halted on 19 March 2020, expected to resume the works from 1 April 2020 and the series airing was halted on 25 March 2020 after the bank episodes got over.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Coronavirus outbreak: Film and television shootings to stop till March 31|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/coronavirus-outbreak-film-and-television-shootings-to-stop-till-march-31-1655773-2020-03-15|website=India Today|date=15 March 2020 |access-date=2 June 2020|archive-date=9 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609125115/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/coronavirus-outbreak-film-and-television-shootings-to-stop-till-march-31-1655773-2020-03-15|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=COVID-19 impact: TV industry braces for loss as production stalled|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/covid-19-impact-tv-industry-braces-for-loss-as-production-stalled-11584938268645.html|website=Live Mint|date=23 March 2020|access-date=2 June 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612101236/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/covid-19-impact-tv-industry-braces-for-loss-as-production-stalled-11584938268645.html|url-status=live}}</ref> However, later on imposing the nationwide lockdown, which was extending with the increasing cases, filming could not be resumed since March end.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Entertainment industry welcomes Maharashtra govt's move to resume filming projects|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/entertainment-industry-welcomes-maharashtra-govts-move-to-resume-filming-projects/1851923|website=Outlook India|access-date=2 June 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612101237/https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/entertainment-industry-welcomes-maharashtra-govts-move-to-resume-filming-projects/1851923|url-status=live}}</ref> After three months, the shooting of the series resumed on 26 June 2020 and airing resumed from 13 July 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Shivangi Joshi & Mohsin Khan Film Their FIRST Scene After Lockdown, See EXCLUSIVE PIC Inside!|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-shivangi-joshi-mohsin-khan-start-shooting-heres-first-pic-of-actors-from-sets-1271184|website=ABP News|date=26 June 2020|access-date=26 June 2020|archive-date=28 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628122655/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-shivangi-joshi-mohsin-khan-start-shooting-heres-first-pic-of-actors-from-sets-1271184|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai promo: New twist sees Shivangi Joshi in a double role, excited fans trend #Kaira|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-promo-new-twist-sees-shivangi-joshi-in-a-double-role-excited-fans-trend-kaira/articleshow/76722111.cms|access-date=1 July 2020|archive-date=1 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701051954/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-promo-new-twist-sees-shivangi-joshi-in-a-double-role-excited-fans-trend-kaira/articleshow/76722111.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
The production once again halted on 24 August 2020 when the cast Sachin Tyagi, Swati Chitnis and Samir Onkar along with four crew members were tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and resumed with others on 28 August 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai cast and crew members test positive for coronavirus|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-cast-crew-test-coronavirus-positive-6568373/|website=The Indian Express|date=25 August 2020|access-date=25 August 2020|archive-date=25 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200825030213/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-cast-crew-test-coronavirus-positive-6568373/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=After Sachin Tyagi, Samir Onkar, Swati Chitnis and four technicians from 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' test positive for coronavirus|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/after-sachin-tyagi-samir-onkar-swati-chitnis-and-four-technicians-from-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-test-positive-for-coronavirus/articleshow/77726976.cms|website=The Times of India|date=24 August 2020 |access-date=25 August 2020|archive-date=25 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200825175056/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/after-sachin-tyagi-samir-onkar-swati-chitnis-and-four-technicians-from-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-test-positive-for-coronavirus/articleshow/77726976.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=7 members on unit of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai test positive; Shoot expected to resume from Friday|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/seven-members-on-unit-of-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-test-covid-positive-shoot-expected-to-resume-from-friday/articleshow/77747315.cms|website=Mumbai Mirror|access-date=2 September 2020|archive-date=19 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119220643/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/seven-members-on-unit-of-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-test-covid-positive-shoot-expected-to-resume-from-friday/articleshow/77747315.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Since 2 October 2022, it is broadcast daily along with other Star Plus's shows.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Star Plus extends fiction shows to seven days a week; Vanraj aka Sudhanshu Pandey, Neil Bhatt aka Virat express their happiness|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/star-plus-extends-fiction-shows-seven-days-week-vanraj-aka-sudhanshu-pandey-neil-bhatt-aka-virat-express-happiness/|work=Bollywood Hungama|date=26 September 2022|access-date=27 September 2022|archive-date=26 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926180858/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/star-plus-extends-fiction-shows-seven-days-week-vanraj-aka-sudhanshu-pandey-neil-bhatt-aka-virat-express-happiness/|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Spin-off== {{Main|Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke}}
In 2019, On ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai's'' completion of 10 years, a spin-off series, ''Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke'', premiered on 18 March 2019 starring Rhea Sharma and Shaheer Sheikh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/telly-talk/gossip/article/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-producer-confirms-that-shaheer-sheikh-will-play-the-lead-in-the-shows-spin-off/360027|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai producer CONFIRMS that Shaheer Sheikh will play the lead in the show's spin-off|date=5 February 2019|website=Times Now News|access-date=8 September 2019|archive-date=12 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812155313/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/telly-talk/gossip/article/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-producer-confirms-that-shaheer-sheikh-will-play-the-lead-in-the-shows-spin-off/360027|url-status=live}}</ref> The series portrayed the life of Naman and Karishma's daughter and Naira's younger step cousin Mishti, portrayed by Sharma alongside Abir portrayed by Sheikh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-spin-off-title-revealed-meet-the-first-character-of-the-new-show-1459953-2019-02-19|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Spin Off Title Revealed, Meet the First Character Of the New Show|website=India Today|date=19 February 2019 |access-date=24 May 2019|archive-date=18 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418091800/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-spin-off-title-revealed-meet-the-first-character-of-the-new-show-1459953-2019-02-19|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Crossovers== ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' has had several crossover episodes with various shows. They are as follows:
* On 28 December 2009, the show had a crossover with ''Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai''. * On 24 August 2012, the show had a crossover episode with ''Diya Aur Baati Hum'' on the occasion of the completions of 1000 episodes and Naksh's first birthday.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotstar.com/tv/diya-aur-baati-hum/s-1/felicitation-function-is-organized/1000001621|title=Diya Aur Baati Hum and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai crossover episode on hotstar|website=Hotstar|access-date=8 September 2019|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030165053/https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/diya-aur-baati-hum/81/felicitation-function-is-organized/1000001621|url-status=live}}</ref> * On 3 March 2016, actress Deepika Singh as Sandhya from ''Diya Aur Baati Hum'' made an entry during Naira's kidnap sequence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-akshara-dons-different-look-rescue-naira-sandhya-diya-aur-baati-668833|title='Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai': Akshara dons a different look to rescue Naira; Sandhya of 'Diya Aur Baati Hum' joins her|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|date=March 2016|access-date=8 June 2019|archive-date=8 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608070808/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-akshara-dons-different-look-rescue-naira-sandhya-diya-aur-baati-668833|url-status=live}}</ref> * ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' and ''Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke'' had an integration from 12 March 2019 to 16 March 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-and-yeh-rishtey-hain-pyar-ke-to-have-an-integration-episode/articleshow/68339698.cms|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyar Ke to have an integration episode|website=Times of India|date=9 March 2019 |access-date=18 September 2022|archive-date=10 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190310153555/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-and-yeh-rishtey-hain-pyar-ke-to-have-an-integration-episode/articleshow/68339698.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Rhea Sharma and Kaveri Priyam as grown-up versions of Mishti and Kuhu respectively introduced during the integration.<ref>{{Cite web|access-date=11 March 2019|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai's Shivangi Joshi, Mohsin Khan meet Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke's Rhea Sharma|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/photos-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hais-shivangi-joshi-mohsin-khan-meet-yeh-rishtey-hain-pyaar-kes-rhea-sharma-442675%3famp|work=Pinkvilla|archive-date=24 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724234924/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/photos-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hais-shivangi-joshi-mohsin-khan-meet-yeh-rishtey-hain-pyaar-kes-rhea-sharma-442675?amp|url-status=dead}}</ref> * From 26 March 2022 to 28 March 2022, Anupamaa from ''Anupamaa'', attended Akshara and Abhimanyu's engagement.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai & Anupamaa collab: Will Anupama resolve issues between Abhimanyu & Akshara?|work=Pinkvilla|date=23 March 2022|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-anupamaa-collab-will-anupama-resolve-issues-between-abhimanyu-akshara-1051657?amp|access-date=24 March 2022|archive-date=18 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418003320/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-anupamaa-collab-will-anupama-resolve-issues-between-abhimanyu-akshara-1051657?amp|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Anupamaa and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Special Episode: Anupama meets Akshara |work=Pinkvilla |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/serial-updates/anupamaa-and-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-special-episode-26-march-2022-written-update-anupama-meets-akshara%3famp |access-date=26 March 2022 |archive-date=8 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708191052/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/serial-updates/anupamaa-and-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-special-episode-26-march-2022-written-update-anupama-meets-akshara?amp |url-status=dead }}</ref> * From 13 January 2024 to 15 January 2024, the show had a crossover with ''Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si'', during Makar Sankranti celebration. * On 19 August 2024, the show had another crossover with team ''Anupamaa'' on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.<ref>{{Cite web|title=PICS: Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai's Rohit Purohit is all smiles as he poses with Anupamaa's Gaurav Khanna|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/pics-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hais-rohit-purohit-is-all-smiles-as-he-poses-with-anupamaas-gaurav-khanna-1339998|access-date=2024-08-19|website=Pinkvilla|date=17 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Raksha Bandhan Celebrations with Anupamaa-Yeh Rishta Cast: Rupali Ganguly, Samriddhi, Rohit Purohit|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/exploring-the-impact-of-artificial-intelligence-in-education/videoshow/112590126.cms|access-date=2024-08-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
==Television specials== ===''Rishton Ka Utsav'' (2018)=== A special segment named ''Rishton Ka Utsav''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ml--_x2hKgs |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/ml--_x2hKgs |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai - The Union: promo on StarPlus|website=YouTube|date=18 November 2018 |publisher=StarPlus}}{{cbignore}}</ref> aired from 26 November 2018 to 5 December 2018 where Kartik and Naira organize a unique festival which brings all generations with most of the family members of the show through all these years come together and celebrate their reunion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://npnews24.com/2018/11/19/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-celebrates-biggest-family-reunion-with-rishton-ka-utsav/|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai celebrates biggest family reunion with Rishton Ka Utsav|website=News24|date=19 November 2018|access-date=8 September 2019|archive-date=25 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525101301/https://npnews24.com/2018/11/19/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-celebrates-biggest-family-reunion-with-rishton-ka-utsav/|url-status=live}}</ref> This segment also marked the entry of Deblina Chatterjee as Gayatri Deora replacing Kanchi Singh who quit the show in 2017.<ref name=":7">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/deblina-chatterjee-replaces-kanchi-singh-as-gayu-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/articleshow/66830921.cms|title=Deblina Chatterjee replaces Kanchi Singh as Gayu in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|website=Times of India|date=27 November 2018 |access-date=8 September 2019|archive-date=29 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129082121/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/deblina-chatterjee-replaces-kanchi-singh-as-gayu-in-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/articleshow/66830921.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
===''Ravivaar With Star Parivaar'' (2022)=== {{main|Ravivaar With Star Parivaar}}
The cast of ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' participated as a team in the musical game show ''Ravivaar With Star Parivaar''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ravivaar with Star Parivaar: Cast of 'Imlie' and 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' gear up for fun challenges |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ravivaar-with-star-parivaar-cast-of-imlie-and-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-gear-up-for-fun-challenges/articleshow/92472574.cms |access-date=2022-09-10 |website=The Times of India |date=26 June 2022 |language=en |archive-date=23 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923205825/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ravivaar-with-star-parivaar-cast-of-imlie-and-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-gear-up-for-fun-challenges/articleshow/92472574.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> It competed with the teams of other Star Plus's shows.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-12 |title=The lead stars of Anupamaa, Imlie, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin and Pandya Store give their best shot! |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/serial-updates/ravivaar-star-parivaar-first-episode-review-anupamaa-imlie-akshara-show-their-real-strong-avatars-1141949 |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en |archive-date=23 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923193701/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/serial-updates/ravivaar-star-parivaar-first-episode-review-anupamaa-imlie-akshara-show-their-real-strong-avatars-1141949 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' emerged as the winner of the show winning the trophy and a prize money of 10 lac rupees.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ravivaar with Star Parivaar Finale: Pranali Rathod makes 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' win the show|work=Pinkvilla|access-date=26 September 2022|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/ravivaar-with-star-parivaar-finale-pranali-rathod-makes-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-win-the-show-1192227%3famp|archive-date=26 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926175048/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/ravivaar-with-star-parivaar-finale-pranali-rathod-makes-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-win-the-show-1192227?amp|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Reception== ===Critical reception=== ''The Indian Express'' stated, "Simple story, simple treatment, easy pace, small tiffs, grouse, grief, happiness, sadness, celebrations, rituals, customs but no melodrama and no scheming and plotting....that's every day life beautifully captured and which pleases eyes, ears and other senses. Not that it has not resorted to TRP gimmicks like misunderstanding, pregnancy and miscarriage to come out of its lows, but the show has chronicled post-marriage journey of an arranged married couple quite well".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Who is the primetime leader|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/who-is-the-primetime-leader-/823649/0|website=The Indian Express|access-date=12 June 2020|archive-date=18 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418211445/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/who-is-the-primetime-leader-/823649/0|url-status=live}}</ref> They also quoted, "There is a sense of positivity and reality in the show, that no other serial offers on the small screen".<ref name=":14" />
Praising the two shows ''Bidaii'' and ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' of Rajan Shahi's Director's Kut Production as game changers of Starplus which do not have excessive camera moves and mother-in-law-daughter-in-law melodramas unlike previously aired dramas, ''The Times of India'' stated, "The shows adequately highlighted the quintessential emotions with loads of romanticism and simplicity in story-telling".<ref name=":12">{{Cite news|title=StarPlus ruling the roost again|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Star-Plus-ruling-the-roost-again/articleshow/5651270.cms|website=The Times of India|date=7 March 2010 |access-date=21 June 2020|archive-date=20 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220103104/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/star-plus-ruling-the-roost-again/articleshow/5651270.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
Speaking on the success of the series, ''The New Indian Express'' said, "Like most successful television series in our country, "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" has always banked heavily on the great Indian family. However, the show, along with its cast, has changed over the decade, to accommodate changing times. Perhaps that is where the winning formula lies—in retaining its old core values in an ever-changing set-up".<ref>{{Cite web|title=What drives Indian TV's longest-running soap 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2019/sep/15/what-drives-indian-tvs-longest-running-soap-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-2034037.html|website=The New Indian Express|date=15 September 2019 |access-date=3 April 2020|archive-date=5 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191005050750/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2019/sep/15/what-drives-indian-tvs-longest-running-soap-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-2034037.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Impact== Shoma Munshi in her book ''Prime Time Soap Operas on Indian Television'' said the show has "simplicity and highly emotional content" and was noted for placing female characters in the historical tradition of a large joint family.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=agw0m5m9oS8C&q=%22shoma+munshi%22+%22yeh+rishta%22&pg=PA223|title=Prime Time Soap Operas on Indian Television|isbn=9781136516191|access-date=12 September 2015|last1=Munshi|first1=Shoma|date=26 July 2012|publisher=Routledge|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030165610/https://books.google.com/books?id=agw0m5m9oS8C&q=%22shoma+munshi%22+%22yeh+rishta%22&pg=PA223#v=snippet&q=%22shoma%20munshi%22%20%22yeh%20rishta%22&f=false|url-status=live}}</ref>
This Hindi soap opera is the longest-running Indian television soap opera.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=12 January 2021|title=Shivangi Joshi: Being part of 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' a blessing|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/shivangi-joshi-being-part-of-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-a-blessing-1502946067.html|access-date=|website=The Statesman|archive-date=17 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117032851/https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/shivangi-joshi-being-part-of-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-a-blessing-1502946067.html|url-status=live}}</ref> It was the first Hindi show to cross 2,500 episodes.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=16 October 2017|title='Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' becomes the longest running TV show|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-becomes-the-longest-running-tv-show/articleshow/61090252.cms|access-date=|website=The Times of India|archive-date=24 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424054458/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-becomes-the-longest-running-tv-show/articleshow/61090252.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> It completed 3,000 episodes on 11 September 2019 creating a history in the Indian television.<ref name=":14">{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-3000-not-out-5986974/|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: 3000 not out|date=11 September 2019|website=Indian Express|access-date=11 September 2019|archive-date=11 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911222340/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-3000-not-out-5986974/|url-status=live}}</ref> On 1 September 2021, It completed 3500 episodes.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai completes 3500 episodes; Mohsin Khan & Shivangi Joshi share an endearing tribute|work=Pinkvilla|access-date=3 September 2021|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-completes-3500-episodes-mohsin-khan-shivangi-joshi-share-endearing-tribute-880837%3famp|archive-date=12 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220112030620/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-completes-3500-episodes-mohsin-khan-shivangi-joshi-share-endearing-tribute-880837?amp|url-status=live}}</ref> On 4 March 2023, it completed 4000 episodes successfully. On 3rd December 2025, it completed 5000 episodes successfully
Hina Khan participated in the 'Power of 49' campaign, in which soap opera actors used their influence to urge women to vote.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/the-power-of-a-vote/article5896148.ece|title=The power of a vote|author=SUBHA J. RAO|work=The Hindu|access-date=12 September 2015|archive-date=23 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423182655/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/the-power-of-a-vote/article5896148.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Khan was paid with ₹1 to 1.25 Lacks per episode as of in 2015 and 2016 making her one of the highest paid Indian television actress.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://movies.ndtv.com/television/cheque-out-how-much-do-your-favourite-television-stars-earn-1233979|title=Cheque out! How Much do Your Favourite Television Stars Earn?|website=NDTV|access-date=15 April 2020|archive-date=17 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200917002958/https://movies.ndtv.com/television/cheque-out-how-much-do-your-favourite-television-stars-earn-1233979|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/indian-television-actors-salary-per-month-3037560/|title=11 television stars who earn more than Bollywood actors per month!|website=The Indian Express|date=18 September 2016|access-date=15 April 2020|archive-date=28 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028210454/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/indian-television-actors-salary-per-month-3037560/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2020, it became the third most tweeted Indian television show on Twitter.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=8 December 2020|title=Bigg Boss, Naagin 4 and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai are the most tweeted about shows of 2020|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-naagin-4-and-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-are-the-most-tweeted-about-tv-shows-of-2020-7095636/|access-date=30 December 2020|website=The Indian Express|archive-date=16 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216110933/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-naagin-4-and-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-are-the-most-tweeted-about-tv-shows-of-2020-7095636/|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Awards== ===Indian Television Academy Awards=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- !Year !Category !Recipient !Result !Ref. |- | rowspan="4"|2009 |Best Actress - Popular | Hina Khan |{{won}} |<ref>{{cite news|title=Telly awards 2009 Popular Awards winners|url=http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k9/winners/winners.htm|access-date=2013-12-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120211052223/http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k9/winners/winners.htm|archive-date=2012-02-11|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- |Best Actor -Popular | Karan Mehra |{{won}} | |- |Best Serial - Popular | Rajan Shahi |{{won}} | |- | Best Costumes | Ritu Deora |{{won}} | |- | rowspan="2" |2010 | Best Direction | Neeraj Baliyan |{{won}} | |- | ITA Scroll Honour | Yeh Rishta and Bidaai |{{won}} | |- | rowspan="2"|2011 | Best Direction' | Neeraj Baliyan |{{won}} | |- | GR8! Ensemblance Cast | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} | |- |2012 | Best Direction | Neeraj Baliyan |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/The-12th-Indian-Television-Academy-Awards-2012/articleshow/17100879.cms|title=The 12th Indian Television Academy Awards 2012|website=The Times of India|date=6 November 2012 |language=en|access-date=2019-09-25|archive-date=23 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923031809/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/The-12th-Indian-Television-Academy-Awards-2012/articleshow/17100879.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="4" |2013 | Best Actress in Supporting Role (Drama) | Sonali Verma |{{won}} |<ref>{{cite news|title=Telly awards 2013 Popular Awards winners |url=http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k13/poll/winners.php#PO4 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150425010425/http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k13/poll/winners.php |archive-date=2015-04-25 }}</ref> |- | Best Child Artist | Shivansh Kotia |{{won}} | |- | Best Music Composer | Naveen |{{won}} | |- |Best Dialogues |Raghuvir Shekhawat |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gr8mag.com/posts.php?id=1407|title=GR8! TV Magazine - THE INDIAN TELEVISION ACADEMY AWARDS, 2013|website=gr8mag.com|access-date=2019-09-25|archive-date=5 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605205623/https://www.gr8mag.com/posts.php?id=1407|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |2014 |Best Teleplay |Rensil D'Silva, Bhavani Iyer, Priya Pinto |{{won}} | |- | rowspan="4" |2015 | Best Actress Popular |Hina Khan |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/ita-awards-2015-complete-winners-list-karan-patel-radhika-madan-anita-hassanandani-others-win-645632|title=ITA Awards 2015 {{!}} Winners List: Karan Patel, Shakti Arora, Radhika Madan, Anita Hassanandani and Others Win Big|website=IB Times India|date=7 September 2015|language=en|access-date=23 September 2022|archive-date=23 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923030309/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/ita-awards-2015-complete-winners-list-karan-patel-radhika-madan-anita-hassanandani-others-win-645632|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | Best Actor Popular | Karan Mehra |{{won}} | |- |Best Show Popular |Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} | |- |ITA scroll honor |Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} | |- |2016 |ITA scroll honor |Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/ita-awards-2016-mouni-roy-shabbir-ahluwalia-emerge-big-winners-see-pics-video-4374865/|title=ITA Awards 2016: Mouni Roy, Shabbir Ahluwalia emerge big winners, see pics, video|date=2016-11-14|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-09-12|archive-date=21 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921155925/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/ita-awards-2016-mouni-roy-shabbir-ahluwalia-emerge-big-winners-see-pics-video-4374865/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |2017 |ITA Laurel For Longlasting Popularity |Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite news|title=Indian Television Academy Awards 2017 winners|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/tv-awards/indian-television-academy-awards/2017/113|website=The Times of India|access-date=17 May 2020|archive-date=7 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907132932/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/tv-awards/indian-television-academy-awards/2017/113|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | 2019 | Best Continuing Serial | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/indian-television-academy-awards-2019-jennifer-winget-nakuul-mehta-earn-top-honours-see-full-list-of-winners-6308301.html|title=indian-television-academy-awards-2019|date=22 March 2019|access-date=9 June 2019|archive-date=17 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417221335/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/indian-television-academy-awards-2019-jennifer-winget-nakuul-mehta-earn-top-honours-see-full-list-of-winners-6308301.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |2019 |Best Actress Popular |Shivangi Joshi |{{won}} |<ref name=":6">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/tv-awards/indian-television-academy-awards/2019/113|title=Indian Television academy awards 2019 winners list|website=Times of India|access-date=13 November 2019|archive-date=17 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191117003404/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/tv-awards/indian-television-academy-awards/2019/113|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |2019 |ITA Award for Longest Running Show |Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} |<ref name=":6" /> |- |2020 |ITA Award for Best Popular Show |Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} | |- |rowspan=2|2021 |ITA Award for Longest Running Show |Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} |<ref>{{cite web |author1=ABP News Bureau |title=ITA Awards 2022: Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Nia Sharma, Rashami Desai & Others Attend |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/ita-awards-2022-alia-bhatt-ranveer-singh-nia-sharma-rashami-desai-other-popular-tv-bollywood-celebs-attend-1517466 |website=news.abplive.com |publisher=ABP News Network Private Limited |access-date=2 May 2022 |language=en |date=7 March 2022 }}</ref> |- |Best Actor Popular |Harshad Chopda |{{won}} | |- |rowspan=3|2022 |ITA Scroll of Honour |Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=ITA Awards 2022 complete winners list: Varun Dhawan, Nakuul Mehta, Pranali Rathod, The Kashmir Files win big |access-date=12 December 2022 |work=Indian Express |date=12 December 2022 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/ita-awards-2022-complete-winners-list-varun-dhawan-nakuul-mehta-the-kashmir-files-win-big-8320262/lite/}}</ref> |- | Best Actor Popular |Harshad Chopda |{{won}} | |- | Best Actress Popular |Pranali Rathod |{{won}} | |- |rowspan=2|2023 |ITA Scroll of Honour |Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web |date= 11 December 2023|title=ITA Awards 2023: Tejasswi Prakash, Harshad Chopda win big; Hrithik Roshan dances to 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ita-awards-2023-tejasswi-prakash-harshad-chopda-win-big-hrithik-roshan-dances-to-kaho-naa-pyaar-hai-9062956/ |access-date= |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | Best Actor Popular |Harshad Chopda |{{won}} | |- |rowspan=3|2024 |ITA Scroll of Honour |Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=ITA Awards 2022 complete winners list: Varun Dhawan, Nakuul Mehta, Pranali Rathod, The Kashmir Files win big |access-date=12 December 2022 |work=Indian Express |date=12 December 2022 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/ita-awards-2022-complete-winners-list-varun-dhawan-nakuul-mehta-the-kashmir-files-win-big-8320262/lite/}}</ref> |- | Best Actor Popular |Harshad Chopda |{{won}} |<ref name=TITA>{{cite web | title=The 24th ITA Awards 2024 | website=The Indian Television Academy | date=2025-01-14 | url=https://indiantelevisionacademy.com/the-ita-awards/the-24th-ita-awards-2024/ | access-date=2025-04-05}}</ref> |- | Best Actress Popular |Pranali Rathod |{{won}} |<ref name=TITA/> |- |}
===Indian Telly Awards=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- !Year !Category !Recipient !Result !Ref. |- | rowspan="4"|2009 | Best Fresh Face (Popular) | Hina Khan |{{won}} | <ref name=ITA>{{cite web|url=http://awardsbyindianshows.weebly.com/indian-telly-awards.html|title=Indian Telly Awards - Indian Award Shows Information|publisher=weebly.com|access-date=8 January 2015|archive-date=17 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417052735/http://awardsbyindianshows.weebly.com/indian-telly-awards.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | Most Popular Ensemblance Cast | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} | |- | Most Popular Drama Series | Rajan Shahi |{{won}} | |- | Best Costumes | Ritu Deora |{{won}} | |- | rowspan="5"|2010 | Most Popular Actress in a Lead Role | Hina Khan |{{won}} | <ref name="ITA"/> |- | Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Drama (Jury) | Sanjeev Seth |{{won}} | |- | Most Popular Daily Series | Rajan Shahi |{{won}} | |- | Most Popular Ensemblance Cast | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} | |- | Best Direction | Jai Kalra and Ram Panday |{{won}} | |- | rowspan="2"|2012 | Most Popular Continuing TV Series | Rajan Shahi |{{won}} |<ref>{{cite news |title=Telly awards 2010 Popular Awards winners |url=http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k10/winners.php |access-date=16 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016040245/http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k10/winners.php |archive-date=16 October 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | Best Direction | Jai Kalra |{{won}} | |- | rowspan="6"|2013 | Best Onscreen Couple (Critics) | Hina Khan and Karan Mehra |{{nom}} | <ref name="ITA"/> |- | Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Drama (Critics) | Abhijeet Lahiri |{{won}} | |- | Best Television Show of the Year | rowspan="3"|Rajan Shahi |{{won}} | |- | Most Popular Show with Social Message |{{won}} | |- | Most Popular Continuing TV Show |{{won}} | |- | Most Popular Child Artist | Shivansh Kotia |{{won}} | |- | rowspan="3"|2014 | Most Popular Child Artist | Shivansh Kotia |{{won}} | <ref name="ITA"/> |- | Most Popular Drama Series | rowspan="2"|Rajan Shahi |{{won}} | |- | Most Popular Continuing TV Programme |{{won}} | |- |2015 | Best Ensemblance Cast | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite news|title=14th Indian Telly Awards: Winners' List|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/tv-awards/indian-telly-awards/2015/115|website=The Times of India|access-date=17 May 2020|archive-date=25 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211125035034/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/tv-awards/indian-telly-awards/2015/115|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |rowspan=3|2019 |Best Continuing TV programme (Jury) |Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} |rowspan=2|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Telly Awards 2019 winners list|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/indian-telly-awards-2019-winners-list-divyanka-tripathi-hina-khan-nakuul-mehta-5636869/|website=The Indian Express|date=21 March 2019|access-date=17 May 2020|archive-date=1 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401071120/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/indian-telly-awards-2019-winners-list-divyanka-tripathi-hina-khan-nakuul-mehta-5636869/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |Best Actress in Supporting Role |Mohena Singh |{{won}} |- |Best Actress in a Lead Role |Shivangi Joshi |{{nom}} | |- |rowspan=4|2023 |Best Actor In Leading Role Male (Popular) |Harshad Chopda |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rupali Ganguly to Harshad Chopda, celebs win big at Indian Telly Awards 2023. See pics |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/photo/rupali-ganguly-to-harshad-chopra-celebs-win-big-at-indian-telly-awards-2023-see-pics-2365039-2023-04-26 |access-date= |website=India Today |date=26 April 2023 |language=en |archive-date=17 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230717230758/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/photo/rupali-ganguly-to-harshad-chopra-celebs-win-big-at-indian-telly-awards-2023-see-pics-2365039-2023-04-26 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |Fan Favorite Jodi |Harshad Chopda and Pranali Rathod |{{won}} | |- |Best Continuing TV programme |Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} | |- |Best Production House |Rajan Shahi |{{won}} | |- | rowspan="8"| 2025 | Fan Favorite Actor | Rohit Purohit | {{won}} |<ref>{{Cite news |title=Indian Telly Awards 2025 Winners: Complete list of winners |url=https://www.indiantellyawards.com/winners.html |date=23 July 2025 |access-date=24 July 2025 |website=Indian Telly Awards}}</ref> |- | Best Onscreen Couple | rowspan=2| Samridhii Shukla and Rohit Purohit | {{nom}} | |- | Fan Favorite Jodi | {{nom}} | |- | Editor's Choice – Rising Star | Samridhii Shukla | {{won}} | |- | Fan Favourite - Supporting Actress | Garvita Sadhwani | {{won}} | |- | Best Continuing TV Programme | rowspan="3"|Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | {{won}} | |- | Daily Serial | {{won}} | |- | Best Ensemble Cast | {{won}} | |}
===Star Guild Awards=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- !Year !Category !Recipient !Result !Ref. |- |2009 | Best TV Storyline (Fiction) | Saba Mumtaz |{{won}} | <ref name=SGA>{{cite web|url=http://awardsbyindianshows.weebly.com/apsarastar-guild-awards.html|title=Apsara/Star Guild Awards - Indian Award Shows Information|publisher=weebly.com|access-date=8 January 2015|archive-date=3 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703104939/http://awardsbyindianshows.weebly.com/apsarastar-guild-awards.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | 2010 | Best TV Programme of the Year | Rajan Shahi |{{won}} | <ref name="SGA"/> |- | 2013 | Best Direction | Jai Kalra and Ram Panday |{{won}} | <ref name="SGA"/> |- | rowspan="3"|2015 | Best TV Storyline (Fiction) | Saba Mumtaz |{{won}} | <ref name="SGA"/> |- | Best Ongoing TV Program of the Year | Rajan Shahi |{{won}} | |- | Best TV Actress | Hina Khan |{{nom}} | |- |2015 |Best Writer |Bhavna Vyas and Munisha Rajpal |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.com/showbiz/star-guild-awards-2015-full-winners-list-priyanka-chopra-shahid-kapoor-deepika-padukone-mohit-raina-ronit-roy-win-top-honours-245765/|title=Star Guild Awards 2015 full winners list: Priyanka Chopra, Shahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Mohit Raina, Ronit Roy win top honours|website=India|access-date=13 November 2019|archive-date=2 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402163413/https://www.india.com/showbiz/star-guild-awards-2015-full-winners-list-priyanka-chopra-shahid-kapoor-deepika-padukone-mohit-raina-ronit-roy-win-top-honours-245765/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | 2016 | Best Ongoing TV Program of the Year | Rajan Shahi |{{won}} |<ref name="SGA"/> |}
===BIG Star Entertainment Awards=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- !Year !Category !Recipient !Result !Ref. |- ||2010 | BIG Star Most Entertaining Fiction Show | Rajan Shahi |{{won}} |rowspan="3"|<ref>{{cite news|title=Star India & Reliance Broadcast Network launch Big Star Entertainment Awards |work=Business of Cinema |date=16 December 2010 |url=http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=17466 |access-date=2010-12-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324233310/http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=17466 |archive-date=2012-03-24 }}</ref> |- | 2013 | BIG Star Most Entertaining TV Actor (Male) | Shivansh Kotia |{{won}} |- | 2014 | BIG Star Most Entertaining Fiction Show | Rajan Shahi |{{won}} |}
===Gold Awards=== {| class="wikitable" |- !Year !Category !Recipient !Result !Ref. |- |2015 |Best Actress in a Lead Role - Jury |Hina Khan |{{won}} | |- |rowspan=2|2016 |Best Onscreen Jodi |Karan Mehra and Hina Khan |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/gold-awards-2016-arjun-bijlani-devoleena-bhattacharjee-mouni-roy-full-list-of-winners-lifetv-13451-2016-06-10|title=Gold Awards 2016: Arjun Bijlani, Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Mouni Roy, Sriti Jha win top honours; full list of winners|access-date=10 June 2016|website=India Today|date=9 June 2016 }}</ref> |- |Debut in a Lead Role (Male) |Rohan Mehra |{{won}} | |- |rowspan=2|2017 |Debut in a Lead Role (Female) |Shivangi Joshi |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite news |title=Gold Awards 2017: Complete winners list and red carpet pictures |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/gold-awards-2017-complete-winners-list-and-red-carpet-pictures |access-date=25 February 2022 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref> |- |Debut in a Lead Role (Male) |Mohsin Khan |{{won}} | |- | rowspan="4" |2018 |Best Show |Yeh Rishta Kya Kehata Hai |{{won}} |<ref name=":1" /> |- |Best Jodi |Shivangi Joshi and Mohsin Khan |{{won}} |<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=In Pics Zee Gold Awards 2018 full Winners List|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/television/report-in-pics-zee-gold-awards-2018-full-winners-list-jennifer-winget-nakuul-mehta-mouni-roy-walk-away-with-the-trophies-2627274|website=Daily News and Analysis|date=20 June 2018 |access-date=7 December 2020|archive-date=21 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180621000420/http://www.dnaindia.com/television/report-in-pics-zee-gold-awards-2018-full-winners-list-jennifer-winget-nakuul-mehta-mouni-roy-walk-away-with-the-trophies-2627274|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |Best Supporting Actor |Vishal Singh |{{won}} | |- |Best Supporting Actress |Parul Chauhan |{{won}} | |- |2019 |Best Actress Female (Popular) |Shivangi Joshi |{{won}} |<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Gold Awards 2019: Shivangi Joshi, Mohsin Khan, Hina and others win big|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/gold-awards-2019-shivangi-joshi-mohsin-khan-hina-others-win-big-photos-807033|website=International Business Times|date=12 October 2019|access-date=7 December 2020|archive-date=30 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130021312/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/gold-awards-2019-shivangi-joshi-mohsin-khan-hina-others-win-big-photos-807033|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |2019 |Best Actor Male (Popular) |Mohsin Khan |{{won}} |<ref name=":4" /> |- |2019 |Best TV Show Fiction |Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} | |- |2019 |Longest Running Show |Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/gold-awards-2019-winners-list-hina-khan-erica-fernandes-surbhi-chandna-shivangi-joshi-other-actors-walk-away-with-trophies-1089646|title=Gold Awards 2019 Winners List: Hina Khan, Surbhi Chandna, Shivangi Joshi Walk Away With Trophies|website=Abp Live|date=12 October 2019|access-date=13 November 2019|archive-date=13 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113090139/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/gold-awards-2019-winners-list-hina-khan-erica-fernandes-surbhi-chandna-shivangi-joshi-other-actors-walk-away-with-trophies-1089646|url-status=live}}</ref> |}
===Iconic Gold Awards=== {| class="wikitable" |- !Year !Category !Recipient !Result !Ref. |- |rowspan=2|2021 |Iconic Best Actress |Shivangi Joshi |{{won}} |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iconicgoldawards.com/|title=Iconic Gold Awards|website=Iconicgoldaward}}</ref> |- |Iconic Best Show |Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |{{won}} | |- |2022 |Iconic Most Popular TV Actress of the Year |Shivangi Joshi |{{won}} | |- |2023 |Iconic Most Popular TV Actor |Harshad Chopda |{{won}} |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/brand-focus/iconic-gold-awards-2023-celebrating-the-best-of-bollywood-and-television-on-march-18th-in-mumbai|title=Iconic Gold Awards 2023: Celebrating the Best of Bollywood and Television on March 18th in Mumbai|website=Freepressjournal|access-date= 25 February 2023}}</ref> |}
== See also == * List of programs broadcast by Star Plus
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== {{Commons category}} * [http://www.hotstar.com/tv/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/586 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220917073231/https://www.hotstar.com/tv/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/586 |date=17 September 2022 }} on Disney+ Hotstar * {{IMDb title | id=7112704 | title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai }}
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