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Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
File:YehRishtaKya.jpgA promotional image of "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai"
Created by	Director's Kut Productions
Written by	Rajitha Shrama & Romesh Kalra
Starring	see below
Opening theme	"Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" by Alka Yagnik
Country of origin	India
Original language	Hindi
No. of episodes	varies
Production
Producer	Rajan Shahi
Running time	approx. 25 minutes
Original release
Network	STAR Plus
Release	January 12, 2009 – present

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is an Indian television drama-series that airs on STAR Plus. The series premiered on January 12,2009, and airs every Monday - Friday at 9:30pm IST. The story is based on the concept of arranged marriage in the Indian culture, which portrays how the two unknown individuals get tied for a lifetime by the knot of holy matrimony by their elders.

Plot

The story is of a girl named Akshara, who is born into a traditional Marwari family - the Maheshwari family of Udaipur. Despite being born in a rich family, Akshara is very simple and knows that her marriage will happen with the consent of her parents and family. Like most other young girls, Akshara also fantasizes her prince charming to be a film star or some celebrity, but distants herself from falling in love before marriage because she doesn't want to hurt her parents' feelings.

The whole family loves Akshara very much and one vary day, they set up her alliance with a deserving boy of their community. Although she willingly accepts her marriage with Naitik, whom her parents have chosen as her life partner, she realizes that their relationship is not like any of the romantic notions she had nurtured in her heart about her future husband. Nevertheless, her mother explains that she will gradually fall in love with her husband. And, as they get to know each other more and more and learn to adapt themselves to their life partner, love will surface and they will find their bonds strengthened by it.

Keeping her mother's words in mind, Akshara then begins the journey of discovery of her new life wondering if life is really the miracle that her mother proposes it is. Now the question remains that will Akshara be able to find love in her new relationship?

Characters

Akshara played by Hina Khan

Akshara is a simple and sweet girl who has been brought up in a traditional Marwari family. She is the only daughter in the family in three generations; and therefore, she is adored and pampered by everyone. Nonetheless, the rules and regulations for her are the same as they are for others. She knows her limits and has never disobeyed rules. She is not a chirpy girl, yet has a lively nature that comes across through her expressive eyes and her attitude of accepting life just the way it is.

Daadi played by Vineeta Malik

Daadiji, the mother of the Maheshwari clan, has unquestionably accepted her place in the house after the death of her husband. She recognizes that though her sons respect her and give her importance, she should not interfere in their decisions. She allows Rajshri to take over the mantle of being the lady of the house and only guides her when necessary.

Over the years, she has also developed a sense of humour and a keen sense of seeing things with a different perspective. She adores her granddaughter and in her company, Akshara finds unconditional love and acceptance. She is Akshara's guide and friend.

Vishambhar Nath played by Sanjeev Seth

Authoritative and dominating, this patriarch of the Mahehswari household is the bearer of family torch. He comes across as a strict disciplinarian, a believer and a staunch follower of traditions. He is very firm with his son Shaurya but is lenient with his daughter Akshara. Though he adores her and never talks to her in a raised voice, he has made it very clear that the girls/women of the household have to live within the strict rules laid down by society and no exceptions will be entertained. Behind his authoritative aura, he is also affectionate and emotional. He cloaks his vulnerability by being the responsible man who cannot afford to go wrong being the eldest son of the family.

Rajshri played by Lataa Saberwal

Rajshri is the lady of the house. Being the eldest bahu, she shoulders many responsibilities, of which keeping the family together is her primary focus. She is affectionate, strict with Akshara but at the same time pampers Anshuman (her devraani's son). She is an attractive woman and her simplicity makes her even more attractive. She gets hyper easily and can cry or laugh with spectacular ease. She can't deal with tension. She never negates or confronts her husband publicly and guards his image fiercely. She is the only person who understands that behind his stern faade is a vulnerable man who has to play many roles to protect his family.

Omkar Nath played by Manu Malik

Vishambhar Nath's younger brother, Omkar Nath is a nice man. Fondly known as Omi Chacha by the kids of the house, he admits that it's only sheer chance that he was born in a Marwari family because he is not cut out for business. He has a sensitive heart which he guards fiercely and does not reveal his vulnerability to others. He instead hides it with his wry sense of humuor. It's only his wife who knows that he is a very sensitive man with an unique perspective on life. Yet, she falls short of understanding him completely as he does not conform to any preconceived image. He believes in God but not in the rituals. He is an amiable person but difficult to understand. Hence, the family has accepted him as he is without even trying to probe into his heart.

Sunaina played by Neelima Tadepalli

Sunaina is the pretty and sociable wife of Omkar Nath. An affectionate woman, she displays great understanding and sensitivity. She is loved by all and has never questioned the authority of Rajshri. Even though she has practically raised Akshara, she never claims any right over her. With her understanding of finer nuances of relationships and her caring attitude, she has earned everyone's respect. However, she feels that something is amiss in her relationship with her husband. Even though they are apparently happy, they lack togetherness. Sunaina Chachi is characterized by a sweet smile on her lips and a streak of sadness in her eyes.

Varsha played by Pooja Joshi

Varsha is Akshara's best friend, and is as lively and innocent like her. They share every girlie secret, their grievances and sorrows together- she is Akshara's 'true soulmate'. Varsha, an only child, lost her father at a very young age, and is a more practical, confident and self reliant person than Akshara since she does not have the security blanket of father figure or brother over her head. Varsha has been regular in Akshara's house and has fallen in love with her brother Shaurya. However no one knows about their relationship! This is one secret that she has kept even from Akshara.But later , they marry.

Shaurya played by Ather Habib

Shaurya, Akshara's elder brother, is an attractive and well built young man of today. He is overprotective about his kid sister and behaves like her father. Though he matches Vishambharnaath in aggression, he lacks maturity. He has a traditional and conservative approach towards women; 'they are to be protected' is ingrained as part of his chauvinistic training. Shaurya shares a warm relationship with Akshara but they do not share every detail of each other's lives. He projects a "I'm your big brother" image and has even kept his romance with Varsha a secret from her.

Anshuman played by Aman Sharma

Anshuman is the youngest child in the house. He is an extremely amiable kid who hates to study and is a complete food buff- so overweight and very cuddly. He is otherwise a smart kid who always has a one liner ready for every occasion. He often brings smiles to people's faces even in the most tense situation and is adored and spoilt by everyone, especially Rajashri.

Gopi Daadi played by Zarina Roshan Anwar Khan

Gopi daadi is a friend and confidant of Daadi. She came as Daadi's bridesmaid when she was just 12 and Daadi was only thirteen. She's always been in the Maheshwari house since then and is more of a friend to Daadi than a servant. Gopi daadi has the authority to keep a check on the other servants. The bahus of the house respect her and even obey her. At times, she also scolds the bahus & kids of the house (but never Vishambhar or Omkar).

Bhola played by Bajinder Singh

Bhola is an orphan who has been brought up in the Maheshwari household. He loves Rajshri, like his own mother and can give his life for her. Bhola is very muscular and learns pehlwani (hence a bramachari) and protects Akshara as his sister. He accompanies Akshara on all her outings like a bodyguard. Bhola is overtly sentimental.

Dhaniya played by Sunita Rajwar

Dhaniya is the comic relief in the household. She is cute, lively, and also the gossip queen. She loves Bhola but each time she tries to win over him, she is unsuccessful.

Shankari Tai played by Amardeep Jha

Shankari Tai is the renowned match-maker of Udaipur. She is much sought after by the parent of every boy and girl of marriageable age in Udaipur for her knack of putting together the perfect match. She is a colourful personality with a little sharpness in her tongue. But her years of wisdom is what gives her a very unique perspective on relationships and the skill of not just fixing an alliance between an eligible boy and girl but of making matches that are a perfect fit.

Naitik played by Karan Mehra Handsome and youthful, Naitik is a typical son of a Marwari family. Well educated... yet somewhere tied to the customs and tradition. Naitik being the only son in the house of daughters was the most pampered and fussed over. His demands were met with even before he asked for them and even as his father tried hard to give him a more balanced upbringing, others made sure he felt very special. Though he is also a sensitive soul who cares for others and never hurts anyone, there is a certain pride in him for being born a boy! Together as a couple Akshara and Naitik will embark of a journey where both will have to shed the facade of being the people their respective families and ambience made them and accept each other in their most natural elements.

Cast

• Hina Khan ... Akshara (the main lead, protagonist)

• Karan Mehra ... Naitik Rajshekhar Singhania(Akshara's to-be husband)

• Vinita Malik ... Daadi (Akshara's grandmother who is more like a friend to her)

• Sanjeev Seth ... Vishambhar Nath Maheshwari (Akshara's father)

• Lata Sabharwal ... Rajshree Maheshwari (Akshara's mother)

• Manu Malik ... Omkar Nath Maheshwari(Vishambhar's younger brother, Akshara's uncle)

• Neelima Tadepalli ... Sunaina Omkar Nath Maheshwari(Omkar's wife)

• Ather Habib ... Shaurya Vishambhar Nath Maheshwari (Akshara's older brother, in love with Varsha, now married to her)

• Pooja Joshi ... Varsha Shaurya Maheshwari(Akshara's childhood friend in love with Shaurya, now married to him)

• Aman Sharma ... Anshuman (Omkar & Sunaina's son, Shaurya and Akshara's cousin brother)

• Amardeep Jha ... Shankari Tai (Udaipur's most famous matchmaker, who knows Maheshwari family for a long time)

• Zarina Roshan ... Gopi Daadi (worker at Maheshwari household, but more like a family member, aka Akshara's second grandmother)

• Sunita Rajwar ... Dhaniya (another worker at Maheshwari household who is also more like a family member and Akshara's friend)

• Bajinder Singh ... Bhola (driver of Maheshwari' family)

• Ali Merchant ... Rituraj (Akshara's was-to-be fiance)

• Sonali Verma ... Gayatri Rajshekhar Singhania (Naitik's mother)

Timings

Ye Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai airs in...

• India - Monday-Friday @ 9.30pm IST
• UK - Monday-Friday @ 7.00pm GMT

External links

• Official Site on STAR Plus India

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