YRKKH: 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' completes 12 years, Rajan Shahi thanks the audience for their love

THE popular TV show "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" (YRKKH) completed 12 years on January 12. The show first went on-air on January 12, 2009, and is produced under Rajan's banner Director's Kut Productions. The entire cast and crew were present at the celebration, which included a puja, havan, and cake-cutting, organized by the ace producer. A massive number of cakes were brought for the team as the show completed 3300 successful episodes on-air. Jyothi Venkatesh

not only have we completed 12 years but also 3300 episodes

Speaking on the occasion, Rajan said, "It's a landmark day not just for Star Plus and 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' (YRKKH) team or DKP but also for entire GECs, because, on this day, January 12, not only have we completed 12 years but also 3300 episodes, which is the maximum number of episodes for any daily soap. It feels good because it has been a fruitful journey. I feel a good team makes a good show and the positivity and enthusiasm of the team are the same as it was on day one. I want to thank everyone who has been part of the show because as a producer I feel every member of the unit made it their mission to take the show forward. I think the 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' represents the best team in the industry. I must thank Star Plus for being a great collaborator and always believing in the show. I also want to thank the viewers who have always stood by the show. At this juncture, after the 3300 episodes, we are going towards a turning point in the show which the audience will get to know very soon. So it feels good and I want to humbly thank everyone who has been associated with the show."

Recently, the show featured a major twist with Naira's death

The show featured Hina Khan and Karan Mehra, who played Akshara and Naitik respectively when it first went on-air. It focussed on their love story, family, and how they dealt with all the situations. Later their daughter Naira takes the story forward. She gets married to Kartik and the story then focussed on their life, how they always maintain a balance and also parenting. Recently, the show featured a major twist with Naira's death. It will be interesting to see how the story moves forward and will Naira come back to a devastated Kartik, so keep watching "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" (YRKKH). The show features Shivangi Joshi and Mohsin Khan in lead roles and airs on Star Plus.