Pavitra Rishta the Balaji Telefilms show had a hugely successful run of more than five years and it boasted of a great ensemble cast and a realistically heart-warming story.

The romantic drama that ensued between its principal characters of Manav and Archana was a feat to watch!!

Manav was played by Sushant Singh Rajput, whose recent suicide has been upsetting many in the TV and Bollywood world. The role of Archana was played by Ankita Lokhande.

The two of them shared great on-screen chemistry that actually reflected in their offscreen life too. The two of them dated for the longest possible time before calling it off.

Archana and Manav were probably the first Jodi on Indian TV to receive the adulation and appreciation that they got!! Today we have many such Jodis onscreen that has been appreciated.

Here are some lovey-dovey moments of Manav and Archana from Pavitra Rishta.