Star Plus show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (YRKKH), produced by Rajan Shahi under Director’s Kut Productions, entertains the audience with major dramas and nail-biting twists. Samridhii Shukla and Rohit Purohit play the lead roles.

Check out the written episode 1897 update of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, airing on 12 January 2026.

Today’s episode begins with Abhira (Samridhii Shukla) hugging Maira and getting emotional. Maira asks her why she is celebrating her birthday now, and Abhira tells her she has waited for this moment a long time, and now it has finally come. She doesn’t want to waste it with guests; she just wants to spend time with Maira. Armaan (Rohit Purohit) feels a little bad as Abhira didn’t get to celebrate Maira’s birthday because of him.

On the other hand, Krish doubts Abhira and vows to find what Abhira is hiding from Armaan. Krish gets into Abhira’s room and finds suspicious information. At the same time, Abhira gets a call, and she sends Maira and Armaan away and later talks about Anita’s death certificate. She decides to tell Armaan the truth about Meher after Maira’s birthday.

On the other hand, Surekha and Manisha get into an argument over Kiara. Manoj screams at Manisha for interfering in Kiara’s life. At the same time, Kiara brings Charu’s picture, telling Surekha she isn’t insecure about her elder sister and advising her not to compare them, as she doesn’t want to replace Charu.

The next day, Meher calls Armaan to meet her with his wife. As he tells Abhira to meet Meher, she refuses and tries to keep Armaan away, telling him not to meet her. All this brews suspicion in Krish’s mind. Later, Abhira gathersthe familys to discuss Maira’s birthda,y while Meher keeps Armaan busy. Meher offers to organize a birthday party for Maira, but Armaan denies it, which angers Meher.

What will happen next?