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 1996 update of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, airing on 20 April 2026.

Today’s episode begins with Abhira (Samridhii Shukla) looking for Maira at the remand home gate, but she fails there. At the same place, a priest indirectly boosts Abhira’s strength. At the same time, Mukti comes, giving her a ray of hope and asking her to believe in herself. On the other hand, the Poddar family at the temple performs puja and distributes necessities to the poor.

Damyanti creates a scene because Aryan did not gift Trisha anything. But he surprises by giving Mamta and Damyanti a sweet gift. At the same time, Armaan asks everyone to pray for his daughter. Meanwhile, Abhira comes and steps back from fighting Maira’s case, handing it over to Armaan. She cries and breaks down, telling Armaan she isn’t capable of helping her daughter.

Kaveri oversees while Armaan arrives at the remand home to get a signature from Maira, but he notices Maira showing her trust in Abhira, which leaves him confused. Kaveri then comes and confronts Armaan, asking why he hasn’t signed the case transferring paper yet. Kaveri makes himself realize his mistake, always prioritizing himself over Abhira. At the same time, Vidya celebrates thinking Armaan has taken Maira’s case, but Kaveri in swag tells her the truth.