Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai – Season 1
Episodes
Rajshri worries about Akshara
Vishambharnath is all praise for Akshara as he believes she is lucky for his business. As Rajshri worries about Akshara, Vishambharnath tells her that it is his responsibility to take care of her. He also tells Rajshri that Bhola will watch a film with Varsha and Akshara.
Akshara meets Alok in the market
On their way to the cinema, Varsha tells Akshara to audition for a singing competition. They manage to shake off Bhola who was coming with them and in the market, Akshara holds Alok's hand. How will Vishambharnath react when he comes to know of this?
Akshara is upset
Alok tells Varsha that he met Akshara. Akshara is distressed about displeasing her parents. Rajshri advises her to follow the customs of the family and Vishambharnath feels Akshara is wrong. Will he forgive her?
Shaurya is invited for a picnic
Varsha instructs Alok not to follow her as she doesn't want to meet him again. She invites Shaurya to a picnic. Meanwhile, though Dadi asks Akshara not tell Shaurya anything about the previous day's incident, he comes to know of it from Anshuman. What will Shaurya do?
Shaurya and Alok fight
At the picnic, Varsha teases Shaurya. She then notices Alok there and starts yelling. Shaurya thrashes Alok for touching Akshara. Rajshri suggests that Vishambharnath should not be told of this incident. Will Vishambharnath come to know of this?
Akshara avoids college
Akshara does not want to go to college and Rajshri tells Vishambharnath that she is not feeling well. Meanwhile, he comes to know that Alok is the same person that Akshara was spotted with, in the market. Alok's friend calls Akshara and gives her some news about him.
Akshara's marriage is planned
Akshara is furious when she comes to know that Rajshri has asked Shankari Tai to search for a groom for her. She requests Dadi to postpone her marriage as she wants to continue her studies. Will her father agree?
Akshara unhappy about marriage
The family gets ready for Akshara's marriage and a photographer is asked to take pictures for her profile. Akshara is angry at this and Om tries to convince Sunaina to postpone the marriage. Will Akshara's marriage get postponed?
Akshara wants to delay marriage
Akshara is depressed about her marriage preparations and cries to Dadi. She also pleads with Rajshri to delay it. Meanwhile, Varsha tells Shaurya that even her mother has started looking for a groom for her. Will Akshara's pleas be heard?
Akshara is suspicious of Varsha and Shaurya
To Akshara's relief, Rajshri stops pressurising her to marry. Meanwhile, she becomes suspicious that Varsha and Shaurya are more than just friends. She starts keeping an eye on them. Will she find out the nature of the relationship between the two?
Akshara celebrates Gangaur
Akshara decides to fast on the day of Gangaur. She and the other women of the family make an idol of Shankarji. Meanwhile, Dadi and Gopi Dadi talk about the sacrifices Gopi Dadi has made for the family. In the meantime, Varsha and Shaurya spend time with each other.
Akshara decides to marry
Akshara decides that she is ready to marry and her family members are happy to hear this. Meanwhile, Varsha finally admits to Akshara that she is in love with Shaurya. How will Akshara react?
Varsha reveals her love for Shaurya
Akshara counsels Varsha and asks her to talk to Shaurya about marrying him. Varsha tells her fiancé that she is in love with Shaurya. Meanwhile, preparations for Akshara's marriage are on in full swing.
Varsha's mother stops her from going to college
Shankari tai informs Rajshri that Varsha's fiancé has refused to marry her and that Varsha is hurt by the rejection. Akshara tells Dadi it was planned by Varsha. Meanwhile, Varsha's mother stops her from going to college. What will Varsha do now?
Shaurya apologises to Varsha
The women in the family buy sarees for the marriage. Dadi asks Rajshri to also buy a saree for Shaurya's wife. Meanwhile, Shaurya apologises to Varsha for not supporting her and professes his love for her in front of his father. How will the family react to Shaurya and Varsha's relationship?
Varsha's mother meets Vishambhar
Dadi is elated when Akshara tells her about the relationship between Shaurya and Varsha. However, Akshara is worried about Varsha. Meanwhile, Varsha's mother comes to meet Vishambharnath and Rajshri. Will Vishambharnath finally consent to the marriage?
Akshara chooses her husband
Akshara is unhappy
The groom's family likes Akshara
Akshara likes Rituraj
Akshara likes Rituraj and Rajshri is happy with her choice. Shankari assures Vishambharnath that Rituraj belongs to a good family. However, all the ladies give Akshara different advice regarding how she should behave with Rituraj and she finally asks for Dadi's help.
Akshara and Rituraj meet
Akshara and her family meet Rituraj and his family and she likes him. However, they are too shy to talk to each other in front of their families and thus talk to each other in private. Akshara is still nervous and speaks very softly.
Akshara gets ready for marriage
Akshara and Rituraj go for a walk and she tells him that she wants to be a singer. Varsha teases Akshara and her family member are extremely happy about her impending marriage.
Vishambharnath is happy with Rituraj
Vishambharnath approves of Akshara's marriage with Rituraj. Akshara is happy with Rituraj. The preparations for marriage are on in full swing. However, Rajshri tells Varsha that she should not come to meet Akshara often. What will Varsha do?
Varsha asks Akshara to meet Rituraj again
Akshara asks Dadi, Chachi, Dhaniya and Rajshri about their love stories. Rajshri narrates her story. Meanwhile, Varsha tries to find out if Akshara really likes Rituraj and convinces her to meet him once again. Does Akshara really love Rituraj?
Akshara meets Rituraj again
Family members prepare for Shaurya's engagement. Meanwhile, Varsha and Akshara make an excuse and meet Rituraj. Akshara is very nervous about the meeting. Should she have listened to Varsha?
Shaurya and Varsha get engaged
Dadi and Rajeshwari tell Shaurya that he is engaged to Varsha for his entire life. Kunwar promises to make the same jewellery for Varsha and Akshara. Akshara is praised by the guests who have come for Shaurya's engagement.
Rituraj's family reject Akshara
Akshara is depressed when she learns from Rajshri and Shankari's conversation, that Rituraj's family has rejected her. She daydreams of Rituraj while dancing in Shaurya's baraat. Varsha and Shaurya perform the wedding rituals. What will happen to Akshara?
Vishambharnath learns the truth
Varsha's wedding goes on smoothly. Rajshri goes through the wedding rituals even though she is depressed about the decision of Rituraj's family. Vishambhar also becomes furious after learning about the rejection.
Akshara tells Dadi that she met Rituraj again
When Rajshri tries to console Akshara, she says that she already knows about the rejection. Dadi is shocked when Akshara reveals that she met Rituraj, but asks Akshara not to mention it to her father. What will Akshara do now?
Varsha feels guilty
Rajshri tells Vishambharnath that Rituraj's family rejected Akshara because she had wanted to be a singer. Vishambharnath asks Shankari to demand an explanation from Rituraj's family. Varsha feels guilty because she had instigated the meeting with Rituraj and now Akshara is lying to save her.
Akshara tries to apologise
Akshara is upset after hurting her parents. Omi and Dadi try to convince Vishambharnath and Rajshri that Akshara is innocent. Dadi tells Akshara to personally apologise to Vishambharnath. Will Vishambharnath forgive Akshara?
Anil asks for an increment
Vishambharnath breaks his fast and forgives Akshara, but feels guilty for not understanding her. Dadi gets emotional when Akshara hurts herself. Meanwhile, Rajshri requests Varsha not tell her mother about Akshara's rejection.
Vishambharnath is missing
Varsha's mother and her friends become upset as Shaurya doesn’t accompany Varsha for the 'pag phere ki rasam' but Varsha convinces her mother that she is very happy at her in-laws’. Meanwhile, Rajshri and Akshara are tense after Vishambharnath leaves the house. Where did Vishambharnath go?
Varsha and Akshara are upset
Varsha and Akshara are upset as Varsha's mother is made to wash Shaurya's feet as part of a ritual. Vishambharnath returns home to Rajshri after Akshara finds him at the temple and apologises. Dadi plans to have Satya Narayan puja at home.
Shankari Tai predicts the future
Rajshri gives the keys of the house to Varsha, explains her responsibilities and invites the neighbours to Varsha's 'mooh dikhai'. Shankari Tai plays a game of chausar with Varsha, Dhaaniya and Akshara, and predicts their future. What did Shankari Tai predict for Akshara?
Shaurya's rant
Vishambharnath and Rajsri are worried for Akshara. Shankari Tai informs them that another groom's family is coming to see Akshara on the occasion of Holi. Meanwhile, Varsha tries to cheer up Shaurya but he rants at her. Why did Shaurya rant at Varsha, but later realises his mistake?
Akshara agrees to meet the groom
Rajshri is delighted when Akshara tells her that she is ready to meet the groom. On the day of Holi, Shaurya and Varsha enjoy each other's company. Anshu paints Bhola's face with gulal. Bhola mistakenly puts colour on Sulekha. What will Sulekha do?
Akshara agrees to meet the groom
Rajshri is delighted when Akshara tells her that she is ready to meet the groom. On the day of Holi, Shaurya and Varsha enjoy each other's company. Anshu paints Bhola's face with gulal. Bhola mistakenly puts colour on Sulekha. What will Sulekha do?
Shankari Tai's lie
Shankari Tai gets drunk and tells Akshara that she lied about her future but Varsha tells Akshara not to believe her. Akshara tells Vishambharnath that she does not want to meet Naitik alone. Why did Shankari Tai lie to Akshara? What did she foresee?
The Singhania family arrives
Akshara is nervous and tells Varsha that she cannot become a good wife but Varsha encourages her. Vishambharnath welcomes the Singhania family. How will the first meeting between Naitik and Akshara pan out?
Akshara has no answers
After Akshara serves tea to Naitik, Vishambharnath asks Varsha to take the two to the terrace so that they can talk alone. However, Akshara is still nervous and does not answer Naitik's questions. What will Naitik do?
Vishambharnath does not agree
Naitik tells his mother he thinks that Akshara does not like him. Shankari Tai informs Rajshri that Naitik wants to meet Akshara. Though Vishambharnath does not agree, Dadi asks Varsha to arrange the meeting. Will Vishambharnath know that his orders have been disobeyed?
Dadi arranges a second meeting
Bhabhima confronts Gayatri for not consulting her about the marriage. Meanwhile, with Naitik wishing to know Akshara better, Dadi decides to arrange a second meeting. Later, Rajarshi informs Vishambharnath that they have called Kunwar Sha and Dadi tells Akshara about Kuku Narang.
Akshara is stunned to see Naitik
Varsha gets worried when Shaurya comes to know of Naitik's meeting with Akshara. However, Dadi asks Akshara to get ready after Varsha tells her of the plan. She is stunned to see Rishika bring Naitik to the room. Will this second meeting yield results?
Akshara and Naitik fight
Akshara and Naitik argue about Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif. Family members overhear the argument and stop their fight. Rajshri asks Akshara to apologise and Gayatri taunts Naitik. Will Akshara and Naitik bond?
Naitik decides
Akshara tells Varsha about Naitik's rude behaviour and Naitik talks to Mohit about her. Meanwhile, Rajarshi does not tell Vishambharnath about the argument as he gets ready to announce Naitik's decision. Will Naitik agree to marry Akshara?
Is Akshara ready?
Naitik agrees to marry Akshara and the family members are in a celebratory mood. However, Shaurya tells them to ask Akshara’s opinion and Varsha tries to find it out. Vishambharnath and Rajshri also want to know Akshara’s opinion. Is Akshara ready to marry Naitik?
Akshara decides
Akshara is tense about Naitik's proposal. They try to learn each other's opinion about their marriage with Mohit and Varsha's help. Rajshri tells family members that Akshara has made a decision about the marriage. What is Akshara's decision?
Family obligations
Vishambharnath asks Akshara to continue her studies. However, at the college, the lecturer questions Akshara and Varsha for being irregular. Meanwhile, Raj Shekhar Singhania asks Naitik to join the family business. Will Naitik join the business?
Naitik and Akshara meet
Naitik wants to meet Akshara. Varsha convinces her and takes her to the meeting spot. Naitik introduces Mohit and Rishi to Akshara and Varsha spends some time with her. Meanwhile, Dadi praises Rajshri for her marital life with Vishambharnath.
Naitik and Akshara go on a date
Naitik and Akshara go to a resort on a date. Naitik orders vanilla ice-cream on and talks about his dream girl. Meanwhile, news of this date does not sit well with Bhola. Later, Varsha seeks help from Shaurya but is upset at his behaviour. Will Shaurya be able to convince Varsha?
Akshara and Varsha return late
Naitik asks for Akshara's phone number as they wait for Varsha at the college. Later, Varsha and Mohit ask Akshara and Naitik respectively about their date. Akshara talks about her date with Varsha, and are questioned by Rajshri for returning home late. Will Rajshri know about the date?
Awaiting the first call
Rashmi seeks help from Naitik to complete her college project. Later, Rajshri teaches household work to Akshara but she burns her hand while cooking. Meanwhile, Akshara waits for Naitik's call as Varsha asks her to call him. Mohit, too, convinces Naitik and asks him to speak to Akshara. Will Naitik agree? Who will make the first call?
Varsha's advice for Akshara
Rashmi talks about Naitik's behaviour to Raj Shekhar Singhania and Naitik apologises. Meanwhile, Varsha reminds Akshara about her exams and asks her to study and teases her on seeing her exam notes. What has Akshara written on the exam notes?
Ananya is missing
Dadaji asks Rajshekhar to inform Vishambharnath about the time for the Tilak ritual. Akshara talks with Varsha about her confusion regarding the exams and rituals. She practises writing answers fast, and tries to read as much as possible. Will Akshara be able to prepare for the exams?
Trouble in the exam hall
Kaveri is surprised to learn that Akshara wants to come for the Tilak ceremony. Naitik gives Shaurya’s phone number to Gayatri but Dhaniya answers the phone. Meanwhile, Akshara and Varsha write their exam. However, the examiner refuses to accept their papers.
Akshara skips Tilak rites
Dadaji becomes upset as he comes to know that Akshara will attend the Tilak ceremony. However, Naitik asks Akshara not to come to the Tilak ceremony as Dadaji will not like to break any marriage ritual. Meanwhile, Bhabhima does not want Akshara to continue with her education. Will Akshara be able to continue her studies?
Akshara won't study further
Varsha tells Dadi that Naitik stopped Akshara from going to Tilak ceremony. The Singhania family members put Tilak on Naitik’s forehead and bless him. Meanwhile, Dadaji tells Naitik that he cannot approve of Akshara’s college education. Naitik tells Dadaji that Akshara does not want to study further.
Varsha fails
Akshara is delighted to see her name in the result board. However, Varsha fails in the exam. Upon Akshara's requests, her teacher agrees to take Varsha's exam once again. Meanwhile Akshara comes to know that Naitik does not want her to study further. How will she react?
Akshara's education is a problem
Bhabhima tells Dadaji that Akshara wants to study after marriage, but he does not agree. Dadaji orders Raj Shekhar to ask Akshara's family to stop her studies. Mohit tries to convince Naitik that she should continue her studies after marriage. Will Naitik allow Akshara to study?
Varsha wants to drop out
After Dadaji asks him to take responsibility of their family business, Naitik requests Dadaji to allow Akshara to study after marriage, but receives a scolding. The Maheshwari family, meanwhile, is shocked to learn Varsha does not wish to continue her studies.
Naitik drops Akshara home
Varsha gets emotional while giving her notes to Akshara. Naitik tells Mohit that he has requested Dadaji to allow Akshara to continue her education. After college, Naitik stops Akshara, and convinces her to let him drop her home. How will the family react when they learn this?
A case for education
Akshara is delighted when Naitik wishes her well for the exam. Varsha is happy when Omkarnath gifts her honeymoon tickets. However, Shaurya is shocked to learn that Varsha has quit college and asks Akshara to convince her to complete her studies. Meanwhile, family members try to convince Dadaji to allow Akshara to study.
Naitik wants to meet Akshara
While, Varsha and Shaurya pack for their honeymoon, Naitik is delighted that Dadaji has agreed to Akshara's education after marriage. He asks Akshara to meet him inside the college library. Akshara is upset as Rajeshwari wants to accompany her to the college. How will Naitik and Akshara meet?
Varsha refuses to study
Naitik arrives at Akshara's college to meet her but she comes with her mother. However, with the help of Akshara's friend, he still manages to speak with her. Meanwhile, Shaurya asks Varsha to prepare for her examinations, but she does not want to. Will Varsha study?
Varsha cannot find Shaurya
Rajshri is worried about Akshara's health. Mohit calls Akshara's house to talk to her but Rajshri picks up the phone. Meanwhile, Dadaji scolds Naitik for reading a book on the dining table. Later, Varsha is tensed when she does not see Shaurya after waking up. Where did Shaurya go?
Nandini's arrival
Naitik and Akshara meet at college and he reads her a book. Meanwhile, Rashmi tells Akshara that she calls Rajshri 'Bhavana'. Bhabhi Maa informs that Nandini is coming. Gayatri requests her not to tell Nandini about Naitik's marriage. Will Nandini know the truth?
Nandini is upset
Nandini is upset that she was not told anything about Naitik's marriage. Nandini's mother tells her that she was not informed so that she does not get upset at Naitik, being the younger one, getting married first. Meanwhile, Naitik waits for Akshara at the college. Akshara's friends tell her that she should make him wait.