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Tujhse Hai Raabta': Where is Kalyani?

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' Amir and Sonali Jaffar's "Tujhse Hai Raabta" brought in an interesting twist after Kalyani escaped. While Malhar and Anupriya were waiting for her to return, they met Vaijayanti, Kalyani's lookalike. They feel Kalyani is playing some new game with them, and that's why has disguised herself as a Tamilian. All this happened a month after Kalyani went missing. Vaijayanti is a pregnant married woman who meets them with her Punjabi husband Param. The police officer, who is looking for Kalyani, however, believes that she is Kalyani and to get to know the truth, she arrests Param. Vaijayanti then gets a note saying that someone will attack Malhar at 8 p.m., but unfortunately she couldn't read it as it was in Hindi. However, at 8 p.m. someone did try to shoot Malhar, but was saved. The police officer runs after the woman who saved Malhar, and even though she escaped successfully she cut her foot. Later, the police officer meets Malhar aga...

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai': Will Sirat meet Ranveer in the hospital?

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' "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" took the audience by surprise when Naira's character ended in the show, but with Sirat's entry, the audience expected a new twist, and the makers surprised them with it.  Kartik and Sirat, lovingly called Kasir by their fans, are finally engaged. While everyone is happy about their union, Ranveer was left devastated as he witnessed it first hand. He later meets with an accident and Kartik gets to know about it. He along with Sirat leaves for the hospital. Sirat is shocked to see Ranveer in that state, and is in a dilemma whether to meet him or not. Meanwhile, his sister also comes to the hospital. Will Kartik get to know about Sirat and Ranveer's past? To know what happens next keep watching "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai". "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" is produced under Shahi's banner Director's Kut Productions and airs on Star Plus. It features Shivangi Jos...

Press Release: TV Actor Aansh Arora Donated More Than 1000 Oxygen Flow Meter Cylinder Kits And 100 Oxygen Cylinders To Needy People

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Bollywood fraternity, in the past two months, have come forward to help people tackle the coronavirus pandemic and navigate through the subsequent lockdown. Now, it is reported that actor Aansh Arora has donated more than 100 oxygen cylinders and more than 1000 oxygen BPC flow meter cylinder kits to the needy people in Delhi and Gurgaon. Aansh is trying to do their bit during the Covid-19 second wave, by providing oxygen cylinders and others medical equipments. He is using his social media instagram and facebook @aanshharora to reach to amplify calls for help. The actor is silently paying the expenses of many oxygen cylinders and medical equipments being used at the covid center for  coronavirus patients. Me And My Team Are Trying Our Level Best To Reach Out To The People Who Are In Urgent Need Of Oxygen Cylinders And Medical Equipments. Aansh Arora Said, "  Aansh is known for his roles in shows such as Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki , Tanhaiyan , Queens Hain Hum....

Did you know comedy show writer Prajwal Gupta is debuting as a rapper?

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If you thought Prajwal Gupta can only make you laugh, then you are missing out on something. The writer of shows such as Comedy Circus, Bigg Boss entries, Comedy Nights Bachao and Honey Bunny ka Jholmal, is also into rapping. Yes you read it right. And, his debut rap ‘Mera Wala Anthem’ song will be out soon.   “I started writing rap songs during my school days. I used to share it with my parents. After I entered the TV industry, I got busy writing TV shows and had no time for anything else. During the lockdown last year and even this time I got some free time and thought of writing a few rap songs on the present scenario, there’s some giving out social messages,” says Prajwal.   Well, he has not just written these songs but plans to lend his voice to them too. “I am not a trained singer but I understand tones and pitches well. And I am aware of the style. So, I think I will be able to pull this off. I can’t wait to record my first rap song and release i...

World Dance Day: Somy Ali says her favourite Bollywood actors who’re excellent dancer are Madhuri Dixit Nene and Shah Rukh Khan

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On World Dance Day today, actor-turned-humanitarian Somy Ali recalls her tryst with the art form during her stint in Bollywood. While she confesses to not being a good dancer, her favourities in the industry are Madhuri Dixit Nene and Shah Rukh Khan. According to Ali, they are among the best dancers in the Hindi film industry.   “Madhuri Dixit is the best. No one can come close to how perfect of a dancer she is. I can just continue to watch her perform for hours. And those expressions and smiles are to die for. Shah Rukh is pretty fantastic as well. I would say these two are my favourite dancers in Bollywood,” she says. Talking about her Bollywood days, Ali recalls how she would avoid doing it onscreen as she is not a good dancer.  “I have received no professional training in dance and would almost never show up at any of my rehearsals. I have two left feet. It’s quite evident if you watch any of my songs. But I have to say that only one person could and did manage...

Celebs laud government’s decision to allow vaccines for all above 18 years, urges everyone to follow precautions even after getting vaccinated

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Amid the concern around the second wave of Covid-19 infections in India, the government permitting vaccination of everyone above 18 from May 1 made many have a sigh of relief. After all, both the vaccines are giving us a certain percentage of protection and doctors are strongly recommending them. Celebrities talk about this move by the government and also share about their plans of taking their jabs:    Aniruddh Dave  These are difficult times and we all are literally living in constant fear. Many of us are taking a risk by going outside but we don’t really have an option. Vaccination is good, but yes it will take time for everyone to get vaccinated. Also, we need to take both the doses as directed and then only after sometime the antibodies start forming in the body. Yes, the vaccines don’t give you full protection but then something is better than nothing. Initially it was for frontline workers, and then for the senior citizens, and now it’s our turn, so I w...

that sort of an actor who can live his/her character behind once the job gets done

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Pratibha Ranta: It’s not easy but you’ve to be  Pratibha Ranta’s portrayal of good-hearted and honest Chahat Baig Dhyani in the ongoing fiction Qurbaan Hua has touched the right chords with the audience. The actor is grateful to the makers of the show Sonali Jaffar and Amir Jaffar to have trusted her with such a character.   “Chahat is always ready to sacrifice her happiness for others. She’s both strong and loving. I don’t think I’ve reached that stage in my life wherein I have sacrificed my happiness for someone the way she does. I’ve been playing this character for a year now and somewhere I feel connected to her. I’ve learnt so much, and I feel there are many more shades to this interesting character that we would get unravelled in the future,” she adds.   While she enjoys being Chahat on-screen, Ranta understands that as an actor one needs to learn the art of dissociation as well.  “It’s not easy but you’ve to be that sort of an actor who can leave h...

World Dance Day 2021: Celebrities reveal the name of Bollywood stars whose dancing skills they admire

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Dance is a way of life for many, while there are others who enjoy watching people create magic on stage. World Dance Day is all about celebrating the relevance and significance of dance in our lives. Whether we are skilled or not, most of us end up shaking a leg to our favourite song or enjoy a moment of success breaking into an impromptu jig or often match steps when we are dragged on to the dance floor. And, we all have our favourite dancer, whose performance we try not to miss. Celebrities too are no different. On the occasion of World Dance Day on April 29, they talk about their favourite Bollywood actor, whose dancing skills have floored them and why:   Amit Mishra Govinda is my favourite dancer in the industry. I think there is understated elegance and confidence in his movements which is not something that we see so much in contemporary Bollywood dancing these days. There are many good technical dancers in Bollywood, but there is no one who can dance with not jus...

Curious how entrepreneur Sneh Binny got his name? He shares the story

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How entrepreneur Sneh Patel became Sneh Binny is an interesting tale. To those who are curious, the story goes back to the time when his father Raj Patel was in his 20s. He was fond of cricket and his friends used to call him Binny because he looked like cricketer Roger Binny.         “My father also named my cousin sister Binny, however her mother changed her name after a year. Then he started his first company and named it Binny’s Impex, later he started Binny’s Jewellery. So the entire gems and jewellery industry knows him by Binny or Raj Binny. Since I joined the business and started Binny’s World, Binny’s Jewels UAE and bought Delhi Binny’s Brigade (the tennis team that is a part of Tennis Premier League), and was involved in my father’s business, people started calling me Chote Binny or Junior Binny that later became Sneh Binny,” he says adding that people are always curious about his name.    Only 25, Patel has earned a name for hims...

'Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya 2': Aadarsh saves Komal's life, doubts Meera's intention

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Pratigya's life took a devastating turn when she was told that she is suffering from blood cancer and has a few months left to live. Amma assures her that she will be by her side always, but her actual intention is to kill Pratigya by poisoning her slowly.  She keeps making her drink juices after mixing poison in it. And it has always been forceful because she knows nobody will suspect her of this. Meanwhile, Komal falls in the swimming pool while trying to save Garv, but she doesn't know how to swim and is drowning. Aadarsh jumps in the pool to save her. Komal is in awe of this gesture by him. Krishna notices that Komal likes Aadarsh and even tells her that if she wants he will talk to him about it. But Komal doesn't want anyone talking about her and asks Krishna to drop the idea. Krishna later asks everyone to come for antakshari. During the game, Aadarsh notices that Meera has tattooed Krishna's name.  In the upcoming e...

Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha': Darsh is angry, tells Nandini that it's the beginning of their hate story

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' And finally Darsh and Nandini are married. While taking the pheras he promised her that like Radha's name is always taken before Krishna, even they will be called Nandini and Darsh, it will never be Darsh and Nandini. He even wanted to surprise her with a gift just before the bidaai, but when he returned he was very angry. While he was on his way to his room, he met Charmi, who told him that Nandini married him on the condition that Rajvee will make Shobhit marry Gunjan. This is all actually Raakla's plan who said this on purpose outside the room Charmi was locked in.  Hearing all this, Darsh feels betrayed and behaves angrily during the post-wedding rituals. Both Nandini and Rajvee are shocked to see him. Will Nandini get to know the reason behind Darsh's behaviour? Will Rajvee clarify things? To know what happens next keep watching "Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha". Produced under Sonali and Amir Jaffar's Full House Media Pvt Ltd, "...

'Anupamaa': Anupamaa grows suspicious

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With the divorce drama still going on, Vanraj was devastated when he was told that Anupamaa has a tumour in her ovary. He now wants to mend things between them and even made a promise to himself that he will try to make every day a happy one for her. Vanraj and Samar decide that they will call the others in the family too to Advait's wellness resort because they will be staying there till Anupamaa doesn't get better. Samar surprises Anupamaa by setting up a kitchen for her and putting a board which read "Anupamaa ka ghar" outside their room. Soon Pakhi, Mamaji and Baa welcome Anupamaa.  The family together performs an arti, but Anupamaa can sense that something is not right. She feels that the family is hiding something from her.  In the upcoming episode we will see that while Vanraj is asking everyone to not talk about Anupamaa's illness at all, they are worried that Advait might tell her about it. Will Anupamaa get to know the...

Five reason why we love Narayani Shastri

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She has been a part of the industry for over two decades now, and with every show of hers she left an impact on the audience. Narayani Shastri made her small screen debut in 2000 with "Kahani Saat Pheron Ki", and there has been no looking back ever since. Be it Shruti or Kesar or Rimjhim, she took absolutely no time to become the audience's favourite, and gathered unparalleled love from her fans. She has shows like "Kohi Apna Sa", "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi", "Kkusum", "Piya Ka Ghar" to her credit, and is currently seen as Rajvee Rawal in Sonali and Amir Jaffar's "Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha". If this doesn't tell you enough about her, then here are five reasons why we love this multi-talented actress. Versatile actress: Since her debut in the TV industry with "Kahani Saat Pheron Ki", the actress has proven her versatility through the various roles she has played on-screen. And her current rol...

I want to inspire more people to come forward and explore the world of dance : Rajit Dev

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On the occasion of International Dance Day we spoke to renowned choreographer and music video director Rajit Dev who has choreographed song like Pachtaoge, Radha, Baarish Ki Jaaye. He says dance has become a part of his everyday life. His routine is like eat sleep dance repeat. So what are your dreams  now?  “I’ve got too many . It all started with becoming a background dancer to choreographer to a director. Now I want to inspire people to come forward and explore the world of dance.” Speaking about his inspiration Rajit says he was inspired by Michael Jackson,Prabhu Deva ,Hrithik Roshan and  Shahrukh khan. For Rajit the proudest moment was when he received an award for his solo performance and he saw his dad smiling with pride. He adds,” My parents have always been very supportive. My dad used to take me for all the competitions when I was in school . He even used to take care of the other kids whose parents don’t come for those events . He always believed in...

Dance is the purest art form which is also needed in acting: Aniruddh Dave

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Actor Aniruddh Dave needs no introduction. He has proved his acting talent over the years with shows like Raajkumar Aaryaan, Phulwa, Ruk Jana Nahi, Bandhan, Suryaputra Karn, Y.A.R.O Ka Tashan, Patiala Babes and Shakti will be now seen in Akshay Kumar’s Bell Bottom. Though we have not seen Aniruddh in a dance avtaar but on the International Dance Day the actor shares his love for dancing. He says,”India is a diverse country and we all love singing and dancing. You think of any Indian festivals, wedding - dance is a common form of expression. I must have danced so many times in a relative or a good friend’s wedding. And also in college annual functions.”  Dave adds,”If I get a chance I would love to play a character which involves a lot of dance forms, I have done theatre and I know dance is the purest art form which is also needed in acting. I have always loved Shammi Kapoor’s way of dancing. Just think of Junglee, Teesri Manzil, Prince his casual way of dancing and swag...

The decision was no looking back: Rajan Shahi reveals that he tried to stop Anupamaa and Vanraj's divorce in a heart-warming post

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Rajan Shahi is very closely attached to the cast and crew of his shows "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai", "Aai Kuthe Kay Karte" "Anupamaa" and "Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya 2". He treats them like family, and his cast even calls the set of their show as their second home because they are taken care of so well. His Instagram account speaks a lot about it where he doesn't hesitate to write encouraging words for his team and also treat his followers with some behind the scene photographs. And his recent post on Anupamaa and Vanraj from his TRP-topping show "Anupamaa" is too touching for words. "Anupamaa" went on-ai r in July 2020, after it's release was postponed due to the nationwide lockdown. Soon after it went live, the audience fell in love with the storyline which revolved around a middle-aged homemaker and her struggle to create an identity for herself. The relatable concept and the impactful performance by the cas...

Shashank Vyas takes a break amidst the mountains

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Shashank Vyas is making his Bollywood debut with "Laila Manju", but before his film hits the screen, the actor decided to take a quick break. He is spending some quality time surrounded by the mountains. He is in 'Dev Bhoomi' Himachal Pradesh, and has been treating his fans with some gorgeous views on his Instagram account. A self-confessed traveler, Shashank took off on a 12-day break, but extended his trip after the Maharashtra government announced a statewide lockdown.  After visiting the picturesque locations like Shimla, Dharmshala, Manali, Teerthan Valley and Bir Billing, he went to Rekong Peo, Chamba, Dalhousie, and the Spiti Valley. "I am an orophile and I have been dying to see the scenic beauty of Himachal, and there was no better time than now. It was a 12-day trip to begin with, but then I extended it after the lockdown in Maharashtra, and thought of visiting the rest of Himachal as well," he said. ...

29th April is World Dance Day 2021: Celebrities reveal the name of Bollywood stars whose dancing skills they admire

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Dance is a way of life for many, while there are others who enjoy watching people create magic on stage. World Dance Day is all about celebrating the relevance and significance of dance in our lives. Whether we are skilled or not, most of us end up shaking a leg to our favourite song or enjoy a moment of success breaking into an impromptu jig or often match steps when we are dragged on to the dance floor. And, we all have our favourite dancer, whose performance we try not to miss. Celebrities too are no different. On the occasion of World Dance Day on April 29, they talk about their favourite Bollywood actor, whose dancing skills have floored them and why:   Mohit Daga My all-time favourite dancer is Govinda because his style is such that every common man would do it very joyfully. He made complex dancing styles simple and his expressions are to die for.   Amit Sarin Dance to me means enjoying the music to the fullest and expressing my feelings through the bod...

Anupamaa': Advait breaks the news to Vanraj, Samar overhears their conversation

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' Anupamaa's life has never been easy. First she struggled to get some recognition by her family, then she fought for herself after she got to know that her husband was cheating on her and looks like now she will be fighting for her life too.  Anupamaa fainted after she had met Vanraj, and though initially they felt it might be because of a lot of emotional turmoil and overexertion, after a few tests Advait got to know about her illness. He tells Vanraj that she has a tumour in her ovary and in his own peculiar way tells him that this is Anupamaa's first notice from her body. Vanraj is shocked to hear this, and before he can accept this news, he saw Samar standing next to them. Samar overheard their conversation and is unable to control his emotions. Vanraj stops him and tries to calm him down. He also tells him that Anupamaa has been fighting all her life for them, now it's their turn to pay her back. They also promise that they won't disclo...

'Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya 2': Krishna shouts at Meera, Pratigya asks him to apologise

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Pratigya's life in "Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya 2" took an unexpected turn when she was told that she is suspected of blood cancer. With just a few months to live, Pratigya wants Krishna and her kids to be looked after well once she is gone.  She has Meera on her mind and feels she will be the perfect match for Krishna and will take care of her kids too like she used to.  In the upcoming episode, we will see that Pratigya finds Meera talking to someone in her room, and she realises she was talking to a pic of Krishna. Meera calls Krishna a "devta" and tells Pratigya that she admires him a lot and that's why she has put his picture in the mandir. Later, during dinner Krishna snaps at Meera, and Pratigya asks him to apologise to her as she wants to bring them close.   The next day, when Pratigya was playing with her kids, Meera spots a beautiful saree in her room. Pratigya encourages her to try the saree. Meera happily wears it, but just the...

Ranveer Singh and Ayushmann Khurrana congratulate choreographer Rajit Dev on completing 10 years of being in the spotlight

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Noted choreographer Rajit Dev, who has been working extensively for the last few years, recently shared a throwback video on his social media handle from the dance reality show Just Dance. In the video, we can see Rajit dancing to the song Meter Down from the film Taxi No 9211. One can notice the carefree dance avtaar of Rajit in the song. He also posted an emotional note with the video which says,”Ten years back I have participated in a dance reality show Just Dance as I always wanted to take the center stage. Before this show I used to do background dancing and always dreamt of being in the spotlight. This show taught me a lot. It’s been 10 years, I am happy with what I have achieved so far, there is still a lot to achieve. Sending all my friends from the show lot of love. Thank you.” To his post actors like Ranveer Singh with whom Rajit has worked in several projects commented. And then Ayushmann Khurrana, Amyra Dastur and Nora Fatehi with whom Rajit’s success rate is ve...

I don't live under the pressure of achieving numbers : Himansh Kohli

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Actor Himansh Kohli’s new song Wafa Na Raas Aayee is out and the actor is getting some great feedback for his performance. The melodious track has been sung by Jubin Nautiyal and composed by Meet Brothers. The song also features Arushi Nishank.  The song is doing exceptionally well and has clocked 20 million views in a short time. In the song we see a different Himansh with a never seen before look. So we asked him who is this new Himansh? He says,”There's no new Himansh Kohli. It's the same person as before. It's just about being a part of a good project and being cast for an apt role. The only change is that I have grown a little more sincere towards my work.” People who have seen the song also appreciated Himansh’s facial expressions. Commenting on that Himansh says,”I am very glad that people have liked me and my character in #WafaNaRaasAayee. Shooting for this song was fun. I had already worked with my director, Ashish Panda before - he was the associate Di...

It is our duty to try and help : Tehseen Poonawalla

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In these difficult and unprecedented times when India is struggling with the COVID-19 virus,  people from across the country are trying to do their bit. Television celebrity, activist and ex-participant of Bigg Boss reality show Tehseen Poonawalla is doing his bit. He and his wife Monicka Vadera Poonawalla are both coordinating and trying to the best of their ability to help the people who are in need of oxygen and hospital beds.  Tehseen’s timeline is full of people asking for help and the couple  has been trying their best to help them.When asked, Tehseen said  ”Getting oxygen and hospital beds is a human right. It is hard to see how people are struggling for this. It is our duty to try and help, this is all we can do. Monicka and I are duty bound to try. Whenever we are able to help a person who is in need, we feel blessed. In times like these it is important to keep trying and help as many people as we can." Thanks to the power of social media , the c...

You should wear good decent clothes and be presentable: Rohit Choudhary

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At 50, actor-producer Rohit Choudhary can give a competition to any young stylish man out there. From casuals to formal, all his looks set major fashion goals, and he suggests that one should always be well-groomed. He said, "As a celebrity wearing fashionable clothes is not compulsory, but yes you should wear good decent clothes and be presentable. One should wear clothes which will enhance their personality." Rohit further revealed that though he is not much of a trend follower, if something is in fashion, he wears it only if he feels comfortable. He also accepted that clothes are a reflection of one's personality and different clothes make you feel differently. He said, "If you go somewhere in shorts and t-shirt it gives a different vibe, and when you go to clubs or attend a function, wedding, and you wear your clothes accordingly, then those make you feel different." "Clothes are a reflection of your personality. Like for example, if you see...

Samikssha Batnagar on Black Rose getting tremendous response and grabbing eyeballs: Your work getting noticed and appreciated is a different high altogether

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Samikssha Batnagar’s web film Black Rose went live last week on April 16. Since then the Web Traffic on ShemarooMe, where the movie is available, is SkyRocketing. In fact, the film has also been garnering amazing feedback in the other two streaming platforms where it is available, that is Airtel Xtreme and VI Movies.   Your work getting noticed and appreciative is a different high altogether. I am ecstatic and grateful at the same time.  Black Rose stars Samikssha Batnagar and Jaishankar Tripathi in pivotal roles. She plays the lead role of ACP Tara, who is the special investigating officer in charge of solving a car accident case. It’s a murder mystery directed by Hemant N Mishra and shot in Allahabad. Having worked in Bollywood films such as Poster Boys, Calendar Girls and Hamne Gandhi Ko Maar Diya, *Samikssha recalls having a wonderful experience shooting all these films. Her role in Poster Boys was quite prominent. She was paired opposite Boby Deol in it. “He i...

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai': Kartik and Sirat are finally engaged

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Since the day Sirat, a boxer, entered Rajan Shahi's "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai", the audience wanted her and Kartik to come together, so much so that they even nicknamed them Kasir. And after much struggle, convincing and some emotional drama, Kartik and Sirat are finally engaged. But guess who is left heartbroken, it's Ranveer. While all this was happening, Ranveer was also present at the venue, and he saw all of it first hand. He realised his love for Sirat much after he escaped from their wedding, and seeing her with Kartik just broke his heart. He runs from the venue and meets with an accident. Will Sirat get to know about Ranveer? Will he confess his love for her? Will Kartik get to know about Ranveer and Sirat? To know what happens next keep watching "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai". "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" is produced under Shahi's banner Director's Kut Productions and airs on Star Pl...