Samridhii Shukla and Rohit Purohit starrer Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is the longest running serial. The show has had a successful run since 2009 and even today, it is amongst the top five shows on the TRP charts. The serial currently has Abhira and Armaan’s story going on. The story is getting all the love from the audience and AbhiMaan have become the most loved jodi. The show has given many iconic pairs to the television industry. Many new faces have got opportunities to grow with this show.
Samridhii Shukla, who plays Abhira, has opened up about her growth in the show. She spoke about her journey in the television industry and said, “I would like to believe that I have evolved. But I don’t know if that’s for me to decide. I can see many changes in myself, but I also know there’s a long way to go. Even with Abhira, I am always looking for ways to reinvent. I keep asking myself—how can I perceive this emotion differently?”
She further spoke about evolution of content in TV and shared how has also evolved over the years in terms of storyline. She said, “Art imitates life. If television wants to stay relevant, it has to reflect society’s shifts. In Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, the women of different generations reflect these changes. Akshara (from the first generation) was a homemaker, as many women were then. Today, audiences want to see women who work, multitask, have ambitions, and take a stand for themselves.” This is a big story in and .
She further spoke about the environment on the sets and her bond with her co-stars. She said, “We all share a great wavelength, which helps in creating authentic scenes. Positivity off-screen translates into chemistry on-screen.” She further shared that he day starts with positive vibes, coffee, rehearsals and lots of fun on the sets. She also said that for her work is her escape and she feels relaxed on the sets.
