Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Armaan shatters after Abhira's lies come in front of everyone

In tonight's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai episode, Armaan searches for Vani and turns to Abhira for answers. She informs him that she asked Vani to rest in her room for a while. Armaan feels uneasy about the idea of everyone celebrating while Vani remains alone upstairs. He reassures Abhira that, just as Maira has slowly grown comfortable around Meher, Vani too will eventually settle in. However, Abhira firmly requests Armaan not to introduce Vani to Meher under any circumstances.

Meher Burns With Jealousy as Abhira’s Cake Wins Hearts

Armaan then questions Abhira, wondering if her behaviour stems from lingering resentment towards Meher. Abhira clarifies that she is not upset with anyone. Elsewhere, Meher fumes with jealousy as she notices Abhira's cake nearly finished, while the cake she brought remains untouched by the guests.

Meanwhile, Vani, who is resting in her room, is jolted awake by a sudden short circuit. The incident leaves her visibly shaken and terrified. Downstairs, Kaveri asks Abhira to begin the magic show for the children. Kiara praises Abhira's cake and asks for another serving. Surekha immediately intervenes, warning Kiara about possible pregnancy-related issues if she eats too much. Manisha steps in, scolding Surekha for her tone and encouraging Kiara to enjoy the cake without fear.

Abhira soon starts the magic show to entertain Maira, filling the Poddar house with excitement and applause. Amid the fun, Tanya notices that Krish appears unusually cheerful. Krish recalls how he deliberately troubled Vani earlier, hoping it would force her to come downstairs and be seen by everyone. Tanya senses that his happiness is suspicious and that he may be plotting something.

Meher Spots Vani and Loses Her Calm

As the magic show continues and everyone remains engrossed, Meher suddenly spots Vani among the guests and grows anxious about her presence. She attempts to approach Vani, but Manisha and Manoj try to stop her, sensing trouble. Meher becomes increasingly restless. When Mittal questions her agitation, Meher reveals that Vani is Rajat's daughter. Mittal dismisses her fears, asking her to calm down and suggesting she might be mistaken, but Meher refuses to let the matter go and continues to panic.

Krish then executes his plan by cleverly manipulating Vani and pushing her into the spotlight in front of all the guests. He feels smug and satisfied as attention turns towards her. Soon after, Meher and Mittal inform Armaan that Vani is Rajat's daughter, leaving him utterly confused. Vidya and Abhira attempt to divert the topic and hide the truth, but Armaan is left stunned when the reality finally dawns on him. He turns to Abhira, demanding answers. Cornered, Abhira finally admits that Vani is indeed Rajat's daughter, shocking the entire Poddar family.

Mittal Attempts to Turn Armaan Against Abhira

In a sudden outburst, Vani ends up ruining the cake brought by Meher, which infuriates her even more. Maira becomes upset on seeing the destroyed cake. Armaan steps in to comfort Maira, while Abhira gently consoles a distraught Vani. Armaan recalls Krish's earlier hints about Abhira hiding something important from him, deepening his doubts. Abhira resolves to tell Armaan the complete truth at a later moment.

Meher, consumed by rage, attempts to hurt Vani, but Mittal quickly intervenes and stops her. Armaan then firmly tells Mittal that although he does not yet understand why Vani is staying in his house, he trusts Abhira completely and believes she has a valid reason for her actions. Mittal, however, tries to poison Armaan's mind by portraying Abhira in a negative light. The episode ends with Armaan pulling Abhira aside for a private conversation.

Precap for the Next Episode

In the precap, Armaan confronts Abhira for lying to him about Vani and accuses her of betrayal. An emotional Abhira shouts back, insisting that she never betrayed him and that the real culprits are Meher and Mittal. She drops a bombshell revelation, claiming that Meher killed Rajat without any justification, leaving Armaan completely shaken