Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Aryan Arora on playing Krrish

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai continues to remain one of the most loved and long-running shows on Indian television. Over the years, the show has built a strong connection with its audience, making every new development and casting change closely followed by viewers. The latest addition to the show is actor Aryan Arora, who has stepped into the role of Krrish, taking forward an already established character.

Stepping into a legacy show comes with its own set of challenges, and Aryan is fully aware of that. However, he is approaching this opportunity with both excitement and determination. For him, being part of a show with a loyal audience is truly special and meaningful.

Talking about what attracted him to the role, Aryan shared, “The biggest excitement for me was that this is such a legacy show. It’s a brand in itself. Usually, when you join a new show, you have to build everything from scratch, but here there’s already a huge and loyal audience. That made it very special for me.”

While the excitement is evident, Aryan also openly spoke about the pressure that comes with replacing an existing character. The role of Krrish was previously played by another actor who had already made an impression on the audience. Aryan understands that expectations are high and that he has a responsibility to maintain the character's essence while also bringing his own interpretation.

The biggest excitement for me was that this is such a legacy show. It’s a brand in itself. Usually, when you join a new show, you have to build everything from scratch, but here there’s already a huge and loyal audience

- Aryan Arora

Addressing this, he said, “Yes, definitely there is pressure. The character was already being played by someone who did a brilliant job, so there are expectations. You have to do justice to the character and also match up to what has already been created. But at the same time, there’s equal excitement because it’s something new for me.”

Aryan also spoke about how he came on board for the show. He revealed that the process involved multiple steps before he was finalised for the role. From auditions to mock shoots and look tests, the journey required effort and patience. Sharing his experience, he said, “I got a call from the production saying they were looking for a replacement. I went through auditions, mock shoots, and look tests, and finally got the confirmation. It was a process, but I’m glad it worked out.”

Despite having worked on several projects before, Aryan believes that Krrish is a completely different character from anything he has done before. This makes the role even more exciting for him as an actor, as it allows him to explore new aspects of his craft. He is focused on understanding the character deeply and presenting it in a way that feels fresh yet consistent with the existing storyline.

Speaking about this, Aryan shared, “Krrish is a very different character. I don’t think any of my previous roles resemble him. I’m exploring the character and trying to bring in something new while staying true to it.”

As a young actor stepping into a well-established show, Aryan is aware of the expectations that come with the opportunity. However, he remains grounded and focused on giving his best performance. His approach reflects a sense of responsibility and gratitude for being part of such a significant project.

Summing up his thoughts, he said, “As a young actor, joining such a big legacy comes with a lot of expectations. I aim to meet their expectations and give my best. I feel like this opportunity was meant to happen, and I’m very grateful for it.”

With Aryan Arora now taking on the role of Krrish, viewers will be keen to see how he brings his own touch to the character while continuing the legacy of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. His journey in the show has just begun, and all eyes will be on how he balances expectations with his own performance.