Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Meher says ‘Yes’ to marriage, Vidya’s happiness breaks Abhira

Tonight's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai episode opens with Mamta, Manisha, and Kajal setting the stage on fire with their dance performance, creating a lively atmosphere. Watching her mother, Disha gets overwhelmed with emotions. She expresses her gratitude to Abhira, admitting that it was because of her support that she could truly enjoy Mamta’s performance. Abhira gently advises Disha to continue motivating her mother like this, and Disha promises to do so.

Meanwhile, Armaan is seen searching for Maira, curious about what she might ask of him next. At the same time, Abhira tries to approach Armaan to talk about what happened the previous night, but he deliberately avoids the conversation. This leaves Abhira confused, making her feel that Armaan’s behavior has become difficult to understand.

Elsewhere, Madhav encourages Disha and Aryan to perform along with Damyanti. Damyanti, however, instructs Nakul to keep an eye on Mamta. To everyone’s surprise, Damyanti agrees to join Disha and Aryan for the performance, and the trio puts on an engaging act. Amid all this, Vidya warns Armaan to maintain distance from Abhira. Still preoccupied, Armaan continues looking for Maira and eventually walks away. Determined, Abhira follows him and confronts him directly, asking if he is intentionally ignoring her. Armaan brushes it off, claiming he has an important meeting. When Abhira brings up the rain-soaked night they shared, Armaan refuses to revisit it and asks her to drop the topic. Hurt, Abhira reminds him that he was the one who confessed his feelings first, and now he is behaving as if she is chasing him. The confrontation ends with both deciding to stay away from each other. Before leaving, Abhira urges Armaan to fulfill whatever Maira asks of him. Armaan hints that Abhira doesn’t understand how serious Maira’s demand could be. Abhira speculates that Maira might even ask him to throw her out of the house, but Armaan insists he is ready to fulfill her wish. Abhira points out that Maira’s expectations come from hope and tells him he is fortunate that someone expects something from him at all.

Lost in her thoughts, Abhira imagines a happy moment where she, Armaan, and Maira are dancing together. In this dream, Maira expresses that Armaan also deserves a happy ending just like Disha and Aryan. She then drops a shocking condition—Armaan must move on and marry Meher. The revelation stuns both Abhira and Armaan. Meher questions Maira for making such a big decision without discussing it with them, but Maira confidently says Armaan will agree. The moment leaves Abhira shaken, while Armaan insists on speaking to Maira privately.

On the other side, Vidya questions Meher about whether she is truly ready to marry Armaan. She explains that Armaan has spent years feeling lonely and unhappy, and asks Meher if she can bring happiness into his life. Taking a subtle dig at Abhira, Vidya adds that Armaan has always been unfortunate in matters of love and marriage, and wonders if Meher can give him the love he deserves. After repeatedly being asked, Meher finally agrees to marry Armaan, leaving everyone stunned. When Vidya asks her reason, Meher admits that she loves Armaan, which deeply shocks Abhira. Vidya, however, is overjoyed and embraces Meher.

At the same time, Armaan is furious over Maira’s decision. Unable to control his anger, he starts throwing things around. Maira confronts him and reveals that she is upset because he is refusing to agree to her condition. When Armaan questions where she had gone earlier, Maira reveals that she had gone to meet Meher after their argument. She explains that Meher loves him and urges him to consider marrying her.

Elsewhere, Vidya blesses Meher, but Meher points out that Armaan has not agreed and is unlikely to accept the proposal, especially after his angry reaction. Vidya blames Abhira for the situation and confidently says that Maira will convince Armaan. However, Meher clarifies that forcing Armaan into marriage would be wrong. She explains that she has hidden her feelings for him for years because she never wanted to pressure him, and she still believes that he should not be forced into such a decision. Meher adds that all she wants is for Armaan to be happy, and she feels his happiness lies with Abhira. Vidya dismisses this, saying even they once believed the same but ended up being mistaken.

In the precap, Kaveri confronts Vidya, reminding her that Armaan is not a child whose life decisions can be made by others. Armaan firmly refuses to accept Maira’s condition, while Maira blames Abhira, accusing her of being the reason behind Armaan’s refusal to marry Meher.